This bill amends existing Minnesota transportation laws by repealing the authorization for motorcyclists to split or filter lanes, which allows motorcycles to maneuver between lanes of moving or stationary vehicles. The bill specifically modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.974, subdivision 5, by inserting a new provision that prohibits motorcyclists from operating between lanes of vehicles or overtaking other vehicles within the same traffic lane. Additionally, it removes previous language that allowed for certain conditions under which motorcyclists could pass other vehicles in the same lane.

Furthermore, the bill repeals a section of the 2024 laws that allocated funds for a public education campaign on motorcycle operation, which included information on safely overtaking and passing vehicles. The new legal language emphasizes the importance of adhering to the updated driving rules for motorcycles, while the repeal of the public education campaign indicates a shift in focus away from promoting lane-splitting practices. The effective date for these changes is set for the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169.223, 169.974