Road types on which a motorcycle may split of filter lanes limitation
This bill (SF 3259) amends Minnesota law to restrict when motorcycles can split or filter between lanes of traffic. It prohibits motorcycles from operating between lanes of moving/stationary vehicles, riding abreast, or passing within the same lane - except under specific conditions: motorcycles may pass within the same lane only when traveling at or below 25 mph and no more than 15 mph over the surrounding traffic speed. The law directly affects motorcycle riders in Minnesota, clarifying safe lane-splitting rules on public roads. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and updates existing traffic regulations without creating new penalties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Committee
1
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julia Coleman
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Lang
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Howe
RRepublican
Co
Scott Dibble
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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