If you're thinking that the subject of this article looks a little familiar, don't worry. You're not having déjà vu; it's just an instance where things weren't totally clear before, but now they are. In a move to clarify what's sure to remain a controversial change to Minnesota state law, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Office of Traffic Safety put out an official statement on June 30, 2025 regarding how, where, and why the Gopher State's new lane filtering and lane splitting law may legally be practiced by motorcycle riders.
“This is a new concept for a lot of Minnesotans. Drivers and riders need to be respectful and remember our roads are shared by all of us. We want to see this law enacted as safely as possible so everyone can get home and enjoy their summer," Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety director Mike Hanson said in a statement.
Crucially, the statement uses plain language to describe both the rights and responsibilities of both motorcycle riders and drivers while on the road. "It is the responsibility of motorcyclists to perform these actions safely and legally," it states.
