Purpose

This bill adds a new rule to Minnesota law to set a specific speed limit on a portion of Beltrami County StateAid Highway 20. The goal is to improve safety on that segment, especially as drivers approach Lake Bemidji State Park.

Key Provisions

• Adds Subd.5k to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 169.14.
• Sets the speed limit on Beltrami County StateAid Highway 20 at 30 miles per hour on a defined segment.
• Segment covered: from the intersection with Beltrami County StateAid Highway 21 to the entrance of Lake Bemidji State Park.
• The language uses "Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this section," meaning this specific speed limit overrides other provisions in section 169.14 for this segment.
• The county engineer must erect appropriate signs displaying the speed limit.

Changes to Law and Implementation

• Creates a new subdivision (Subd.5k) within Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 169.14.
• Establishes a local, County-controlled speed limit on a designated stretch of a StateAid highway.
• Places the duty to install and maintain signs on the county engineer, ensuring clear signage for motorists.

Implications and Enforcement

• Clarifies traffic speed on a specific route near a park, potentially affecting enforcement by local law enforcement on that segment.
• Signals a targeted safety measure for drivers traveling toward Lake Bemidji State Park.

Relevant Terms - speed limit - 30 miles per hour - Beltrami County StateAid Highway 20 - Beltrami County StateAid Highway 21 - Lake Bemidji State Park - intersection - entrance - Subd.5k - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 169.14 - Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary - county engineer - erect appropriate signs - signage - StateAid Highway - transportation - local control