Automated license plate readers placed in certain highway rights-of-way authorization provision

SF 1696 allows local law enforcement agencies in Minnesota to place stationary automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in highway rights-of-way, specifically on trunk highways, county state-aid highways, and county highways. The bill requires agencies to provide 14 days' notice to highway authorities before and after placement, use existing infrastructure like traffic signs for mounting, ensure the placement doesn’t create traffic hazards, and only operate within their jurisdiction. This directly affects local police departments and highway authorities by establishing clear rules for ALPR placement, while referencing existing definitions from Minnesota Statutes. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 160.27 to add these specific authorization provisions.