Purpose

To fund a statewide driver education and information campaign about the Move Over law, which requires drivers to slow down and change lanes when passing certain stopped vehicles, as described in Minnesota Statutes.

Main Provisions

• The Commissioner of Public Safety must implement a statewide information campaign to educate the public about the Move Over law.
• The campaign must be conducted in a manner consistent with Minnesota Statutes section 169.18, subdivisions 11 and 11a.
• These requirements are funded by a one-time appropriation from the General Fund to the Commissioner of Public Safety for the purposes of this section.
• The appropriation applies to fiscal year 2027 and is intended solely for this public education campaign.

Funding Details

• Source: General Fund
• Amount: One-time appropriation
• Recipient: Commissioner of Public Safety
• Fiscal year: 2027
• Purpose: Public education campaign related to the Move Over law

Relationship to Existing Law

• Relates to the Move Over law codified in Minnesota Statutes section 169.18, specifically subdivisions 11 and 11a.
• The bill’s effect is to fund and implement a public education effort about those existing provisions.

Expected Impact

• Increases public awareness of the Move Over law among drivers.
• Aims to influence driver behavior when approaching stopped vehicles to improve roadway safety.
• Does not change the law itself or create ongoing funding beyond the specified one-time appropriation.

Implementation Timeline

• The campaign is to be implemented using the one-time FY 2027 appropriation.

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