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169.73.4(a)(1)

Statute ID: 10113

Statute Function ID: 24454

Traffic Regulation - Maximum Bumper Height - Cars

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Offense Level:

Petty Misdemeanor (PM)

General Offense Code:

DWI/Traffic/Vehicle Regulation (4)

Offense Summary Code & Rank:

Traffic/Accidents(exclude DWI) (J) (Rank 28)

Detailed Offense Code:

Traffic/Transportation (499)

Offense Severity Level:

Function Text:

UCR Code

Description

999

NIBRS Non-Reportable

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Crime of Violence:

Targeted Misdemeanor:

Predatory Offender Registration Review:

Enhanceable:

Certify to DPS:

Yes

Report to DNR:

DPS Group:

Conditional Release:

Payable:

Yes

Petty Misdemeanor Only if Prosecutor Certifies:

Yes

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Qualified Domestic Violence Related:

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Statute Number:

169.73.4(a)(1)

Enactment Date:

Jan 1, 1859

Effective Date:

Aug 1, 1989

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Traffic Regulation - Maximum Bumper Height - Cars

Statute ID:

10113

Created:

Apr 12, 2007 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

Jan 7, 2008 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Legal Analyst Comment:

Summary Text:

Traffic Regulation - Maximum Bumper Height - Cars

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/169/73.html

Legislative Session:

0 - NA

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

Apr 12, 2007

MS 1978 [Repealed, 1980 c 498 s 7]
(a) Notwithstanding the restrictions contained in subdivision 3, bumpers required under this section shall not exceed a height of (1) 20 inches on any passenger automobile or station wagon or (2) 25 inches on any four-wheel drive multipurpose type vehicle, van as defined in section 168.011, subdivision 28, or pickup truck as defined in section 168.011, subdivision 29, when the vehicle is being operated on a public highway. The height of the bumper shall be determined by measuring from the bottom of the bumper, excluding any vertical bumper attachments, to the ground. A vehicle which has an original bumper which does not exceed a height of 30 inches may be modified by attaching a full width bumper to the regular bumper to meet the height requirement. The attached bumper must be at least 4.5 inches in vertical height, be centered on the vehicle's centerline, extend at least ten inches on either side of the frame, and be attached to the frame in at least four places with angle braces at no less than 45 degrees so that it effectively transfers impact to an extent equal to or greater than the original bumper.

(b) Competent evidence that a vehicle was originally manufactured with bumpers higher than prescribed in this subdivision shall be an affirmative defense in any action under this section.