1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to traffic regulation; modifying speed limit when passing;amending 
1.3 	Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.14, by adding a subdivision.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.14, is amended by adding a 
1.6 	subdivision to read:
1.7 		Subd. 2a.Increased speed limit when passing. Notwithstanding subdivision 2, the 
1.8 	speed limit is increased by ten miles per hour over the posted speed limit when the driver:
1.9 	(1) is on a two-lane highway having one lane for each direction of travel;
1.10 	(2) is on a highway with a posted speed limit that is equal to or higher than 55 
1.11 	miles per hour;
1.12 	(3) is overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction 
1.13 	of travel; and
1.14 	(4) meets the requirements in section 169.18.