Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF3888: Tow trucks permission to use variable message signs
Status: Signed into law, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to transportation; permitting tow trucks to use variable message signs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168B.16.
From the introduced text, February 24, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to transportation; permitting tow trucks to use variable message signs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168B.16. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168B.16, is amended to read: 168B.16 FLASHING LIGHTnew text begin [ADDED: AND VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN] new text end ON TOW TRUCK. new text begin [ADDED: (a) ] new text end A tow truck or towing vehicle must be equipped with flashing or intermittent red and amber lights of a type approved by the commissioner of public safety. The lights must be placed on the dome of the vehicle at the highest practicable point visible from a distance of 500 feet. The flashing red light must be displayed only when the tow truck or towing vehicle is engaged in emergency service on or near the traveled portion of a highway. The flashing amber light may be displayed when the tow truck or towing vehicle is moving a disabled vehicle. new text begin [ADDED: (b) A tow truck or towing vehicle may display a portable variable message sign mounted on the tow truck while performing emergency service on or near the traveled portion of a highway. The portable variable message sign must conform to the standards established in the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.] new text end
Sponsors
- John Jasinski (R) · primary sponsor
- Ann Johnson Stewart (D)
Latest actions
- : Effective date
- : Secretary of State, Filed
- : Governor approval
- : Presented to Governor
- : Returned from House
- : Bill was passed vote: 134-0
- : Third reading
- : House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day 04/30/26
- : Second reading
- : Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
Votes
- CALENDAR FOR THE DAY - Passage (April 30, 2026): 134 yea, 0 nay, passed
- the passage of the bill (April 21, 2026): 66 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SF3888?
- SF3888 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Tow trucks permission to use variable message signs.
- What does SF3888 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to transportation; permitting tow trucks to use variable message signs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168B.16.
- What is the status of SF3888?
- Signed into law as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Effective date (August 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF3888?
- John Jasinski (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SF3888?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF3888&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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