Bill HF3774

1.1          A bill for an act
1.2          relating to transportation; requiring bicycles to stop for yellow lights;amending
1.3          Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.222, by adding a subdivision.
1.4          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5          Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.222, is amended by adding a subdivision
1.6          to read:
1.7                          Subd. 4b.Stopping for yellow light. (a) A bicycle operator who approaches an
1.8          intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal exhibiting a steady yellow light, as described
1.9          in section 169.06, subdivision 5, must stop before entering the intersection or the nearest
1.10       crosswalk.
1.11       (b) Nothing in this subdivision alters the right-of-way requirements under section 169.20.
1.12       The provisions under this subdivision do not apply when traffic is controlled by a peace
1.13       officer or a person authorized to control traffic under section 169.06.

1.14       EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.