2025 Session Last amended: 2025 session

§ 168.002 — Definitions

Plain-Language Summary

This section defines the key terms used in Minnesota's vehicle registration laws. It explains what counts as a 'motor vehicle,' 'passenger automobile,' 'pickup truck,' 'motorcycle,' 'trailer,' and other vehicle types for the purposes of registration and taxation.

Practical Notes
How your vehicle is classified determines how much registration tax you pay and what plates you receive. The definitions here control whether a vehicle is subject to registration requirements.