Bill Text: MN HF1322 | 2011-2012 | 87th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Travel in left-hand lanes requirements amended, driver's manual modified, technical changes made, and money appropriated.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-03-29 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Policy and Finance [HF1322 Detail]
Download: Minnesota-2011-HF1322-Introduced.html
1.2relating to traffic regulations; amending requirements for travel in left-hand
1.3lanes; modifying driver's manual; making technical changes; appropriating
1.4money;amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 169.18, subdivisions 7, 10,
1.5by adding a subdivision; 171.13, by adding a subdivision; 357.021, subdivision 6.
1.6BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.7 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.18, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
1.8 Subd. 7. Laned highway. When any roadway has been divided into two or more
1.9clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent
1.10herewith, shall apply:
1.11(a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane
1.12and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such
1.13movement can be made with safety.
1.14(b) Upon a roadway which is not a one-way roadway and which is divided into three
1.15lanes, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing
1.16another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and such center lane is clear of traffic
1.17within a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn or where such center lane is at the
1.18time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding, and
1.19is signposted to give notice of such allocation. The left lane of a three-lane roadway which
1.20is not a one-way roadway shall not be used for overtaking and passing another vehicle.
1.21(c) Official signs may be erected by a road authority directing slow-moving traffic to
1.22use a designated lane or allocating specified lanes to traffic moving in the same direction,
1.23and must be erected as appropriate to instruct motorists of the requirements under
1.24subdivision 10. Drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign.
2.1(d) Whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway, any person operating
2.2a motor vehicle on such roadway shall not drive in the bicycle lane except to park where
2.3parking is permitted, to enter or leave the highway, or to prepare for a turn as provided
2.4in section169.19, subdivision 1 .
2.5(e) A vehicle must be driven in the right-hand lane according to subdivision 10.
2.6 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.18, subdivision 10, is amended to read:
2.7 Subd. 10.Slow-moving Vehicle operation in right-hand lane. (a) Upon all
2.8roadwaysany, including freeways and expressways as defined in section 160.02, a vehicle
2.9proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the
2.10conditions then existing shall must be driven in the right-hand lane then available for
2.11traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, if safe
2.12and practicable to do so, except:
2.13(1) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or;
2.14(2) when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or
2.15driveway, or;
2.16(3) when a specific lane is designated and posted for a specific type of traffic.;
2.17(4) when necessary to enter or exit an expressway, freeway, interstate highway, or
2.18other controlled-access highway;
2.19(5) when otherwise directed (i) by an official traffic-control device, (ii) by a peace
2.20officer, or (iii) in a highway work zone, as defined in section 169.14, subdivision 5d; or
2.21(6) when expressly allowed or required by other law.
2.22(b) A person who violates paragraph (a) is subject to a fine of $50.
2.23 Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.18, is amended by adding a subdivision
2.24to read:
2.25 Subd. 13. Traffic safety education account; appropriation. (a) A traffic safety
2.26education account is established in the general fund. Notwithstanding sections 299D.03,
2.27subdivision 5; 484.841, subdivision 1; 484.85; and 484.90, subdivision 6, the account
2.28consists of any fines collected under subdivision 10, and any other money donated,
2.29allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account.
2.30(b) Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of public
2.31safety, for the State Patrol to conduct traffic safety educational programs, including but not
2.32limited to review of traffic regulations and instruction on safe driving behavior.
2.33EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1, 2011.
3.1 Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 171.13, is amended by adding a subdivision
3.2to read:
3.3 Subd. 1k. Driver's manual; restricted driving in left lane. The commissioner
3.4shall include in each edition of the driver's manual published by the department after
3.5August 1, 2010, instructions relating to the requirement to drive a motor vehicle in the
3.6right-hand lane, and the circumstances under which a driver is allowed to drive in the
3.7left-most lane of a highway that is divided into more than one lane in the same direction of
3.8travel, as provided under section 169.18, subdivision 10.
3.9 Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 357.021, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
3.10 Subd. 6. Surcharges on criminal and traffic offenders. (a) Except as provided
3.11in this paragraph, the court shall impose and the court administrator shall collect a $75
3.12surcharge on every person convicted of any felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or
3.13petty misdemeanor offense, other than a violation of a law or ordinance relating to vehicle
3.14parking, for which there shall be a $12 surcharge. When a defendant is convicted of more
3.15than one offense in a case, the surcharge shall be imposed only once in that case. In the
3.16Second Judicial District, the court shall impose, and the court administrator shall collect,
3.17an additional $1 surcharge on every person convicted of any felony, gross misdemeanor,
3.18misdemeanor, or petty misdemeanor offense, including a violation of a law or ordinance
3.19relating to vehicle parking, if the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
3.20$1 surcharge. The surcharge shall be imposed whether or not the person is sentenced to
3.21imprisonment or the sentence is stayed. The surcharge shall not be imposed when a person
3.22is convicted of a petty misdemeanor for which no fine is imposed.
3.23 (b) If the court fails to impose a surcharge as required by this subdivision, the court
3.24administrator shall show the imposition of the surcharge, collect the surcharge, and
3.25correct the record.
3.26 (c) The court may not waive payment of the surcharge required under this
3.27subdivision. Upon a showing of indigency or undue hardship upon the convicted person
3.28or the convicted person's immediate family, the sentencing court may authorize payment
3.29of the surcharge in installments.
3.30 (d) The court administrator or other entity collecting a surcharge shall forward it to
3.31the commissioner of management and budget.
3.32 (e) If the convicted person is sentenced to imprisonment and has not paid the
3.33surcharge before the term of imprisonment begins, the chief executive officer of the
3.34correctional facility in which the convicted person is incarcerated shall collect the
3.35surcharge from any earnings the inmate accrues from work performed in the facility
4.1or while on conditional release. The chief executive officer shall forward the amount
4.2collected to the court administrator or other entity collecting the surcharge imposed by
4.3the court.
4.4(f) A person who successfully completes a diversion or similar program for a
4.5violation of chapter 169 must pay the surcharge described in this subdivision.
4.6(g) The surcharge does not apply to (1) administrative citations issued pursuant to
4.7section169.999, and (2) citations issued under section 169.18, subdivision 10 .
4.8 Sec. 6. REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.
4.9The revisor of statutes shall recodify Minnesota Statutes, section 171.13,
4.10subdivisions 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 1h, 1i, 1j, and 1k, as Minnesota Statutes, section
4.11171.125.
1.3lanes; modifying driver's manual; making technical changes; appropriating
1.4money;amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections 169.18, subdivisions 7, 10,
1.5by adding a subdivision; 171.13, by adding a subdivision; 357.021, subdivision 6.
1.6BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.7 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.18, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
1.8 Subd. 7. Laned highway. When any roadway has been divided into two or more
1.9clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent
1.10herewith, shall apply:
1.11(a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane
1.12and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such
1.13movement can be made with safety.
1.14(b) Upon a roadway which is not a one-way roadway and which is divided into three
1.15lanes, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing
1.16another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and such center lane is clear of traffic
1.17within a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn or where such center lane is at the
1.18time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding, and
1.19is signposted to give notice of such allocation. The left lane of a three-lane roadway which
1.20is not a one-way roadway shall not be used for overtaking and passing another vehicle.
1.21(c) Official signs may be erected by a road authority directing slow-moving traffic to
1.22use a designated lane or allocating specified lanes to traffic moving in the same direction,
1.23and must be erected as appropriate to instruct motorists of the requirements under
1.24subdivision 10. Drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign.
2.1(d) Whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway, any person operating
2.2a motor vehicle on such roadway shall not drive in the bicycle lane except to park where
2.3parking is permitted, to enter or leave the highway, or to prepare for a turn as provided
2.4in section
2.5(e) A vehicle must be driven in the right-hand lane according to subdivision 10.
2.6 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.18, subdivision 10, is amended to read:
2.7 Subd. 10.
2.8roadways
2.9
2.10
2.11traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, if safe
2.12and practicable to do so, except:
2.13(1) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction
2.14(2) when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or
2.15driveway
2.16(3) when a specific lane is designated and posted for a specific type of traffic
2.17(4) when necessary to enter or exit an expressway, freeway, interstate highway, or
2.18other controlled-access highway;
2.19(5) when otherwise directed (i) by an official traffic-control device, (ii) by a peace
2.20officer, or (iii) in a highway work zone, as defined in section 169.14, subdivision 5d; or
2.21(6) when expressly allowed or required by other law.
2.22(b) A person who violates paragraph (a) is subject to a fine of $50.
2.23 Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 169.18, is amended by adding a subdivision
2.24to read:
2.25 Subd. 13. Traffic safety education account; appropriation. (a) A traffic safety
2.26education account is established in the general fund. Notwithstanding sections 299D.03,
2.27subdivision 5; 484.841, subdivision 1; 484.85; and 484.90, subdivision 6, the account
2.28consists of any fines collected under subdivision 10, and any other money donated,
2.29allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account.
2.30(b) Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of public
2.31safety, for the State Patrol to conduct traffic safety educational programs, including but not
2.32limited to review of traffic regulations and instruction on safe driving behavior.
2.33EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective July 1, 2011.
3.1 Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 171.13, is amended by adding a subdivision
3.2to read:
3.3 Subd. 1k. Driver's manual; restricted driving in left lane. The commissioner
3.4shall include in each edition of the driver's manual published by the department after
3.5August 1, 2010, instructions relating to the requirement to drive a motor vehicle in the
3.6right-hand lane, and the circumstances under which a driver is allowed to drive in the
3.7left-most lane of a highway that is divided into more than one lane in the same direction of
3.8travel, as provided under section 169.18, subdivision 10.
3.9 Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 357.021, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
3.10 Subd. 6. Surcharges on criminal and traffic offenders. (a) Except as provided
3.11in this paragraph, the court shall impose and the court administrator shall collect a $75
3.12surcharge on every person convicted of any felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or
3.13petty misdemeanor offense, other than a violation of a law or ordinance relating to vehicle
3.14parking, for which there shall be a $12 surcharge. When a defendant is convicted of more
3.15than one offense in a case, the surcharge shall be imposed only once in that case. In the
3.16Second Judicial District, the court shall impose, and the court administrator shall collect,
3.17an additional $1 surcharge on every person convicted of any felony, gross misdemeanor,
3.18misdemeanor, or petty misdemeanor offense, including a violation of a law or ordinance
3.19relating to vehicle parking, if the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
3.20$1 surcharge. The surcharge shall be imposed whether or not the person is sentenced to
3.21imprisonment or the sentence is stayed. The surcharge shall not be imposed when a person
3.22is convicted of a petty misdemeanor for which no fine is imposed.
3.23 (b) If the court fails to impose a surcharge as required by this subdivision, the court
3.24administrator shall show the imposition of the surcharge, collect the surcharge, and
3.25correct the record.
3.26 (c) The court may not waive payment of the surcharge required under this
3.27subdivision. Upon a showing of indigency or undue hardship upon the convicted person
3.28or the convicted person's immediate family, the sentencing court may authorize payment
3.29of the surcharge in installments.
3.30 (d) The court administrator or other entity collecting a surcharge shall forward it to
3.31the commissioner of management and budget.
3.32 (e) If the convicted person is sentenced to imprisonment and has not paid the
3.33surcharge before the term of imprisonment begins, the chief executive officer of the
3.34correctional facility in which the convicted person is incarcerated shall collect the
3.35surcharge from any earnings the inmate accrues from work performed in the facility
4.1or while on conditional release. The chief executive officer shall forward the amount
4.2collected to the court administrator or other entity collecting the surcharge imposed by
4.3the court.
4.4(f) A person who successfully completes a diversion or similar program for a
4.5violation of chapter 169 must pay the surcharge described in this subdivision.
4.6(g) The surcharge does not apply to (1) administrative citations issued pursuant to
4.7section
4.8 Sec. 6. REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.
4.9The revisor of statutes shall recodify Minnesota Statutes, section 171.13,
4.10subdivisions 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 1h, 1i, 1j, and 1k, as Minnesota Statutes, section
4.11171.125.
