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171.02.3

Statute ID: 14977

Statute Function ID: 32416

Drivers' Licenses - Driving Motorized Bicycle without Proper Operator Permit

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Offense Level:

Misdemeanor (M)

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)

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Function Text:

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Description

999

NIBRS Non-Reportable

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Yes

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Payable:

Yes

Petty Misdemeanor Only if Prosecutor Certifies:

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Statute Number:

171.02.3

Enactment Date:

May 20, 2014

Effective Date:

Jul 1, 2014

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Drivers' Licenses - Driving Motorized Bicycle without Proper Operator Permit

Statute ID:

14977

Created:

Jun 11, 2014 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

Jun 11, 2014 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Added

Legal Analyst Comment:

Amended 2014 c 312 art 11 s 19;

Summary Text:

Drivers' Licenses - Driving Motorized Bicycle without Proper Operator Permit

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/171/02.html

Legislative Session:

2014 - Regular

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

Jun 11, 2014

(a) A motorized bicycle may not be operated on any public roadway by any person who does not possess a valid driver's license, unless the person has obtained a motorized bicycle operator's permit or motorized bicycle instruction permit from the
commissioner of public safety. The operator's permit may be issued to any person who has attained the age of 15 years and who has passed the examination prescribed by the commissioner. The instruction permit may be issued to any person who has attained the age of 15 years and who has successfully completed an approved safety course and passed the written portion of the examination prescribed by the commissioner.
(b) This course must consist of, but is not limited to, a basic understanding of:
(1) motorized bicycles and their limitations;
(2) motorized bicycle laws and rules;
(3) safe operating practices and basic operating techniques;
(4) helmets and protective clothing;
(5) motorized bicycle traffic strategies; and
(6) effects of alcohol and drugs on motorized bicycle operators.
(c) The commissioner may adopt rules prescribing the content of the safety course, examination, and the information to be contained on the permits. A person operating a motorized bicycle under a motorized bicycle permit is subject to the restrictions imposed by section 169.974,
subdivision 2, on operation of a motorcycle under a two-wheel instruction permit.
(d) The fees for motorized bicycle operator's permits are as follows:

(1) Motorized bicycle operator's permit before age 21 and valid until age 21 - $9.75
 
(2) Renewal permit age 21 or older and valid for four years - $15.75
 
(3) Duplicate of any renewal permit - $5.25
 
(4) Written examination and instruction permit, valid for 30 days - $6.75