Liability of motor vehicle operator for harm caused to a pedestrian injured while illegally blocking a roadway limited.

This bill limits a pedestrian's ability to sue a driver for injuries if the pedestrian was illegally blocking a roadway (violating traffic laws like section 609.74). It specifically states that a pedestrian who obstructs a roadway cannot sue a driver for harm caused if: (1) the driver used force to retreat/escape because they reasonably believed they or a passenger were in immediate danger of death or serious injury, and (2) the pedestrian was illegally blocking the road. The law applies to injuries occurring on or after August 1, 2025, and directly affects pedestrians who illegally obstruct roadways and drivers involved in such incidents. It removes the pedestrian’s legal right to seek compensation under these specific circumstances.