2025 Session
Last amended: 1939 session
§ 169.96 — Interpretation and Effect
Plain-Language Summary
This chapter should be interpreted to carry out its purpose of making roads safe. It does not change common law rights or liabilities.
169.96 INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT.
(a) This chapter shall be interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
(b) In all civil actions, a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, by either or any of the parties to such action or actions shall not be negligence per se but shall be prima facie evidence of negligence only.
History:
(2720-291) 1937 c 464 s 141; 1939 c 430 s 30
History: History: (2720-291) 1937 c 464 s 141; 1939 c 430 s 30
Practical Notes
Traffic laws are meant to keep everyone safe. They do not take away your right to sue someone who injures you through negligent driving.