Transportation
The following write-ups are produced and maintained by House Research, with some links to other sources provided.
General Finance
Highways
Transit & Aeronautics
Transportation Policy
- DWI Topics - House Research
- Low-Power Vehicles
A 25-page information brief describing various types of low-power vehicles, such as mini-trucks and motorized foot scooters, and highlighting their status under Minnesota law. October 2012.
- Minnesota Speed Limits
- School Transportation Regulation
A 23-page information brief outlining state regulation of school buses and drivers. October 2012.
- Special License Plates
A 16-page information brief that explains special license plates and particularly "donation plates," which provide funding for a specific purpose. November 2010.
- State Cell Phone & Texting Laws - IIHS
A summary from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety of state regulations of cell phone use and text messaging.
- Traffic Citations
A 10-page information brief that provides an overview of citations for a traffic violation, focusing on basic penalties, assessment of fines, and allocation of fine proceeds. September 2012.
- Transportation Links to the World - Legislative Reference Library
- Youth and the Law
A 119-page guidebook explaining state law and court cases which establish rights, responsibilities, and protections for youth, including information on economic protection, education, health and social services, and criminal justice. December 2012.
Reference Materials
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