Authority to issue certain citations to pedestrians limited.

HF 1509 limits when law enforcement can issue citations to pedestrians for crossing during certain traffic signal phases. It amends Minnesota Statutes § 169.06, subdivision 5, by clarifying that pedestrians facing a circular yellow traffic signal (not a dedicated pedestrian signal) cannot be cited for starting to cross when the yellow light first appears. The bill specifically prohibits citations for pedestrians who begin crossing during the yellow phase, as the signal warns there is "insufficient time to cross" before red. This directly affects pedestrians at intersections with standard traffic signals, ensuring they aren’t penalized for crossing during the yellow light warning.