Minnesota HF1509 limits citations to pedestrians for traffic signal violations.

Minnesota HF1509 amends state statutes to restrict peace officers from stopping, detaining, or citing pedestrians for traffic signal violations unless specific conditions are met. Officers cannot cite pedestrians for starting to cross during a "Walk" signal or for crossing in an unmarked crosswalk. Citations are only allowed if the pedestrian is stopped for another violation or if a vehicle poses a collision hazard. The changes apply to violations committed after August 1, 2025.

Minnesota HF1509 limits citations to pedestrians for traffic signal violations.

Minnesota HF1509 amends state statutes to restrict peace officers from stopping, detaining, or citing pedestrians for traffic signal violations unless specific conditions are met. Officers cannot cite pedestrians for starting to cross during a "Walk" signal or for crossing in an unmarked crosswalk. Citations are only allowed if the pedestrian is stopped for another violation or if a vehicle poses a collision hazard. The changes apply to violations committed after August 1, 2025.