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169.57.1(a)
Statute ID:
11704
Statute Function ID:
25664
Traffic Regulation - Vehicle Signals - Stop Lights Required on Rear of Vehicle
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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
Flags
Crime of Violence:
No
Targeted Misdemeanor:
No
Predatory Offender Registration Review:
No
Enhanceable:
No
Certify to DPS:
Yes
Report to DNR:
No
DPS Group:
No
Conditional Release:
No
Payable:
Yes
Petty Misdemeanor Only if Prosecutor Certifies:
No
Third Violation Indicator:
Yes
Qualified Domestic Violence Related:
No
Nonviolent Controlled Substance Offender Review:
No
Wildlife Restitution:
No
Statute Number:
169.57.1(a)
Enactment Date:
Jan 1, 1859
Effective Date:
Aug 1, 1959
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation - Vehicle Signals - Stop Lights Required on Rear of Vehicle
Statute ID:
11704
Created:
Aug 1, 2007 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Updated:
Jan 7, 2008 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Last Update Action:
Corrected
Legal Analyst Comment:
Updating with correct amendment date - 1959 c 521 s 8
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation - Vehicle Signals - Stop Lights Required on Rear of Vehicle
Link to MN Statute Text:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/169/57.html
Legislative Session:
1959 - Regular
Session Law Text?:
No
Statute text last updated on:
Aug 1, 2007
(a) Any vehicle may be equipped and when required under this chapter, shall be equipped with at least two stop lamps on the rear which shall emit a red or yellow light and which shall be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake and which may, but need not be, incorporated with the taillamps and which shall be plainly visible and understandable from a distance of 100 feet to the rear during normal sunlight and at night. (b) No person shall sell or offer for sale or operate on the highways any motor vehicle registered in this state and manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1960, unless it is equipped with at least two stop lamps meeting the requirements of this subdivision, except that a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or truck-tractor manufactured or assembled after said date shall be equipped with at least one stop lamp meeting the requirements of this subdivision.
