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169.64.4a(a)
Statute ID:
17255
Statute Function ID:
35972
Traffic Regulation - Prohibited Lights - White light projected at rear of vehicle while traveling
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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:
169.64.4a(a)
Enactment Date:
May 30, 2019
Effective Date:
Jul 1, 2019
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Traffic Regulation - Prohibited Lights - White light projected at rear of vehicle while traveling
Statute ID:
17255
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 - White light projected at rear of vehicle while traveling
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) It is unlawful to project a white light at the rear of a vehicle while traveling on any street or highway, except: (1) for a vehicle moving in reverse; (2) for a school bus equipped with a supplemental warning system under section 169.4503, subdivision 31; (3) for a strobe lamp as provided under subdivision 8; (4) as required for license plate illumination under section 169.50, subdivision 2; (5) as provided in section 169.59, subdivision 4; and (6) as otherwise provided in this subdivision. (b) A lighting device mounted on top of a vehicle engaged in deliveries to residences may project a white light to the rear if the sign projects one or more additional colors to the rear. (c) An authorized emergency vehicle may display an oscillating, alternating, or rotating white light used in connection with an oscillating, alternating, or rotating red light when responding to emergency calls.
