Chapter 160 — Scope of Chapters 160 to 165

15.001 Application of Laws 2005, Chapter 56, Terminology Changes State agencies must update terminology in printed materials and signs as they are replaced, per 2005 law changes. 160.001 Section 160.001 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.01 Scope of Chapters 160 to 165 Chapters 160 to 165 cover the state highway system, including trunk highways, county roads, and town roads. 160.011 Section 160.011 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.012 Section 160.012 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.013 Section 160.013 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.02 Definitions Defines key terms used throughout the highway and road laws, such as road authority, highway, and bikeway. 160.021 Section 160.021 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.03 Compensation for Public Property When public property is taken for highway purposes, the owner must receive fair compensation. 160.031 Section 160.031 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.04 Width of Roads All new roads except cartways must be at least four rods (66 feet) wide. 160.041 Section 160.041 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.05 Dedication of Roads A road used by the public for at least six years becomes a public road by dedication. 160.051 Section 160.051 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.06 Trail or Portage Dedication Trails and portages between public waters can become public paths through long public use. 160.061 Section 160.061 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.07 Improvements Within or Without Boundaries Road authorities may make improvements within or outside their road boundaries. 160.071 Section 160.071 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.08 Controlled Access Road authorities may designate controlled-access highways that limit driveway access. 160.081 Section 160.081 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.085 Recording Proposed Acquisition for Road Road authorities can record maps showing land they plan to acquire for road projects. 160.09 Change or Vacation of Local Road Road authorities may change or vacate local roads through a formal hearing process. 160.091 Section 160.091 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.095 Designation of Minimum-maintenance Roads Road authorities may designate certain roads as minimum-maintenance roads with reduced upkeep. 160.10 Roads on Mineral Lands Roads on mineral lands can be relocated when mining operations need the land. 160.101 Section 160.101 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.11 Materials for Building Roads Road authorities may acquire land and materials needed for building and maintaining roads. 160.111 Section 160.111 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.12 Temporary Roads Around Construction Road authorities may build temporary detour roads during construction. 160.121 Section 160.121 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.13 Lighting and Marking Highways Road authorities may install lighting and traffic markings on highways. 160.131 Section 160.131 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.14 Marking Boundaries of Highways Road authorities may place markers along highway boundaries. 160.141 Section 160.141 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.15 Preserving Section or Quarter-section Corners Section and quarter-section survey corners must be preserved during road construction. 160.151 Section 160.151 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.16 Warning Signs and Detour Signs Road contractors must post warning signs and detour signs during construction. 160.161 Section 160.161 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.165 Mitigating Transportation Project Impacts on Business Road authorities must help mitigate the impact of transportation projects on nearby businesses. 160.17 Road Construction Contracts; Counties and Towns Counties and towns must file detailed plans and specs before awarding road construction contracts. 160.171 Section 160.171 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.18 Access to Roads; Approaches Property owners have a right to access their land from public roads through driveway approaches. 160.181 Section 160.181 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.19 Drainage Ditch Crossing Railroad Right-of-way Drainage ditches along highways may cross railroad rights-of-way when needed. 160.191 Section 160.191 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.20 Drainage Landowners may connect private drainage to highway drainage ditches with permission. 160.201 Public Road Ditches Road authorities may improve and maintain public road ditches for drainage. 160.21 Snow Removal Road authorities may enter into agreements for snow removal on public roads. 160.211 Section 160.211 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.215 Snow Removal; Salt and Chemicals Restricted Road salt and chemical use must be minimized to protect vehicles, water, and the environment. 160.22 Trees Road authorities may plant and maintain trees and shrubs along highways. 160.221 Section 160.221 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.23 Destruction of Noxious Weeds Road authorities must destroy noxious weeds growing along highways. 160.231 Section 160.231 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.232 Mowing Ditches Outside Cities Road authorities may not mow roadside ditches outside cities before August 1 except for safety. 160.2325 Highways for Habitat Program Creates a highways for habitat program to improve wildlife habitat along road corridors. 160.235 Traffic Signal Timing Optimization Road authorities must optimize traffic signal timing on major roads to reduce congestion. 160.24 Logging Railroads Across Highways Road authorities may allow temporary logging railroad crossings over highways. 160.241 Section 160.241 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.25 Tunnels Under Highways Property owners may build tunnels under highways with permission from the road authority. 160.251 Section 160.251 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.26 Moving Buildings Over Highways Moving a building across a highway requires a permit from the road authority. 160.261 Section 160.261 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.262 Bikeways Road authorities may build and maintain bikeways along highways. 160.263 Bicycle Lanes, Routes, and Paths Sets rules for bicycle lanes, routes, and paths along Minnesota highways. 160.264 Replacing Bikeways and Pedestrian Ways When a road project removes a bikeway or pedestrian way, it must be replaced. 160.265 Section 160.265 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.266 State Bicycle Routes The commissioner may designate state bicycle routes across Minnesota. 160.27 Particular Uses of Right-of-way; Misdemeanors Certain uses of highway rights-of-way are prohibited as misdemeanors. 160.271 Section 160.271 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.2715 Right-of-way Use; Misdemeanors Unauthorized structures and activities in highway rights-of-way are misdemeanors. 160.272 Safety Rest Area and Travel Information Center Leases The commissioner may lease safety rest areas and travel information centers. 160.2721 Commercial Vehicle Drivers at Rest Areas Commercial vehicle drivers may use rest areas for required rest breaks. 160.2725 Sales at Safety Rest Areas Limited sales and services may be offered at safety rest areas. 160.273 Vending Machines The commissioner may authorize vending machines at rest areas and other highway facilities. 160.2735 Sponsorship of Safety Rest Areas Private sponsors may fund rest area improvements in exchange for recognition. 160.274 Sale of Surplus Rest Area Property The commissioner may sell rest area property that is no longer needed. 160.2745 Safety Rest Area Account Creates a separate account in the trunk highway fund for rest area expenses. 160.275 Section 160.275 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.2755 Prohibited Activities at Rest Areas Certain activities like dumping and camping are prohibited at highway rest areas. 160.276 Travel Information Advertising Program The commissioner may operate a travel information advertising program on highways. 160.277 Section 160.277 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.278 Section 160.278 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.28 Plans for Public Travel Facilities The commissioner must plan locations for rest areas, travel centers, and weigh stations. 160.281 Tourist Information Center in South Dakota Minnesota may operate a tourist information center in South Dakota near the state border. 160.282 Public Travel Facilities The commissioner may contract for services at public travel facilities. 160.283 Resort Information Signs; Purpose Sets the purpose of resort information signs on Minnesota highways. 160.284 Resort Signs; Design and Manufacture MnDOT must design standard resort information signs for highway use. 160.285 Resort Signs; County Participation Counties may spend road funds to install resort directional signs. 160.29 Vacation of Public Ways by Municipality Municipalities may vacate streets and public ways through a formal process. 160.291 Section 160.291 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.292 Information Signs for Specific Services; Definitions Defines terms for the specific service highway sign program. 160.293 Specific Service Signs; Intended Use Specific service signs direct travelers to gas, food, lodging, and other services. 160.294 Specific Service Sign Details Sets design and construction standards for specific service signs. 160.295 Criteria for Specific Service Signs Businesses on specific service signs must meet certain criteria. 160.296 Specific Service Signs; Administration; Rules Sets the application process and fees for specific service signs. 160.297 Other Sign Laws The specific service sign program is in addition to other highway sign laws. 160.298 Highway Sign Program; Billing, Account, Appropriation MnDOT may bill its units for highway sign program costs. 160.30 Section 160.30 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.301 Section 160.301 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.31 Section 160.31 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.311 Section 160.311 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.32 Section 160.32 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.321 Section 160.321 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.33 Section 160.33 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.331 Section 160.331 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.34 Section 160.34 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.341 Section 160.341 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.35 Section 160.35 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.351 Section 160.351 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.36 Section 160.36 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.361 Section 160.361 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.37 Section 160.37 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.371 Section 160.371 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.38 Section 160.38 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.381 Section 160.381 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.39 Section 160.39 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.391 Section 160.391 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.40 Section 160.40 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.401 Section 160.401 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.41 Section 160.41 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.411 Section 160.411 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.42 Section 160.42 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.421 Section 160.421 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.43 Section 160.43 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.431 Section 160.431 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.432 Section 160.432 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.433 Section 160.433 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.435 Section 160.435 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.44 Section 160.44 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.441 Section 160.441 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.45 Section 160.45 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.451 Section 160.451 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.46 Section 160.46 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.461 Section 160.461 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.47 Section 160.47 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.471 Section 160.471 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.475 Section 160.475 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.48 Section 160.48 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.481 Section 160.481 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.49 Section 160.49 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.491 Section 160.491 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.50 Section 160.50 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.501 Section 160.501 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.51 Section 160.51 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.511 Section 160.511 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.512 Section 160.512 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.513 Section 160.513 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.52 Section 160.52 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.521 Section 160.521 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.53 Section 160.53 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.531 Section 160.531 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.54 Section 160.54 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.541 Section 160.541 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.55 Section 160.55 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.551 Section 160.551 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.56 Section 160.56 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.561 Section 160.561 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.57 Section 160.57 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.571 Section 160.571 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.58 Section 160.58 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.581 Section 160.581 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.59 Section 160.59 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.591 Section 160.591 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.60 Section 160.60 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.601 Section 160.601 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.61 Section 160.61 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.611 Section 160.611 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.62 Section 160.62 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.621 Section 160.621 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.63 Section 160.63 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.631 Section 160.631 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.64 Section 160.64 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.641 Section 160.641 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.65 Section 160.65 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.651 Section 160.651 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.66 Section 160.66 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.661 Section 160.661 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.67 Section 160.67 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.671 Section 160.671 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.68 Section 160.68 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.681 Section 160.681 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.69 Section 160.69 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.691 Section 160.691 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.692 Section 160.692 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.70 Section 160.70 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.701 Section 160.701 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.702 Section 160.702 has been repealed or is reserved. 160.80 Sign Franchise Program The commissioner may establish a sign franchise program on highways. 160.801 Highway Sponsorship Program The commissioner may create a highway sponsorship program. 160.802 Automatic External Defibrillator Wayfinding Signs The commissioner may install signs directing people to automatic defibrillators. 160.81 Highways in Scenic Areas Highway construction in scenic areas must meet special design standards. 160.82 Park Roads Park roads within city parks have special rules for design and use. 160.83 Rustic Roads Program Local road authorities may designate scenic rural roads as rustic roads. 160.84 Definitions Defines terms used in the toll facility provisions of highway law. 160.845 Restrictions on Toll Facility Road authorities may not convert existing free highways into toll roads. 160.85 Authority for Toll Facility Road authorities may enter agreements for toll facilities on new highway capacity. 160.86 Toll Facility Development Agreement; Requirements Toll facility development agreements must include specific required terms. 160.87 Toll Facility Cost Recovery Toll revenues must be used to repay construction costs before other purposes. 160.88 Public Toll Facilities Road authorities may own and operate public toll facilities. 160.89 Toll Facility Revenue Bonds Road authorities may issue revenue bonds to finance toll facilities. 160.90 Law Enforcement on Toll Facilities Law enforcement has full authority on toll facilities within their jurisdiction. 160.91 Joint Authority Over Toll Facility Two or more road authorities may share jurisdiction over a toll facility. 160.92 Toll Facility Replacement Projects When a scheduled highway project is replaced by a toll facility, state funds are preserved. 160.93 User Fees; High-occupancy Vehicle and Dynamic Shoulder Lanes The commissioner may charge user fees on HOV lanes and dynamic shoulder lanes. 160.98 Prohibition on Road and Bridge Privatization Road authorities may not privatize existing public roads or bridges. 161.115 Additional Trunk Highways Lists the additional trunk highways added to the state highway system. 169.901 Section 169.901 has been repealed or is reserved. 218.025 Rates for Shipping Road Materials The commissioner may set shipping rates for road construction materials on railroads.