Section 169.228 Spotter Trucks - Minnesota Statutes

169.228 SPOTTER TRUCKS.

Notwithstanding any other law, a spotter truck may be operated on public streets and highways if:

(1) the operator has the appropriate class of driver's license;

(2) the vehicle complies with the size, weight, and load restrictions under this chapter;

(3) the vehicle meets all inspection requirements under section 169.781; and

(4) the vehicle is operated (i) within a zone of two air miles from the truck freight operation or freight shipping operation where the vehicle is housed, or (ii) directly to and from a repair shop, service station, or fueling station for the purpose of repair, servicing, or refueling.

History:

2008 c 350 art 1 s 35; 2008 c 366 art 9 s 7; 2009 c 86 art 1 s 90

NOTE: This section, as added by Laws 2008, chapter 350, article 1, section 35, and Laws 2008, chapter 366, article 9, section 7, expires June 30, 2013. Laws 2008, chapter 350, article 1, section 35, the effective date, and Laws 2008, chapter 366, article 9, section 7, the effective date.