This bill authorizes local units of government in Minnesota to establish speed limit ordinances specifically for electric-assisted bicycles within business districts. It amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, including the addition of a new subdivision to section 169.222, which allows local governments to set maximum speed limits for electric-assisted bicycles and outlines the requirements for signage and enforcement. The bill also stipulates that violations of these local speed limits will not be recorded on an individual's driving record and prohibits local units from issuing administrative citations for violations of riding rules.

Additionally, the bill modifies section 169.999 to include provisions for issuing administrative citations to operators of electric-assisted bicycles who violate the newly established speed limits. It specifies that fines collected from these citations will be allocated to the local government's general fund and a special revenue fund for active transportation. The bill also clarifies that local governments cannot impose administrative penalties beyond those specified in the bill and ensures that the enforcement of electric-assisted bicycle use on various pathways remains unaffected. All provisions of the bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169.222, 169.999, 171.12