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169.64.4
Statute ID:
11838
Statute Function ID:
25915
Traffic Regulation- Prohibited Lights - Blue Lights
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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:
169.64.4
Enactment Date:
May 14, 2003
Effective Date:
Aug 1, 2003
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation- Prohibited Lights - Blue Lights
Statute ID:
11838
Created:
Nov 1, 2007 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Updated:
Nov 1, 2007 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Last Update Action:
Added
Legal Analyst Comment:
Subd. 4 last amended Laws 2003, c. 49, s. 1
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation- Prohibited Lights - Blue Lights
Link to MN Statute Text:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/169/64.html
Legislative Session:
2003 - Regular
Session Law Text?:
No
Statute text last updated on:
Nov 1, 2007
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) to (d), blue lights are prohibited on all vehicles except road maintenance equipment and snow removal equipment operated by or under contract to the state or a political subdivision thereof. (b) Authorized emergency vehicles may display flashing blue lights to the rear of the vehicle as a warning signal in combination with other lights permitted or required by this chapter. In addition, authorized emergency vehicles may display, mounted on the passenger side only, flashing blue lights to the front of the vehicle as a warning signal in combination with other lights permitted or required by this chapter. (c) A motorcycle may display a blue light of up to one-inch diameter as part of the motorcycle's rear brake light. (d) A motor vehicle may display a blue light of up to one-inch diameter as part of the vehicle's rear brake light if: (1) the vehicle is a collector vehicle, as described in section 168.10; or (2) the vehicle is eligible to display a collector plate under section 168.10.
