2025 Session
Last amended: 2000 session
§ 169A.48 — Immunity From Liability
Plain-Language Summary
Gives the state and local governments immunity from lawsuits over what happens to a vehicle after a DWI arrest, as long as the officer acted in good faith and used reasonable care.
169A.48 IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.
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Subdivision 1.Definition.
For purposes of this section, “political subdivision” means a county, statutory or home rule charter city, or town. §
Subd. 2.Immunity.
The state or political subdivision by which a peace officer making an arrest for violation of sections 169A.20 to 169A.33 (impaired driving offenses), is employed has immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, for the care or custody of the motor vehicle being driven by, operated by, or in the physical control of the person arrested if the peace officer acts in good faith and exercises due care.
History:
History: History:
2000 c 478 art 1 s 29
Practical Notes
If your vehicle is damaged while in custody after a DWI arrest, you generally cannot sue the police department or local government for the damage, as long as the officer acted reasonably.