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169.79.7
Statute ID:
12319
Statute Function ID:
26928
Traffic Regulation - Displaying License Plate -- Obscured Plate Violation
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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:
No
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:
169.79.7
Enactment Date:
May 23, 2008
Effective Date:
Aug 1, 2008
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation - Displaying License Plate -- Obscured Plate Violation
Statute ID:
12319
Created:
Jul 25, 2008 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Updated:
Jul 25, 2008 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Last Update Action:
Updated
Legal Analyst Comment:
2008 c350 art1 s43
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation - Displaying License Plate -- Obscured Plate Violation
Link to MN Statute Text:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/169/79.html
Legislative Session:
2008 - Regular
Session Law Text?:
No
Statute text last updated on:
Jun 13, 2014
All plates must be (1) securely fastened so as to prevent them from swinging, (2) displayed horizontally with the identifying numbers and letters facing outward from the vehicle, and (3) mounted in the upright position. The person driving the motor vehicle shall keep the plate legible and unobstructed and free from grease, dust, or other blurring material so that the lettering is plainly visible at all times. It is unlawful to cover any assigned letters and numbers or the name of the state of origin of a license plate with any material whatever, including any clear or colorless material that affects the plate's visibility or reflectivity.
