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169.974.2(a)

Statute ID: 19706

Statute Function ID: 39531

Traffic Regulation - Motorcycle - Driving on street or highway without endorsement

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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:

Traffic/Transportation (499)

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Function Text:

UCR Code

Description

999

NIBRS Non-Reportable

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Targeted Misdemeanor:

Predatory Offender Registration Review:

Enhanceable:

Certify to DPS:

Yes

Report to DNR:

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Conditional Release:

Payable:

Yes

Petty Misdemeanor Only if Prosecutor Certifies:

Third Violation Indicator:

Yes

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Statute Number:

169.974.2(a)

Enactment Date:

May 15, 2024

Effective Date:

Jul 1, 2024

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Traffic Regulation - Motorcycle - Driving on street or highway without endorsement

Statute ID:

19706

Created:

Jun 11, 2024 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

Sep 30, 2024 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Corrected

Legal Analyst Comment:

Amended 2024 c104 s51; Effective 07/01/2023

Summary Text:

Traffic Regulation - Motorcycle - Driving on street or highway without endorsement

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/169/974.html

Legislative Session:

2024 - Regular

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

Jun 11, 2024

(a) A person must not operate a motorcycle on any street or highway without having a valid driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement as provided by law. A person may operate an autocycle without a motorcycle endorsement, if the person has a valid driver's license issued under section 171.02.

(b) The commissioner of public safety must issue a motorcycle endorsement only if the applicant (1) has in possession a valid motorcycle instruction permit as provided in paragraph (c), (2) has passed a written examination and road test administered by the Department of Public Safety for the endorsement, and (3) in the case of applicants under 18 years of age, presents a certificate or other evidence of having successfully completed an approved motorcycle driver's safety course in this or another state, in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner of public safety for courses offered by a public, private, or commercial school or institute. The commissioner of public safety may waive the road test for any applicant on determining that the applicant possesses a valid license to operate a motorcycle issued by a jurisdiction that requires a comparable road test for license issuance.

(c) The commissioner of public safety must issue a motorcycle instruction permit to any person over 16 years of age who (1) is in possession of a valid driver's license, (2) is enrolled in an approved motorcycle driver's safety course, and (3) has passed a written examination for the permit and paid a fee prescribed by the commissioner of public safety. A motorcycle instruction permit is effective for one year and may be renewed under rules prescribed by the commissioner of public safety.

(d) A person who is operating by virtue of a motorcycle instruction permit must not:

(1) carry any passengers on the streets and highways of this state on the motorcycle while the person is operating the motorcycle;

(2) drive the motorcycle at night; or

(3) drive the motorcycle without wearing protective headgear that complies with standards established by the commissioner of public safety.

(e) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) to (d), the commissioner of public safety may issue a special motorcycle permit, restricted or qualified as the commissioner of public safety deems proper, to any person demonstrating a need for the permit and unable to qualify for a driver's license.