The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.974, subdivision 5, to establish new regulations regarding motorcycle lane splitting and filtering. It introduces a new provision that specifies certain areas where motorcycles are prohibited from lane splitting, including the approach, drive-through, or exit of a roundabout, school zones, and on-ramps to freeways or expressways without active control devices. Additionally, the bill clarifies that no motor vehicle may operate in a manner that deprives a motorcycle of the full use of a traffic lane.

Furthermore, the bill includes several insertions and deletions to existing language regarding motorcycle operation. It emphasizes the requirement for motorcycles to be parked completely within marked spaces and outlines specific conditions for safe parking to ensure visibility and control when entering traffic. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169.974