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Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019)

[in effect]

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Jurisdiction

Minnesota

Classification

standard

Status

in effect

Effective Date

Aug 1, 2019

Primary Sources

1 audited

Statutory Scope & Summary

Minnesota HB 6 defines platooning systems and vehicle platoons, requiring INDOT approval for platooning plans on freeways. Plans must include vehicle configuration, route, timeframes, driver certification, and insurance. Platoon limited to 3 vehicles with human driver in each.

Covered Sectors & Application Domains

Robotaxis/

Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries

6 entries
What does Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019) cover?

Minnesota HB 6 defines platooning systems and vehicle platoons, requiring INDOT approval for platooning plans on freeways. Plans must include vehicle configuration, route, timeframes, driver certification, and insurance. Platoon limited to 3 vehicles with human driver in each.

Where does Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019) apply?

Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019) is recorded as a standard applying in Minnesota on the DEPLOY registry.

When did Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019) take effect?

Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019) is recorded as effective August 1, 2019 on the DEPLOY registry.

Is Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019) still in effect?

Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

What types of robots does Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019) apply to?

Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019) is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles, truck on the DEPLOY registry.

Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019)?

8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Minnesota Vehicle Platooning Law (HB 6, 2019): 789D AHS, 930E AHS, ARC (Autonomous Relay Convoy), Apollo RT6 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.

Primary Sources & Legal Instruments

1 document
  • https://www.ncsl.org/transportation/autonomous-vehicles

    https://www.ncsl.org/transportation/autonomous-vehicles

    Official Source