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84.928.1a(a)

Statute ID: 14804

Statute Function ID: 32002

All-Terrain Vehicle-Operation - Crossing Public Road

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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:

Off-Road Vehicle (491)

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UCR Code

Description

999

NIBRS Non-Reportable

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Targeted Misdemeanor:

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Enhanceable:

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Report to DNR:

Yes

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Payable:

Yes

Petty Misdemeanor Only if Prosecutor Certifies:

Yes

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Statute Number:

84.928.1a(a)

Enactment Date:

Jan 1, 1859

Effective Date:

Aug 1, 1989

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

All-Terrain Vehicle-Operation - Crossing Public Road

Statute ID:

14804

Created:

Jul 23, 2013 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

Jan 21, 2014 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Corrected

Legal Analyst Comment:

Subd 1a(a) - (c) amended in error in July w/ subd 1 amendment. Correcting date for effective date.

Summary Text:

All-Terrain Vehicle-Operation - Crossing Public Road

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/84/928.html

Legislative Session:

1989 - Regular

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

Jul 23, 2013

(a) An all-terrain vehicle may make a direct crossing of a public road right-of-way provided:
(1) the crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the road and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
(2) the vehicle is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the road;
(3) the driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard;
(4) in crossing a divided road, the crossing is made only at an intersection of the road with another public road; and
(5) if the crossing is made between the hours of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or in conditions of reduced visibility, only if both front and rear lights are on.
(b) An all-terrain vehicle may be operated upon a bridge, other than a bridge that is part of the main traveled lanes of an interstate highway, or roadway shoulder or inside bank of a public road right-of-way when required for the purpose of avoiding obstructions to travel when no other method of avoidance is possible; provided the all-terrain vehicle is operated in the extreme right-hand lane, the entrance to the roadway is made within 100 feet of the bridge or obstacle, and the crossing is made without undue delay.
(c) A person shall not operate an all-terrain vehicle upon a public street or highway unless the vehicle is equipped with at least one headlight and one taillight, each of minimum candlepower as prescribed by rules of the commissioner, and with brakes conforming to standards prescribed by rule of the commissioner, and all of which are subject to the approval of the commissioner of public safety.
(d) An all-terrain vehicle may be operated upon a public road right-of-way other than as provided by paragraph (b) in an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where the condition of the roadway renders travel by automobile impractical.
(e) Chapters 169 and 169A apply to the operation of all-terrain vehicles upon streets and highways, except for those provisions relating to required equipment and except those provisions which by their nature have no application.
(f) A sled, trailer, or other device being towed by an all-terrain vehicle must be equipped with reflective materials as required by rule of the commissioner.
(g) A driver's license is not required to operate an all-terrain vehicle along or on a public road right-of-way if the right-of-way encompasses a trail administered by the commissioner and designated for all-terrain vehicle use or multiple use.
(h) A road authority as defined in section 160.02, subdivision 25, may by permit designate corridor access trails on public road rights-of-way for purposes of accessing established all-terrain vehicle trails. A driver's license is not required to operate an all-terrain vehicle on a designated corridor access trail.