Beginning August 1st, bicyclists in Minnesota no longer need to fully stop for stop signs if there are no cars around.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:
Subd. 4a. Stopping requirements. (a) For purposes of this subdivision, “in the vicinity” means located in an intersection or approaching an intersection in a manner that constitutes a hazard of collision during the time that a bicycle operator would occupy the intersection.
(b) A bicycle operator who approaches a stop sign must slow to a speed that allows for stopping before entering the intersection or the nearest crosswalk. Notwithstanding subdivision 1 and section 169.06, subdivision 4, if there is not a vehicle in the vicinity, the operator may make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping.
(c) Nothing in this subdivision alters the right-of-way requirements under section 169.20. The provisions under this subdivision do not apply when traffic is controlled by a peace officer or a person authorized to control traffic under section 169.06.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/new-law-rolling-stops-bicyclists-stop-signs/
https://streets.mn/2023/08/03/minnesota-adopts-the-safety-stop/