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169.791.2(a)
Statute ID:
15611
Statute Function ID:
33400
Traffic Regulation - Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle
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Penalty
Classifications
Offense Level:
Gross Misdemeanor (GM)
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:
Misdemeanor enhanceable to Gross Misdemeanor, GM is not payable
UCR Code
Description
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:
No
Petty Misdemeanor Only if Prosecutor Certifies:
No
Third Violation Indicator:
No
Qualified Domestic Violence Related:
No
Nonviolent Controlled Substance Offender Review:
No
Wildlife Restitution:
No
Statute Number:
169.791.2(a)
Enactment Date:
May 19, 2015
Effective Date:
May 20, 2015
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation - Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle
Statute ID:
15611
Created:
Jun 8, 2015 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Updated:
Jun 8, 2015 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Last Update Action:
Added
Legal Analyst Comment:
Renumbered to (a); 2015 c 53 s 2; Charge and penalty; Certify to DPS
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation - Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle
Link to MN Statute Text:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/169/791.html
Legislative Session:
2015 - Regular
Session Law Text?:
No
Statute text last updated on:
Jun 8, 2015
(a) Every driver shall have in possession at all times when operating a vehicle and shall produce on demand of a peace officer proof of insurance in force at the time of the demand covering the vehicle being operated. If the driver does not produce the required proof of insurance upon the demand of a peace officer, the driver is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor who violates this section within ten years of the first of two prior convictions under this section, section 169.797, or a statute or ordinance in conformity with one of those sections. The same prosecuting authority who is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor violations of this section is responsible for prosecuting gross misdemeanor violations of this section. A driver who is not the owner of the vehicle may not be convicted under this section unless the driver knew or had reason to know that the owner did not have proof of insurance required by this section, provided that the driver provides the officer with the name and address of the owner at the time of the demand or complies with subdivision 3. (b) The use of an electronic device to display proof of insurance does not constitute consent for a peace officer to access other contents of the electronic device. (c) If a person uses an electronic device to display proof of insurance, a peace officer is immune from liability for any damage to the device, unless the peace officer does not exercise due care in handling the device.
