Chapter 169 — Traffic Regulations

15.001 Application of Laws 2005, Chapter 56, Terminology Changes This section says that when the state changes the official names or labels used in laws, state agencies only need to … 169.001 This section contains no operative statutory text. The page holds only section reference numbers with no substantive … 169.01 This section has been renumbered. All of the definitions that used to be here have been moved to section 169.011. 169.011 Definitions This section defines important words used throughout Minnesota's traffic laws. It covers terms like 'vehicle,' … 169.02 Scope Minnesota's traffic laws apply to vehicles on highways, streets, and University of Minnesota property. Certain rules … 169.022 Uniform Application Minnesota's traffic laws apply the same way everywhere in the state. Cities and counties cannot make traffic rules that … 169.025 Application of Motor Carrier Regulations When federal motor carrier safety rules are stricter than Minnesota traffic laws, commercial truck and bus drivers must … 169.03 Emergency Vehicles Emergency vehicles like police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances may go through red lights and stop signs when … 169.035 Exemptions; Applications Workers and equipment actively working on a road are exempt from most traffic rules. However, DUI laws and school bus … 169.04 Local Authority Cities and counties may make local traffic rules that do not conflict with state law, including regulating parking, … 169.041 This section has been renumbered and repealed. Its provisions about abandoned vehicles have been moved to section … 169.042 Towing; Notice to Victim of Vehicle Theft If your car is stolen, the police must try to contact you within 48 hours after they find it. They must tell you where … 169.045 Special Vehicle Use on Roadway Cities and counties can allow golf carts, ATVs, utility task vehicles, and mini trucks to drive on certain local roads … 169.05 Private Roadways Property owners who let the public drive on their private roads can set their own rules for that use. The state traffic … 169.06 Signs, Signals, Markings This section explains what traffic signals and signs mean in Minnesota. A green light means you may go but must yield to … 169.065 Safe Road Zones The state can designate certain road segments as 'safe road zones' after a local request. These zones get extra safety … 169.07 Unauthorized Sign, Signal, or Marking No one may put up fake traffic signs or signals, or place anything that blocks or imitates an official traffic sign. No … 169.072 Unauthorized Mailbox Installation Mailboxes on public highways must meet safety standards so they break away on impact instead of injuring drivers. If … 169.073 Prohibited Light or Signal No one may put up a red light or red sign near a highway or railroad if it could be confused with an official traffic … 169.08 Unlawful to Possess, Alter, Deface, or Remove Sign It is illegal to steal, damage, deface, knock down, or remove any official traffic sign, signal, or railroad sign. If … 169.09 Collisions If you are involved in a car accident in Minnesota, you must stop immediately, investigate what happened, and give your … 169.10 Statistical Information The Department of Public Safety must collect and study all traffic accident reports and publish statistics about how … 169.11 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.12 This section has been repealed and no longer contains operative statutory text. The section header is followed only by a … 169.121 This section has been repealed in its entirety. Every subdivision (Subdivision 1 through Subdivision 12, including the … 169.1211 This section has been repealed and no longer contains operative statutory text. The only content is a reference to the … 169.1215 This section has been repealed and no longer contains operative statutory text. The only content is a reference to the … 169.1216 This section has been repealed and no longer contains operative statutory text. The only content is a reference to the … 169.1217 This section has been repealed and no longer contains operative statutory text. The only content is a reference to the … 169.1218 This section has been repealed and no longer contains operative statutory text. The only content is a reference to the … 169.1219 This section has been repealed. The body retains only the repeal citation (2000 c 478 art 2 s 8) and contains no … 169.122 This section has been repealed. The body retains only the repeal citation (2000 c 478 art 2 s 8) and contains no … 169.123 This section has been repealed in its entirety. Every subdivision shows a repeal notice, most by 2000 c 478 art 2 s 8 … 169.1231 This section has been repealed. The body retains only the citation 1983 c 306 s 7 and contains no operative statutory … 169.124 This section has been repealed. The body retains only the repeal citation (2000 c 478 art 2 s 8) and contains no … 169.125 This section has been repealed. Minnesota's DUI and impaired driving laws have been moved to Chapter 169A. 169.126 This section has been repealed. Minnesota's DUI and impaired driving laws have been moved to Chapter 169A. 169.1261 This section has been repealed. Minnesota's DUI and impaired driving laws have been moved to Chapter 169A. 169.1265 This section has been repealed. Minnesota's DUI and impaired driving laws have been moved to Chapter 169A. 169.127 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. The page contains only the former section number and a repeal … 169.128 This section has been repealed. Minnesota's DUI and impaired driving laws have been moved to Chapter 169A. 169.129 This section has been repealed. Minnesota's DUI and impaired driving laws have been moved to Chapter 169A. 169.13 Reckless or Careless Driving Reckless driving means operating a vehicle while knowingly ignoring a serious risk of harm to others. Street racing is … 169.131 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.132 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.14 Speed Limits, Zones; Radar This section sets speed limits for Minnesota roads: 30 mph in urban areas, 55 mph on most highways, 65 mph on … 169.141 This section number contains no operative statutory text. The provision formerly at section 169.141 was repealed or … 169.145 This section number contains no operative statutory text. The provision formerly at section 169.145 was repealed or … 169.147 Traffic Safety Camera System Pilot Program Minnesota is running a traffic safety camera pilot program from 2025 to 2029 in Minneapolis, Mendota Heights, and state … 169.15 Impeding Traffic; Intersection Gridlock You cannot drive so slowly that you block traffic, unless you need to go slow for safety or because of a heavy load on a … 169.16 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.17 Emergency Vehicle Emergency vehicles like police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances are exempt from speed limits when responding to an … 169.18 Driving Rules This section covers the basic rules for driving on Minnesota roads: stay on the right side, pass other vehicles on the … 169.19 Turning, Starting, and Signaling This section explains the rules for turning, starting from a parked position, and using turn signals in Minnesota. Right … 169.20 Right-of-way This section explains who goes first at intersections and in other traffic situations. At uncontrolled intersections, … 169.201 Yield Sign When you see a yield sign, you must slow down and be ready to stop. You must let pedestrians in the crosswalk and … 169.202 Blind Person Carrying White Cane Drivers must stop and give the right-of-way to a blind person who is crossing the street with a white cane or guide dog. … 169.21 Pedestrian Drivers must stop for pedestrians crossing in a crosswalk or at an intersection, and must stay stopped until the … 169.212 Operation of Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices People using electric personal assistive mobility devices like Segways have the same rights as pedestrians. These … 169.215 Crossing for Seniors or Disabled Persons Local authorities can set up special crosswalks near senior housing, nursing homes, and disability care facilities. The … 169.2151 Pedestrian Safety Crossings Cities and counties can create special crosswalks with longer crossing times for pedestrians who need extra time, such … 169.219 Public Service Announcements The Department of Public Safety must create and distribute radio and TV public service announcements about traffic rules … 169.22 Hitchhiking; Solicitation of Business You cannot stand in the roadway to hitchhike or to ask drivers for money, work, or business. 169.221 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.222 Operation of Bicycle Bicyclists in Minnesota have the same rights and duties as other vehicle drivers. They must generally ride as close to … 169.223 Motorized Bicycle Motorized bicycles (mopeds) must follow most motorcycle safety rules. You need either a driver's license or a special … 169.224 Neighborhood and Medium-speed Electric Vehicles Neighborhood electric vehicles and medium-speed electric vehicles can be driven on streets with speed limits of 35 mph … 169.225 Motorized Foot Scooter Motorized foot scooters follow the same rules as bicycles. You must be at least 12 years old to operate one, and riders … 169.228 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.23 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.24 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.25 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.26 Special Stops at Railroad Crossing You must stop at least 10 feet from railroad tracks when signals are flashing, a gate is down, or a train is … 169.27 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.28 Certain Vehicles to Stop at Railroad Crossing School buses, Head Start buses, passenger buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop at all railroad … 169.29 Crossing Railroad Tracks With Certain Equipment Slow or low-clearance vehicles like tractors, bulldozers, and steam shovels must stop at railroad crossings before … 169.30 Designation of Through Highways The state and local governments can designate roads as 'through highways' by placing stop signs or yield signs at the … 169.305 Controlled-access Rules and Penalties You may only enter or exit a freeway or expressway at designated on-ramps and off-ramps. U-turn crossovers on freeways … 169.306 Use of Shoulders by Buses Transit buses and Metro Mobility buses may drive on freeway shoulders when traffic is slow (under 35 mph). They cannot … 169.31 Stop at Sidewalk When pulling out of an alley, driveway, or building, you must stop before crossing the sidewalk and yield to all … 169.315 Opening and Closing Vehicle Door You must not open your car door unless it is safe to do so and it will not interfere with other traffic. Do not leave a … 169.32 Stopping, Standing, and Parking On a highway outside a business or residence district, you must not stop, park, or leave a vehicle standing on the paved … 169.33 Police May Move Vehicle Police can order you to move your vehicle if it is illegally parked on a highway. If your unattended vehicle is blocking … 169.34 Prohibitions; Stopping, Parking You cannot park on a sidewalk, in front of a driveway, within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, in a crosswalk, within 20 feet … 169.342 Good Samaritan; Exception to Stopping and Parking If you stop your car to help another driver who has their hood up or is showing a distress signal, you will not be … 169.345 Parking Privilege for Physically Disabled People with qualifying physical disabilities can obtain a disability parking certificate or plate that allows them to … 169.346 Disability Parking Areas; Criteria, Enforcement It is a misdemeanor to park in a disability parking space without a valid disability plate, permit, or certificate. … 169.35 Parking When parking on a two-way street with a curb, your right-side wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb. On streets … 169.36 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.37 Obstructing View of Driver You cannot drive with a load or more than three people in the front seat if it blocks the driver's view or interferes … 169.38 This section (169.38) has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains operative statutory text. The page retains … 169.39 This section (169.39) has been repealed or renumbered and no longer contains operative statutory text. The page retains … 169.40 Fire Truck; Fire Station You must not follow a fire truck responding to an alarm closer than 500 feet, and you must not drive into or park in the … 169.41 Crossing Fire Hose You must not drive over a fire hose that is laid on a street unless the fire department gives you permission. 169.42 Littering; Dropping Object on Vehicle; Misdemeanor Littering on roads is a misdemeanor. You cannot throw glass, nails, garbage, cigarette butts, or any other debris on a … 169.421 Civil Liability for Littering Vehicle owners can be held civilly liable if litter is thrown from their vehicle, even if a passenger threw it. The … 169.43 Swinging Gate on Truck Trucks must keep gates, loading racks, and partitions securely attached while driving on highways. Tailgates must be … 169.435 Office of Pupil Transportation Safety This section creates the Office of Pupil Transportation Safety as a section under the Division of State Patrol, with the … 169.44 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.441 School Bus Identification For purposes of sections 169.441 to 169.448, this section defines a "school bus" as a motor vehicle that is outwardly … 169.442 School Bus Signals School buses must have stop-signal arms, flashing amber warning lights, and flashing red lights. The amber lights warn … 169.443 Safety of School Children; Bus Driver's Duties School bus drivers must turn on amber warning lights at least 100 feet before stopping (300 feet in zones over 35 mph). … 169.444 Safety of School Children; Duties of Other Drivers When a school bus has its stop-sign arm out and red lights flashing, all drivers must stop at least 20 feet away and … 169.445 Cooperation With Law Enforcement The commissioner of public safety must ensure that local authorities with jurisdiction over school buses cooperate with … 169.446 Safety of School Children; Training and Education Rules This section requires two kinds of school bus safety instruction. The Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training must … 169.447 School Bus and Head Start Bus Safety School buses and Head Start buses must meet safety standards including construction requirements, equipment, and regular … 169.4475 Special Event School Bus Use A pupil transport entity that has paid the registration tax on a school bus may use that bus for transportation other … 169.448 Other Buses A bus that is not used as a school bus must be painted a color significantly different from national school bus glossy … 169.449 School Bus Operation The commissioner of public safety adopts rules governing how school buses are operated when transporting school … 169.45 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.4501 School Bus Equipment Standards This section sets equipment standards for school buses including construction, safety features, and identification … 169.4502 Additional Minnesota School Bus Chassis Standards This section sets additional Minnesota-specific standards for the school bus chassis that apply on top of the national … 169.4503 Additional Minnesota School Bus Body Standards This section sets additional Minnesota standards for the school bus body that apply on top of the national standards, … 169.4504 Additional Standards for Specially Equipped Bus Specially equipped buses that serve students with disabilities must meet additional standards for wheelchair lifts, … 169.451 Inspecting School and Head Start Buses; Rules; Misdemeanor The Minnesota State Patrol must inspect every school bus and every Head Start bus annually to check that its … 169.4511 School Bus Accident and Subsequent Operation If a school bus or Head Start bus is in an accident, a peace officer at the scene must immediately notify the State … 169.452 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.454 Type Iii Vehicle Standards Type III vehicles (smaller vehicles like vans used for school transportation) must meet specific safety standards … 169.4581 Criminal Conduct on School Bus This section requires each local law enforcement agency to adopt a written policy with procedures for responding to … 169.4582 Reportable Offense on School Bus This section defines a "reportable offense" on a school bus as misbehavior that causes an immediate and substantial … 169.46 Hitching Behind Vehicle It is illegal to hitch a toboggan, hand sled, bicycle, or other similar device onto a motor vehicle or streetcar while … 169.467 Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Definitions This section defines terms used in Minnesota vehicle safety standards, including what counts as motor vehicle equipment. 169.468 Vehicle Safety Rules; Federal Safety Standards The commissioner of public safety may adopt and enforce rules that substantially conform to the federal motor vehicle … 169.469 Injunction Minnesota district courts may issue an order to restrain or stop a violation or threatened violation of section 169.468 … 169.47 Unsafe Equipment It is a misdemeanor to drive, or for an owner to cause or knowingly permit the driving of, any vehicle that is in such … 169.471 Television; Headphones No television screen may be installed or used in a motor vehicle if its images are visible to the driver while driving, … 169.475 Use of Wireless Communications Device Minnesota's hands-free law prohibits drivers from holding a cellphone or other wireless device while driving. You cannot … 169.48 Vehicle Lighting All vehicles must use headlights and taillights from sunset to sunrise, during rain, snow, fog, or any time visibility … 169.49 Headlamps Every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle must have at least two headlamps, with at least one on each side of the … 169.50 Rear Lamps Every motor vehicle (and any vehicle towed at the end of a train of vehicles) must have at least one red tail lamp … 169.51 Clearance and Marker Lamps Large vehicles like trucks, trailers, and buses must have clearance lamps and marker lamps to show their width and … 169.515 Lights on Grant Program This section creates the Lights On grant program. The commissioner of public safety awards grants to counties, cities, … 169.52 Projecting Load; Light or Flag When a load extends four feet or more beyond the rear of a vehicle, it must be marked at the extreme rear end. When … 169.522 Slow-moving Vehicle, Sign Required Vehicles designed to operate at 35 miles per hour or less must display a triangular slow-moving vehicle emblem on the … 169.53 Lights for Parked Vehicles When a vehicle is parked or stopped on a highway or adjacent shoulder at a time when lights are required, it must show a … 169.54 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.541 Lighting Exemption for Law Enforcement; Standards A licensed peace officer is exempt from the vehicle and watercraft lighting requirements (sections 84.87, 84.928, … 169.55 Lights on All Vehicles At the times when lighted lamps are required, every vehicle (including animal-drawn vehicles) must show a white light … 169.56 Auxiliary Lights Vehicles may have auxiliary driving lights and fog lights in addition to headlamps, but they must meet specific … 169.57 Vehicle Signals This section sets standards for vehicle stop lamps and turn signals. Stop lamps must emit red or yellow light, be … 169.58 Identification Lamps This section governs identification lamps on certain vehicles. A vehicle (or combination) wider than 80 inches or longer … 169.59 Warning Lights This section describes optional warning and auxiliary lamps that any vehicle may carry. A vehicle may have up to two … 169.60 Distribution of Light This section requires that vehicle headlamps and auxiliary lamps let the driver select between different beam … 169.61 Composite Beam Vehicle headlamps must provide both high beams for open roads and low beams for use near other vehicles. You must switch … 169.62 Certain Lights Permitted on Old Motor Vehicles This section lets motor vehicles manufactured and sold before January 1, 1938, use single-beam headlamps (not … 169.63 Number of Lamps This section limits the total number of lamps a vehicle may have on the front and sets rules about which combinations of … 169.64 Prohibited Lights; Exceptions Certain types of lights are banned on vehicles, with specific exceptions for emergency vehicles, school buses, and other … 169.65 Specifications for Lighting and Other Devices The commissioner of public safety sets the technical specifications for vehicle lights and other safety devices. 169.66 Hearing on Specifications If the commissioner of public safety has reason to believe an already-approved lighting or safety device being sold does … 169.67 Brakes Every vehicle must have brakes that can stop the vehicle safely. This section sets braking performance standards for … 169.672 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.68 Horn, Siren Every motor vehicle must have a horn that can be heard from at least 200 feet away. Only emergency vehicles may use … 169.684 Seat Belt; Declaration of Policy This section declares that Minnesota's seat belt law supports federal safety standards for crash protection in new … 169.685 Seat Belt; Passenger Restraint System for Children Minnesota requires children to be properly restrained in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts based on their age, … 169.686 Seat Belt Use Required; Penalty All drivers and passengers in Minnesota must wear a seat belt, including both the shoulder and lap belt. The fine for … 169.69 Muffler Every motor vehicle must have a muffler in good working order that prevents excessive noise. It is illegal to modify … 169.691 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.692 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.693 Motor Vehicle Noise Limits This section makes it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle in violation of the motor vehicle noise rules adopted by the … 169.70 Rear View Mirror If a motor vehicle is built, loaded, or connected to another vehicle in a way that blocks the driver's view to the rear, … 169.71 Windshield Your windshield must not be cracked, broken, or obstructed in a way that impairs visibility. Windshield wipers must work … 169.72 Tire Surface; Metal Studs This section regulates tire surfaces and metal studs. Solid rubber tires must have rubber at least one inch thick on the … 169.721 Unsafe Tires; Definitions This section provides definitions used in the unsafe tire laws found in sections 169.721 to 169.727. It defines … 169.722 Rules for Tire Safety This section directs the commissioner of public safety to adopt rules, under chapter 14, setting safe operating … 169.723 Tires Considered Unsafe This section lists when a tire is considered unsafe. A tire is unsafe if any part of the ply or cord is exposed, if it … 169.724 Prohibition; Operating Automobile With Unsafe Tires It is illegal to drive a car with unsafe tires. Police can stop you and require you to replace unsafe tires before … 169.725 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.726 Automobile Sale Prohibited Unless Tires Are Safe It is illegal to sell or offer to sell a passenger automobile for highway use (except to a motor vehicle dealer) unless … 169.727 Unsafe Tires; Misdemeanor Anyone who violates the tire safety provisions in sections 169.721 to 169.727, or any rule adopted under them, is guilty … 169.73 Bumpers, Safeguards Motor vehicles must have front and rear bumpers. This section also covers safety guards and devices to prevent other … 169.733 Wheel Flaps on Truck and Trailer Trucks and trailers must have wheel flaps or mud guards behind their rear wheels to prevent debris from being thrown at … 169.734 Automobile Fenders Automobiles must have fenders or other devices that prevent water, mud, and debris from being thrown on other vehicles … 169.74 Safety Glass All motor vehicles must have safety glass in the windshield and windows. Replacing windshield glass with non-safety … 169.743 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.75 Flares, Flags, or Reflectors Required Trucks, buses, and other large vehicles must carry emergency warning equipment like flares, flags, or reflectors to set … 169.751 Definitions This section defines terms used in the laws about first aid equipment in law enforcement vehicles. 169.752 Patrol Motor Vehicles, First Aid Equipment This section requires every patrol motor vehicle to be equipped with and carry first aid equipment. 169.753 Law Enforcement Officers Trained in First Aid Law enforcement officers must be trained in first aid so they can help injured people at accident scenes. 169.754 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.755 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.76 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.762 Pressurized Flammable Gas A vehicle that carries liquefied petroleum gas or natural gas in a tank hidden in a concealed area (such as a trunk, … 169.77 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.771 Spot-check of Motor Vehicle This section sets up a state motor vehicle inspection program run by the commissioner of public safety, under which the … 169.78 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.781 Annual Commercial Vehicle Inspection; Inspectors, Fee, Penalty Commercial vehicles like trucks and buses must pass an annual safety inspection. Inspectors check brakes, lights, tires, … 169.782 Daily Commercial Vehicle Inspection; Penalty Commercial vehicle drivers must conduct a daily pre-trip inspection of their vehicle before driving. This includes … 169.783 Commercial Vehicle Accident; Reinspection After a commercial vehicle is involved in an accident, it must be reinspected before it can return to service. 169.79 Vehicle Registration; Displaying License Plates Every vehicle driven on Minnesota roads must be registered with the state and must display its license plates properly. … 169.791 Criminal Penalty for Failure to Produce Proof of Insurance If a police officer asks you for proof of car insurance during a traffic stop, you must provide it. Failure to show … 169.792 Revocation of License for Failure to Produce Proof of Insurance If you fail to show proof of insurance during a traffic stop, your driver's license can be revoked. You have a chance to … 169.793 Vehicle Insurance; Unlawful Acts, Penalties It is illegal to display or possess an insurance identification card, policy, or written statement that you know is not … 169.794 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.795 Vehicle Insurance Rules The commissioner of public safety must adopt the rules needed to carry out Minnesota's vehicle insurance requirements. … 169.796 Verification of Insurance Coverage The state can verify whether your vehicle has insurance coverage. Insurance companies must report policy information to … 169.7961 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.797 Penalties for Failure to Provide Vehicle Insurance Vehicle owners who fail to maintain the required insurance face penalties including fines, license plate impoundment, … 169.798 Rules of Commissioner of Public Safety The commissioner of public safety may adopt rules to carry out the vehicle insurance requirements. 169.799 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.7995 Failure to Produce Rental or Lease Agreement If you rent or lease a motor vehicle in Minnesota for less than 180 days, you must keep the rental or lease agreement in … 169.80 Size, Weight, Load Minnesota sets limits on the size, weight, and load of vehicles on its roads. Vehicles that are too heavy, wide, tall, … 169.801 Implement of Husbandry Farm implements like tractors, combines, and other agricultural equipment have different rules for size, weight, and … 169.81 Height and Length Limitations Vehicles on Minnesota roads cannot exceed 13 feet 6 inches in height or certain length limits. Different length limits … 169.812 Escort Vehicles for Overdimensional Loads; Definitions; Requirements Escort vehicles are required for certain oversized loads. This section defines who can be an escort driver and what … 169.82 Trailer Equipment When one vehicle tows another, the drawbar or other connection must be strong enough to pull the towed weight and may … 169.822 Weight Limitations; Definitions This section defines terms used in Minnesota vehicle weight laws, including gross weight, axle weight, and tire weight. 169.823 Tire Weight Limits This section sets weight limits for vehicles with pneumatic (air-filled) tires on Minnesota highways. The gross weight … 169.824 Gross Weight Schedule This section sets the maximum gross weight allowed for vehicles based on the number of axles and the distance between … 169.825 This section no longer contains operative law. All of its subdivisions have been renumbered into other sections … 169.826 Gross Weight Seasonal Increases This section allows seasonal increases to the normal vehicle weight limits in sections 169.823 to 169.829. During … 169.8261 Forest Products Special Permit Forest products haulers can get a special permit allowing them to carry extra weight during certain times of year on … 169.827 Gross Weight Reduction on Restricted Route This section sets reduced maximum weight limits for vehicles traveling on a route where the road authority has posted a … 169.828 Axle Restrictions This section restricts how many axles a vehicle may have and how variable load axles must operate, rather than setting … 169.829 Weight Limits Not Applicable to Certain Vehicles This section exempts several categories of vehicles from the chapter's general weight limits. The exemptions cover … 169.8295 Weight Limits; Vehicles Transporting Milk This section increases the chapter's weight limits by ten percent for a single-unit vehicle hauling fluid milk from the … 169.8296 Weight Limits; Towing and Recovery Vehicle Towing and recovery vehicles responding to emergencies may exceed normal weight limits when towing disabled vehicles. 169.83 This section has been repealed. All of its subdivisions were struck by the 1981 legislature (with one subdivision partly … 169.831 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.832 This section has been repealed. All of its subdivisions were struck over the years (most in 1981, with others repealed … 169.833 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.834 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.835 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.84 Load Limit on Bridge Road authorities can set weight limits on bridges based on engineering assessments. You must obey posted bridge weight … 169.85 Weighing; Penalty An officer who has lawfully stopped a vehicle may require the driver to submit the vehicle and load to weighing on … 169.851 Weight Record This section makes shipping paperwork admissible as evidence of an overweight vehicle. A document such as a bill of … 169.86 Special Permit to Exceed Height, Width, or Load; Fees Vehicles that exceed normal height, width, length, or weight limits can get a special permit from the state or local … 169.861 This section contains no operative statutory text. It reflects only a session law reference (1982 c 617 s 27), … 169.862 Permit for Baled Farm Product to Exceed Height or Width A vehicle carrying bales of hay, straw, or cornstalks can get an annual permit to exceed normal height and width limits, … 169.863 Special Pulpwood Vehicle Permit This section lets the commissioner issue a permit for a special vehicle that hauls pole-length pulpwood, carries a gross … 169.864 Special Products Vehicle Permits This section authorizes special permits for vehicles transporting paper products, finished forest products, or iron ore … 169.865 Special Farm Products Permits Special permits are available for vehicles hauling farm products during harvest season, allowing higher weight limits on … 169.8655 Special Sugar Beet Hauling Vehicle Permit A road authority may issue an annual permit for a vehicle hauling sugar beets at a gross weight of up to 122,000 pounds, … 169.866 Special Canola-hauling Vehicle Permit The commissioner may issue an annual permit for a three-unit canola-hauling combination (a truck-tractor and semitrailer … 169.8665 Special Soybean Meal-hauling Vehicle Permit The commissioner may issue an annual permit for a vehicle hauling soybean meal at a maximum gross vehicle weight of … 169.867 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.868 Special Freight Distribution Permit This section authorizes a road authority to issue an annual special freight distribution permit allowing heavier gross … 169.869 Road Construction Materials Special Permit A special permit allows vehicles hauling road construction materials like gravel, asphalt, and sand to exceed normal … 169.87 Seasonal Load Restriction; Route Designation This section lets local authorities, municipalities, and the commissioner of transportation prohibit vehicles or … 169.871 Excess Weight; Civil Penalty This section makes the owner or lessee of an overweight vehicle, or a shipper who tenders overweight goods, liable for a … 169.872 Receipt of Certain Overweight Loads This section requires a person who weighs, loads, or unloads goods to keep a written record of each shipment, including … 169.88 Damages; Liability Anyone who damages a road or bridge by driving an overweight or oversized vehicle is liable for the cost of repairs. The … 169.881 Vehicle Platoons This section governs vehicle platoons, where vehicles travel closely together using a platooning system on freeways and … 169.89 Penalties Most traffic violations in Minnesota are petty misdemeanors punishable by a fine of up to $300 with no jail time. … 169.891 Jurisdiction; Limitation of Actions This section addresses court jurisdiction and the time limit for petty misdemeanor cases under this chapter. Courts that … 169.90 Offenses This section makes a person guilty of a traffic offense not only for committing it directly but also for attempting, … 169.901 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.905 Traffic Stop; Questioning Limited When a peace officer makes a traffic stop for a violation of chapter 169 or chapter 168, the officer must not ask … 169.91 Arrest This section sets out arrest procedures for vehicle-related offenses. A person arrested for such an offense must be … 169.92 Failure to Appear This section covers court appearances and what happens when a person does not appear after receiving a notice to appear. … 169.93 Arrest Without Warrant This section provides that the rules in sections 169.90 to 169.95 govern police officers when they make arrests without … 169.94 Record of Conviction A record of a person's conviction for any violation of this chapter cannot be used as evidence in any civil court case. … 169.95 Court to Keep Separate Records of Violations Every court administrator must keep a full record of every case charging a violation of a vehicle or highway traffic law … 169.96 Interpretation and Effect This chapter is interpreted to make the traffic law uniform among the states that adopt it. In any civil lawsuit, … 169.965 University Regents to Regulate Traffic and Parking The University of Minnesota Board of Regents can make traffic and parking rules for university property that are … 169.966 Board to Regulate Traffic on State Universities State university boards can make traffic and parking rules for their campuses that are enforceable like public traffic … 169.97 Citation; Highway Traffic Regulation Act This chapter may be cited as the Highway Traffic Regulation Act. 169.971 Driver Improvement Clinics; Definitions This section defines terms used in Minnesota's driver improvement clinic laws. 169.972 Establishment of Driver Improvement Clinic; Fees Any court, municipality, association of municipalities, or regularly established safety organization may set up and run … 169.973 Regulation of Clinic; Director The commissioner of public safety supervises driver improvement clinics and youth-oriented driver improvement clinics, … 169.974 Operation of Motorcycle; Motor Scooter; Motor Bike A person must have a valid driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement to operate a motorcycle, and must wear an … 169.975 Operation of Roadable Aircraft Roadable aircraft (flying cars) may be operated on Minnesota roads if they meet vehicle safety requirements and the … 169.98 Police, Patrol, or Security Guard Vehicle Police vehicles, state patrol cars, and security guard vehicles have specific equipment requirements and identification … 169.983 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.985 Traffic Citation Quota Prohibited Police departments and cities cannot set quotas requiring officers to issue a minimum number of traffic tickets. 169.99 Uniform Traffic Ticket Minnesota uses a uniform traffic ticket statewide. The ticket serves as both the citation and the court summons. It must … 169.991 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.992 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.993 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.994 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.995 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.996 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.997 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.998 This section has been repealed or relocated. 169.999 Administrative Citations for Certain Traffic Offenses This section lets a local government, after passing a resolution authorizing it, have its peace officers issue …