Bill Text: MN HF138 | 2013-2014 | 88th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Mini truck operation on local roads authorized, and special permits for mini truck operation eliminated.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-01-22 - Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Policy [HF138 Detail]
Download: Minnesota-2013-HF138-Introduced.html
1.2relating to transportation; authorizing mini truck operation on local roads;
1.3eliminating special permits for mini truck operation; amending Minnesota
1.4Statutes 2012, sections 168.002, subdivision 24; 168A.05, by adding a
1.5subdivision; 169.045, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8; Laws 2009, chapter 158,
1.6section 10, as amended; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
1.7chapter 169; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 7a.
1.8BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.9 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.002, subdivision 24, is amended to read:
1.10 Subd. 24. Passenger automobile. (a) "Passenger automobile" means any motor
1.11vehicle designed and used for carrying not more than 15 individuals, including the driver.
1.12 (b) "Passenger automobile" does not include motorcycles, motor scooters, buses,
1.13school buses, or commuter vans as defined in section168.126 .
1.14 (c) "Passenger automobile" includes, but is not limited to:
1.15 (1) a vehicle that is a pickup truck or a van as defined in subdivisions 26 and 40;
1.16(2) mini trucks, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 40a;
1.17(2) (3) neighborhood electric vehicles, as defined in section
169.011, subdivision
1.1847 ; and
1.19(3) (4) medium-speed electric vehicles, as defined in section
169.011, subdivision 39 .
1.20 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168A.05, is amended by adding a subdivision
1.21to read:
1.22 Subd. 10. Mini trucks; certificate required. Mini trucks, as defined in section
1.23169.011, subdivision 40a, must be titled as specified in section 168A.02. The department
1.24shall not issue a title for a mini truck that lacks a vehicle identification number.
2.1 Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
2.2 Subdivision 1. Designation of roadway, permit. (a) The governing body of
2.3any county, home rule charter or statutory city, or town may by ordinance authorize
2.4the operation ofmotorized golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles, or mini
2.5trucks, special vehicles on designated roadways or portions thereof under its jurisdiction.
2.6Authorization to operate amotorized golf cart, all-terrain vehicle, utility task vehicle, or
2.7mini truck special vehicle is by permit only.
2.8(b) For purposes of this section, "special vehicles" includes:
2.9(1)an all-terrain vehicle has the meaning given vehicles as defined in section
84.92 ;
2.10(2)a mini truck has the meaning given in section
169.011, subdivision 40a
2.11golf carts; and
2.12(3)a utility task vehicle means a vehicles, which are side-by-side, four-wheel
2.13drive, off-roadvehicle vehicles that has have four wheels, is are propelled by an internal
2.14combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 1,200 cubic centimeters or less,
2.15andhas have a total dry weight of 1,800 but less than 2,600 pounds.
2.16 Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
2.17 Subd. 2. Ordinance. The ordinance shall designate the roadways, prescribe the
2.18form of the application for the permit, require evidence of insurance complying with the
2.19provisions of section65B.48, subdivision 5 and may prescribe conditions, not inconsistent
2.20with the provisions of this section, under which a permit may be granted. Permits may
2.21be granted for a period not to exceed three years, and may be renewed. A permit may
2.22be revoked at any time if there is evidence that the permittee cannot safely operate the
2.23motorized golf cart, all-terrain vehicle, utility task vehicle, or mini truck special vehicle on
2.24the designated roadways. The ordinance may require, as a condition to obtaining a permit,
2.25that the applicant submit a certificate signed by a physician that the applicant is able to
2.26safely operate amotorized golf cart, all-terrain vehicle, utility task vehicle, or mini truck
2.27 special vehicle on the roadways designated.
2.28 Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
2.29 Subd. 3. Times of operation.Motorized golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, and utility
2.30task Special vehicles may only be operated on designated roadways from sunrise to
2.31sunset, unless equipped with original equipment headlights, taillights, and rear-facing
2.32brake lights. They shall not be operated in inclement weather, except during emergency
2.33conditions as provided in the ordinance, or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke,
3.1fog or other conditions, or at any time when there is insufficient visibility to clearly see
3.2persons and vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet.
3.3 Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
3.4 Subd. 5. Crossing intersecting highways. The operator, under permit, of a
3.5motorized golf cart, all-terrain vehicle, utility task vehicle, or mini truck special vehicle
3.6 may cross any street or highway intersecting a designated roadway.
3.7 Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
3.8 Subd. 6. Application of traffic laws. Every person operating amotorized golf
3.9cart, all-terrain vehicle, utility task vehicle, or mini truck special vehicle under permit
3.10on designated roadways has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any
3.11other vehicle under the provisions of this chapter, except when those provisions cannot
3.12reasonably be applied tomotorized golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles, or
3.13mini trucks special vehicles and except as otherwise specifically provided in subdivision 7.
3.14 Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
3.15 Subd. 7. Nonapplication of certain laws. The provisions of chapter 171are
3.16applicable to persons operating mini trucks, but are not applicable to persons operating
3.17motorized golf carts, utility task vehicles, or all-terrain special vehicles under permit on
3.18designated roadways pursuant to this section. Except for the requirements of section
3.19169.70
, the provisions of this chapter relating to equipment on vehicles are not applicable
3.20tomotorized golf carts, utility task vehicles, or all-terrain special vehicles operating, under
3.21permit, on designated roadways.
3.22 Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
3.23 Subd. 8. Insurance. In the event persons operating amotorized golf cart, utility task
3.24vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, or mini truck special vehicle under this section cannot obtain
3.25liability insurance in the private market, that person may purchase automobile insurance,
3.26including no-fault coverage, from the Minnesota Automobile Insurance Plan under
3.27sections65B.01 to
65B.12 , at a rate to be determined by the commissioner of commerce.
3.28 Sec. 10. [169.2245] MINI TRUCKS.
3.29 Subdivision 1. Required equipment. Notwithstanding sections 169.48 to 169.68,
3.30or any other law, a mini truck may be operated on public streets and highways as provided
3.31in this section when it is equipped with the following equipment in working order:
4.1(1) at least two headlamps;
4.2(2) at least two taillamps;
4.3(3) front and rear turn-signal lamps;
4.4(4) an exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either (i) an
4.5exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or (ii) an interior mirror;
4.6(5) a windshield;
4.7(6) a seat belt for the driver and front passenger; and
4.8(7) a parking brake.
4.9 Subd. 2. Operation. (a) A person operating a mini truck on public streets and
4.10highways under this section has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any
4.11other vehicle under this chapter.
4.12(b) A person may not operate a mini truck on a trunk highway.
4.13(c) A person operating a mini truck as allowed under this section may cross any
4.14street or highway, including a trunk highway, intersecting the road upon which the vehicle
4.15is being operated.
4.16(d) A person operating a mini truck on a highway having two or more lanes in
4.17the same direction must drive in the lane farthest to the right, except to make a left
4.18turn. A person may make a left turn from an appropriate lane if it is safe to do so under
4.19the prevailing conditions.
4.20(e) The provisions of chapter 171 concerning driver licensing are applicable to
4.21a person operating a mini truck.
4.22 Subd. 3. Restrictions and prohibitions. (a) A local road authority may by
4.23ordinance prohibit the operation of a mini truck on streets and highways under the local
4.24road authority's jurisdiction.
4.25(b) A mini truck may not be used to take any examination to demonstrate ability to
4.26exercise control in the operation of a motor vehicle as required under section 171.13.
4.27 Sec. 11. Laws 2009, chapter 158, section 10, as amended by Laws 2012, chapter 287,
4.28article 3, section 56, is amended to read:
4.29 Sec. 10. EFFECTIVE DATE.
4.30Sections 2 and 3 are effective August 1, 2009, and the amendments made in sections
4.312 and 3 to Minnesota Statutes, sections
169.011 and
169.045, expire July 31, 2014.
4.32 Sec. 12. MINI TRUCKS; CANCELLATION OF LOCAL PERMITS.
4.33On and after August 1, 2013, a local permit issued by a county, statutory or home
4.34rule charter city, or town, under Minnesota Statutes, section 169.045, permitting operation
5.1of a mini truck, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 169.011, subdivision 40a, is
5.2canceled and superseded by Minnesota Statutes, section 169.2245. A person operating a
5.3mini truck on or after August 1, 2013, must meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes,
5.4section 169.2245.
5.5EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
5.6 Sec. 13. REPEALER.
5.7Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 7a, is repealed.
1.3eliminating special permits for mini truck operation; amending Minnesota
1.4Statutes 2012, sections 168.002, subdivision 24; 168A.05, by adding a
1.5subdivision; 169.045, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8; Laws 2009, chapter 158,
1.6section 10, as amended; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
1.7chapter 169; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 7a.
1.8BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.9 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168.002, subdivision 24, is amended to read:
1.10 Subd. 24. Passenger automobile. (a) "Passenger automobile" means any motor
1.11vehicle designed and used for carrying not more than 15 individuals, including the driver.
1.12 (b) "Passenger automobile" does not include motorcycles, motor scooters, buses,
1.13school buses, or commuter vans as defined in section
1.14 (c) "Passenger automobile" includes, but is not limited to:
1.15 (1) a vehicle that is a pickup truck or a van as defined in subdivisions 26 and 40;
1.16(2) mini trucks, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 40a;
1.17
1.1847
1.19
1.20 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 168A.05, is amended by adding a subdivision
1.21to read:
1.22 Subd. 10. Mini trucks; certificate required. Mini trucks, as defined in section
1.23169.011, subdivision 40a, must be titled as specified in section 168A.02. The department
1.24shall not issue a title for a mini truck that lacks a vehicle identification number.
2.1 Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
2.2 Subdivision 1. Designation of roadway, permit. (a) The governing body of
2.3any county, home rule charter or statutory city, or town may by ordinance authorize
2.4the operation of
2.5
2.6Authorization to operate a
2.7
2.8(b) For purposes of this section, "special vehicles" includes:
2.9(1)
2.10(2)
2.11golf carts; and
2.12(3)
2.13drive, off-road
2.14combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 1,200 cubic centimeters or less,
2.15and
2.16 Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
2.17 Subd. 2. Ordinance. The ordinance shall designate the roadways, prescribe the
2.18form of the application for the permit, require evidence of insurance complying with the
2.19provisions of section
2.20with the provisions of this section, under which a permit may be granted. Permits may
2.21be granted for a period not to exceed three years, and may be renewed. A permit may
2.22be revoked at any time if there is evidence that the permittee cannot safely operate the
2.23
2.24the designated roadways. The ordinance may require, as a condition to obtaining a permit,
2.25that the applicant submit a certificate signed by a physician that the applicant is able to
2.26safely operate a
2.27 special vehicle on the roadways designated.
2.28 Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
2.29 Subd. 3. Times of operation.
2.30
2.31sunset, unless equipped with original equipment headlights, taillights, and rear-facing
2.32brake lights. They shall not be operated in inclement weather, except during emergency
2.33conditions as provided in the ordinance, or when visibility is impaired by weather, smoke,
3.1fog or other conditions, or at any time when there is insufficient visibility to clearly see
3.2persons and vehicles on the roadway at a distance of 500 feet.
3.3 Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
3.4 Subd. 5. Crossing intersecting highways. The operator, under permit, of a
3.5
3.6 may cross any street or highway intersecting a designated roadway.
3.7 Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
3.8 Subd. 6. Application of traffic laws. Every person operating a
3.9
3.10on designated roadways has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any
3.11other vehicle under the provisions of this chapter, except when those provisions cannot
3.12reasonably be applied to
3.13
3.14 Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
3.15 Subd. 7. Nonapplication of certain laws. The provisions of chapter 171
3.16
3.17
3.18designated roadways pursuant to this section. Except for the requirements of section
3.20to
3.21permit, on designated roadways.
3.22 Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
3.23 Subd. 8. Insurance. In the event persons operating a
3.24
3.25liability insurance in the private market, that person may purchase automobile insurance,
3.26including no-fault coverage, from the Minnesota Automobile Insurance Plan under
3.27sections
3.28 Sec. 10. [169.2245] MINI TRUCKS.
3.29 Subdivision 1. Required equipment. Notwithstanding sections 169.48 to 169.68,
3.30or any other law, a mini truck may be operated on public streets and highways as provided
3.31in this section when it is equipped with the following equipment in working order:
4.1(1) at least two headlamps;
4.2(2) at least two taillamps;
4.3(3) front and rear turn-signal lamps;
4.4(4) an exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either (i) an
4.5exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or (ii) an interior mirror;
4.6(5) a windshield;
4.7(6) a seat belt for the driver and front passenger; and
4.8(7) a parking brake.
4.9 Subd. 2. Operation. (a) A person operating a mini truck on public streets and
4.10highways under this section has all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any
4.11other vehicle under this chapter.
4.12(b) A person may not operate a mini truck on a trunk highway.
4.13(c) A person operating a mini truck as allowed under this section may cross any
4.14street or highway, including a trunk highway, intersecting the road upon which the vehicle
4.15is being operated.
4.16(d) A person operating a mini truck on a highway having two or more lanes in
4.17the same direction must drive in the lane farthest to the right, except to make a left
4.18turn. A person may make a left turn from an appropriate lane if it is safe to do so under
4.19the prevailing conditions.
4.20(e) The provisions of chapter 171 concerning driver licensing are applicable to
4.21a person operating a mini truck.
4.22 Subd. 3. Restrictions and prohibitions. (a) A local road authority may by
4.23ordinance prohibit the operation of a mini truck on streets and highways under the local
4.24road authority's jurisdiction.
4.25(b) A mini truck may not be used to take any examination to demonstrate ability to
4.26exercise control in the operation of a motor vehicle as required under section 171.13.
4.27 Sec. 11. Laws 2009, chapter 158, section 10, as amended by Laws 2012, chapter 287,
4.28article 3, section 56, is amended to read:
4.29 Sec. 10. EFFECTIVE DATE.
4.30Sections 2 and 3 are effective August 1, 2009
4.31
4.32 Sec. 12. MINI TRUCKS; CANCELLATION OF LOCAL PERMITS.
4.33On and after August 1, 2013, a local permit issued by a county, statutory or home
4.34rule charter city, or town, under Minnesota Statutes, section 169.045, permitting operation
5.1of a mini truck, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 169.011, subdivision 40a, is
5.2canceled and superseded by Minnesota Statutes, section 169.2245. A person operating a
5.3mini truck on or after August 1, 2013, must meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes,
5.4section 169.2245.
5.5EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment.
5.6 Sec. 13. REPEALER.
5.7Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 169.045, subdivision 7a, is repealed.
