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169.64.3(a)
Statute ID:
17251
Statute Function ID:
35965
Traffic Regulation - Prohibited Lights - Flashing Lights
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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)
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:
Yes
Report to DNR:
No
DPS Group:
No
Conditional Release:
No
Payable:
Yes
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:
169.64.3(a)
Enactment Date:
May 30, 2019
Effective Date:
Jul 1, 2019
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation - Prohibited Lights - Flashing Lights
Statute ID:
17251
Created:
Jun 11, 2019 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Updated:
Jun 11, 2019 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Last Update Action:
Added
Legal Analyst Comment:
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation - Prohibited Lights - Flashing Lights
Link to MN Statute Text:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/169/64.html
Legislative Session:
2019 - Regular
Session Law Text?:
No
Statute text last updated on:
Jun 11, 2019
(a) Flashing lights are prohibited, except: (1) on an authorized emergency vehicle, school bus, bicycle as provided in section 169.222, subdivision 6, road maintenance equipment, tow truck or towing vehicle as provided in section 168B.16, service vehicle, farm tractor, self-propelled farm equipment, rural mail carrier vehicle, or funeral home vehicle; (2) on any vehicle as a means of indicating a right or left turn, or the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing; or (3) as otherwise provided in this section. (b) All flashing warning lights must be of the type authorized by section 169.59, subdivision 4, unless otherwise permitted or required in this chapter. (c) A stop lamp or signal lamp is prohibited from projecting a glaring or dazzling light, except for: (1) strobe lamps as provided under subdivision 8 or section 169.59, subdivision 4; or (2) a school bus equipped with a supplemental warning system under section 169.4503, subdivision 31.
