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169.49(a)
Statute ID:
15625
Statute Function ID:
33422
Traffic Regulation - Headlamps Required on All Motor Vehicles, Except Motorcycles
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Classifications
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:
Vehicle Equipment/Safety/Inspection (414)
Offense Severity Level:
Function Text:
State Patrol and DVS determined this is equipment violation and not a Cert to DPS
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:
169.49(a)
Enactment Date:
May 22, 2015
Effective Date:
May 23, 2015
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation - Headlamps Required on All Motor Vehicles, Except Motorcycles
Statute ID:
15625
Created:
Jun 10, 2015 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Updated:
Jun 12, 2015 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Last Update Action:
Added
Legal Analyst Comment:
Amended c75 art 2 s23; reference change and move from 2 to 4 in (b)
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation - Headlamps Required on All Motor Vehicles, Except Motorcycles
Link to MN Statute Text:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/169/49.html
Legislative Session:
2015 - Regular
Session Law Text?:
No
Statute text last updated on:
Jun 10, 2015
(a) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, must be equipped with at least two headlamps, including at least one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle. Headlamps must comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in sections 169.47 to 169.66. (b) Every motorcycle must be equipped with at least one and not more than four headlamps, which must comply with the requirements and limitations of sections 169.47 to 169.66.
