Legislative directives Report costs As required in Minnesota Statute 3.197, this document must contain the cost of preparing the report, including any costs incurred by another agency or another level of government. The Minnesota Department of Transportation contracted with CTC & Associates LLC to prepare a synthesis of transportation research on 24-hour headlight use for a fee of $6,200. This Transportation Research Synthesis can be accessed at . Mn/DOT and DPS staff costs are estimated at approximately $7,000. Legislation This report is mandated and submitted pursuant to the Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 168, Section 13. It reports on the findings of state, national and international studies and provides conclusions from the commissioners of the Minnesota Departments of Public Safety and Transportation on mandating drivers to turn on their vehicle lights at all times of day and night. Chapter 168 Section 13 of the session laws of 2009 (H.F. 878) required the commissioners of the Departments of Public Safety and Transportation to perform this study and report the findings to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy by January 15, 2011. The study was to include discussions of: Environmental consequences Crash prevention Motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian safety Cost to drivers and Application to motorcycles The complete legislation is included as Appendix A. Americans with Disabilities Act Alternative Format Requests To request this document in an alternative format, call Bruce Lattu at 651-366-4718 or 1-800-657-3774 (Greater Minnesota); 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay). You may also send an e-mail to . (Please request at least one week in advance).
Legislative directives Report costs As required in Minnesota Statute 3.197, this document must contain the cost of preparing the report, including any costs incurred by another agency or another level of government. The Minnesota Department of Transportation contracted with CTC & Associates LLC to prepare a synthesis of transportation research on 24-hour headlight use for a fee of $6,200. This Transportation Research Synthesis can be accessed at . Mn/DOT and DPS staff costs are estimated at approximately $7,000. Legislation This report is mandated and submitted pursuant to the Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 168, Section 13. It reports on the findings of state, national and international studies and provides conclusions from the commissioners of the Minnesota Departments of Public Safety and Transportation on mandating drivers to turn on their vehicle lights at all times of day and night. Chapter 168 Section 13 of the session laws of 2009 (H.F. 878) required the commissioners of the Departments of Public Safety and Transportation to perform this study and report the findings to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy by January 15, 2011. The study was to include discussions of: Environmental consequences Crash prevention Motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian safety Cost to drivers and Application to motorcycles The complete legislation is included as Appendix A. Americans with Disabilities Act Alternative Format Requests To request this document in an alternative format, call Bruce Lattu at 651-366-4718 or 1-800-657-3774 (Greater Minnesota); 711 or 1-800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay). You may also send an e-mail to . (Please request at least one week in advance).
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