<div class="xtend">
         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.1.1"></a><var>1.1</var>A bill for an act<br />
            		
         </div><a id="pl.1.2"></a><var>1.2</var>relating to traffic regulations; modifying or adding provisions relating to vehicle <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>license plates; modifying provisions governing speed limits in highway work <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>zones; providing that seat belt exemption does not include certain type III <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>vehicles used as school buses;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>168.12, subdivisions 2a, 2b, by adding a subdivision; 169.14, subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>5d; 169.685, subdivision 6; 169.79, subdivision 3; Minnesota Statutes 2009 <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>Supplement, section 168.12, subdivision 5.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 168.12, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2a. <b>Personalized plates; rules.</b> (a) The commissioner may issue personalized <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>plates or, if requested for special plates issued under section 
         <statute_ref>168.123</statute_ref> for veterans, <br />
         		
         <statute_ref><a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>168.124
         </statute_ref> for medal of honor recipients, or 
         <statute_ref>168.125</statute_ref> for former prisoners of war, applicable <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>personalized special veterans plates, to an applicant who:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) is an owner of a passenger automobile including a passenger automobile <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>registered as a classic car, pioneer car, collector car, or street rod; any truck with a <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>manufacturer's nominal rated capacity of one ton or less and resembling a pickup truck; a <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>motorcycle, including a classic motorcycle; a motorized bicycle; a commuter van as <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.126</statute_ref>; or a recreational vehicle;<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) pays a onetime fee of $100 and any other fees required by this chapter;<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter for the motor vehicle; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>and licensing of drivers.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The commissioner shall charge a replacement fee for personalized license plates <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>and personalized special veterans plates issued under section 
         <statute_ref>168.123</statute_ref> as specified in <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>subdivision 5. This fee must be paid by the applicant whenever the personalized plates are <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>required to be replaced by law, except that as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>168.124, subdivision <br />
            		<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>3
         </statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>168.125, subdivision 1b</statute_ref>, no fee may be charged to replace plates issued under <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>those sections.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) In lieu of the registration number assigned as provided in subdivision 1, <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>personalized plates and personalized special veterans plates must have imprinted on them <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>a series of not more than seven numbers and letters, or five numbers and letters for <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>personalized special veterans plates, in any combination and, as applicable, satisfy the <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>design requirements of section 
         <statute_ref>168.123</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>168.124</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>168.125</statute_ref>. When an applicant has once <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>obtained personalized plates or personalized special veterans plates, the applicant shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>have a prior claim for similar personalized plates or personalized special veterans plates in <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>the next succeeding year as long as current motor vehicle registration is maintained.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The commissioner shall adopt rules in the manner provided by chapter 14, <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>regulating the issuance and transfer of personalized plates and personalized special <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>veterans plates. No words or combination of letters placed on these plates may be used <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>for commercial advertising, be of an obscene, indecent, or immoral nature, or be of a <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>nature that would offend public morals or decency. The call signals or letters of a radio or <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>television station are not commercial advertising for the purposes of this subdivision.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Despite the provisions of subdivision 1, personalized plates and personalized <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>special veterans plates issued under this subdivision may be transferred to another motor <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>vehicle listed in paragraph (a) and owned by the applicant, upon the payment of a fee of $5.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The commissioner may by rule specify the format for notification.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) A personalized plate or personalized special veterans plate issued for a classic <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>car, pioneer car, collector car, street rod, or classic motorcycle may not be transferred <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>to a vehicle not eligible for such a plate.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Despite any law to the contrary, if the personalized license plates are lost, stolen, <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>or destroyed, the applicant may apply and must be issued duplicate license plates bearing <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>the same combination of letters and numbers and the same design as (1) the former <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>personalized plates or personalized special veterans plates under section 
         <statute_ref>168.123</statute_ref> upon <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>the payment of the fee required by section 
         <statute_ref>168.29</statute_ref> or (2) the former personalized special <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>veterans plates issued under section 
         <statute_ref>168.124</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>168.125</statute_ref>, without charge.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>(i) A personalized vertical motorcycle plate may be issued upon payment of an <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>additional payment of $100. The vertical plate must have not more than four identification <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>characters, cannot be a duplication of any current or reserved license plate, and must <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>meet the requirements in paragraph (d).<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 168.12, subdivision 2b, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2b. <b>Firefighters; special plates, rules.</b> (a) The commissioner shall issue <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>special plates, or a single license plate in the case of a motorcycle plate, to any applicant <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>who:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) is a member of a fire department receiving state aid under chapter 69, has a <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>letter from the fire chief, and is an owner of a passenger automobile, a truck with a <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>manufacturer's nominal rated capacity of one ton and resembling a pickup truck, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>a motorcycle;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter for the motor vehicle; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>and licensing of drivers.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In lieu of the identification required under subdivision 1, the special plates must <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>bear an emblem of a Maltese Cross together with any numbers or characters prescribed by <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>the commissioner.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the period <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>that the owner of the motor vehicle is a member of a fire department as specified in this <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>subdivision. When the individual to whom the special plates were issued is no longer a <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>member of a fire department or when the motor vehicle ownership is transferred, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>owner shall remove the special plates from the motor vehicle. If the commissioner <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these special <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of this <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>qualifications of this subdivision. Upon removal or invalidation of the special plates, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>special motorcycle plate, either the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>regular plates or, a regular motorcycle plate, or special plates for the proper registration <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>classification for the motor vehicle.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) A special motorcycle license plate issued under this subdivision must be the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>same size as a standard motorcycle license plate.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Upon payment of a fee of $5, plates issued under this subdivision for a passenger <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>automobile or truck may be transferred to another passenger automobile or truck owned <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>or jointly owned by the person to whom the plates were issued. On payment of a fee of <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>$5, a plate issued under this subdivision for a motorcycle may be transferred to another <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>motorcycle owned or jointly owned by the person to whom the plate was issued.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>14.001</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>14.69</statute_ref>, to govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.36"></a><var>3.36</var>in this subdivision.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 168.12, is amended by adding a subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2g. <b>Retired firefighters; special plates.</b> (a) The commissioner shall issue <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>special retired firefighters plates to an applicant who:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>(1) is a retired member of a fire department defined in section 299N.01, subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>2, has a letter from the fire chief affirming that the applicant is a retired firefighter who <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>served ten or more years and separated in good standing, and is a registered owner of a <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>passenger automobile, a pickup truck, or a motorcycle;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>(2) pays a fee of $10 for each set of license plates applied for along with any other <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>fees required by this chapter; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>(3) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>and licensing of drivers.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>(b) The commissioner shall design the special plate so that it is distinguishable from <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>the firefighter special plates issued under subdivision 2b.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>(c) On payment of a transfer fee of $5, plates issued under this subdivision may be <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>transferred to another passenger automobile registered to the individual to whom the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>special plates were issued.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>(d) Fees collected under this subdivision must be credited to the vehicle services <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>operating account in the special revenue fund.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 168.12, subdivision 5, is <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Additional fee.</b> (a) In addition to any fee otherwise authorized or any tax <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>otherwise imposed upon any vehicle, the payment of which is required as a condition to <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>the issuance of any plate or plates, the commissioner shall impose the fee specified in <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>paragraph (b) that is calculated to cover the cost of manufacturing and issuing the plate <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>or plates, except for plates issued to disabled veterans as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.031</statute_ref> and <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>plates issued pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>168.124</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>168.125</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>168.27, subdivisions 16 and 17</statute_ref>, <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>for passenger automobiles. The commissioner shall issue graphic design plates only <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>for vehicles registered pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>168.017</statute_ref> and recreational vehicles registered <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>168.013, subdivision 1g</statute_ref>.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Unless otherwise specified or exempted by statute, the following plate and <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>validation sticker fees apply for the original, duplicate, or replacement issuance of a <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>plate in a plate year:<br />
         		
         <table>
            <col width="50px"></col>
            <col width="3"></col>
            <col width="24"></col>
            <col width="10"></col>
            <col width="3"></col>
            <col width="7.5"></col>
            <col width="5"></col>
            <col width="7.5"></col>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td colspan="2">License Plate<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
               <td align="center">Single<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td align="center">Double<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Regular and Disability<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">4.50<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">6.00<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Special<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">8.50<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">10.00<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Personalized (Replacement)<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">10.00<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">14.00<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Collector Category<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">13.50<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">15.00<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Emergency Vehicle Display<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">3.00<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">6.00<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Utility Trailer Self-Adhesive<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">2.50<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Vertical Motorcycle Plate<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">100.00<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td colspan="2">Stickers<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
               <td></td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>Duplicate year<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">1.00<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">1.00<br />
                  		
               </td>
            </tr>
            <tr>
               <td><a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var><br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td>International Fuel Tax Agreement<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td></td>
               <td align="right">$<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right">2.50<br />
                  		
               </td>
               <td align="right"></td>
               <td align="right"></td>
            </tr>
         </table><a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) For vehicles that require two of the categories above, the registrar shall only <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>charge the higher of the two fees and not a combined total.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.14, subdivision 5d, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5d. <b>Speed zoning in work zone; surcharge.</b> (a) The commissioner, on <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>trunk highways and temporary trunk highways, and local authorities, on streets and <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>highways under their jurisdiction, may authorize the use of reduced maximum speed <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>limits in highway work zones. The commissioner or local authority is not required to <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>conduct an engineering and traffic investigation before authorizing a reduced speed limit <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>in a highway work zone.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>(b) The minimum highway work zone speed limit is 20 miles per hour. The work <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>zone speed limit must not reduce the established speed limit on the affected street or <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>highway by more than 15 miles per hour, except that the highway work zone speed limit <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>must not exceed 40 miles per hour. The commissioner or local authority shall post the <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>limits of the work zone. Highway work zone speed limits are effective on erection of <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>appropriate regulatory speed limit signs. The signs must be removed or covered when <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>they are not required. A speed greater than the posted highway work zone speed limit is <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>unlawful.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), on divided highways the commissioner or local <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>authority may establish a highway work zone speed limit that does not exceed 55 miles <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>per hour.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), on two-lane highways having one lane for <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>each direction of travel with a posted speed limit of 60 miles per hour or greater, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>commissioner or local authority may establish a highway work zone speed limit that <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>does not exceed 40 miles per hour.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>(e) For purposes of this subdivision, "highway work zone" means a segment of <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.35"></a><var>5.35</var>highway or street where a road authority or its agent is constructing, reconstructing, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.36"></a><var>5.36</var>maintaining the physical structure of the roadway, its shoulders, or features adjacent to <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>the roadway, including underground and overhead utilities and highway appurtenances, <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>when workers are present.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>(e) (f) Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>609.0331</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>609.101</statute_ref> or other law to the contrary, a <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>person who violates a speed limit established under paragraph (b) or (c) this subdivision, <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>or who violates any other provision of this section while in a highway work zone, is <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>assessed an additional surcharge equal to the amount of the fine imposed for the speed <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>violation, but not less than $25.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.685, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Exceptions.</b> (a) This section does not apply to:<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>(1) a person transporting a child in an emergency medical vehicle while in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>performance of official duties and when the physical or medical needs of the child make <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>the use of a child passenger restraint system unreasonable or when a child passenger <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>restraint system is not available;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>(2) a peace officer transporting a child while in the performance of official duties <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>and when a child passenger restraint system is not available, provided that a seat belt <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>must be substituted; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>(3) a person while operating a motor vehicle for hire, including a taxi, airport <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>limousine, and bus, but excluding a rented, leased, or borrowed motor vehicle.; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>(4) a person while operating a school bus as defined in section 169.011, subdivision <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>71, other than a type III vehicle that does not meet the crash protection structural <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 222, Code of Federal Regulations, <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>title 49, part 571.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>(b) A child passenger restraint system is not required for a child who cannot, in the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>judgment of a licensed physician, be safely transported in a child passenger restraint <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>system because of a medical condition, body size, or physical disability. A motor vehicle <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>operator claiming exemption for a child under this paragraph must possess a typewritten <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>statement from the physician stating that the child cannot be safely transported in a child <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>passenger restraint system. The statement must give the name and birth date of the child, <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>be dated within the previous six months, and be made on the physician's letterhead or <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>contain the physician's name, address, and telephone number. A person charged with <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>violating subdivision 5 may not be convicted if the person produces the physician's <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>statement in court or in the office of the arresting officer.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>(c) A person offering a motor vehicle for rent or lease shall provide a child passenger <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>restraint device to a customer renting or leasing the motor vehicle who requests the device. <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>A reasonable rent or fee may be charged for use of the child passenger restraint device.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.79, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Rear display of single plate.</b> If the vehicle is a motorcycle, motor scooter, <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>motorized bicycle, motorcycle sidecar, trailer registered at greater than 3,000 pounds gross <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>vehicle weight (GVW), semitrailer, or vehicle displaying a dealer plate, then one license <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>plate must be displayed horizontally or vertically, for a motorcycle issued vertical license <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>plates under section 168.12, subdivision 2a, with the identifying numbers and letters <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>facing outward from the vehicle and must be mounted in the upright position on the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>rear of the vehicle.<br />
         		
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