MINNESOTA CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATUTE SERVICE

SPEED
Speed (In 30 mph zone or lower {Urban Area})..............................................169.14.2(a)(1)
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Speed (In 65 mph zone)................................................................................ 169.14.2(a)(2)
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Speed (In 55 mph zone)................................................................................ 169.14.2(a)(3)
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Speed (In 70 mph zone)................................................................................ 169.14.2(a)(4)
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Speed (In 65 mph zone {Urban Area})...........................................................169.14.2(a)(5)
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Speed (Exceed 10 mph in Alley)....................................................................169.14.2(a)(6)
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Speed (In 25 mph zone {residential}).............................................................169.14.2(a)(7)
Speed (In 35 mph zone {residential}).............................................................169.14.2(a)(8)
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Fail to reduce speed in presence of emergency lights flashing...........................169.14.3(a)
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Speed Exceed Speed Limit Posted in Local Jurisdiction Speed Zones...................169.14.5
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Speed (School zone)........................................................................................ 169.14.5a(b)
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Speed (work zone)........................................................................................... 169.14.5d(b)
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Drive at less than posted speed.............................................................................. 169.14.8
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Speed -trailer park.................................................................................................. 327.27.2
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Speed (Park Road)............................................................................................... 169.14.5e
Impeding traffic (Slow speed).................................................................................... 169.15
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HIGHWAY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Traffic Regulations - Failure to obey traffic control device..................................169.06.4(a)
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Traffic control signal-green indication Vehicles (light)..............................169.06.5(a)(1)(i)
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Traffic control signal-green indication Vehicles (arrow)...........................169.06.5(a)(1)(ii)
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Traffic control signal-green indication Pedestrians ................................169.06.5(a)(1)(iii)
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Failure to Stop at Stop Signs or Stop Lines...........................................................169.30(b)
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Unlawful to Possess/Alter/Deface/Remove Signs......................................................169.08
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Reckless Driving................................................................................................ 169.13.1(a)
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Reckless Driving (racing)................................................................................... 169.13.1(b)
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Careless Driving..................................................................................................... 169.13.2
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Duty to Drive with Due Care-Speed Greater than Reasonable...
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Radar jammer prohibited..................................................................................... 169.14.12
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Passing (On right where prohibited)....................................................................... 169.18.4
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Unsafe Passing left of Roadway Center................................................................. 169.18.5
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Passing in no passing zone........................................................................... 169.18.5(b)(3)
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Wrong way on one way...................................................................................... 169.18.6(a)
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Fail to drive in correct lane (fog line violation).....................................................169.18.7(a)
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Driving in center lane.......................................................................................... 169.18.7(b)
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Follow too close................................................................................................. 169.18.8(a)
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Follow too close (commercial/towing)................................................................. 169.18.8(b)
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Follow too close (emergency vehicle.................................................................. 169.18.8(c)
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Updated 11/09

Crossing median.................................................................................................... 169.18.9

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Slow Moving Vehicle, Keep Right......................................................................... 169.18.10
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Passing parked emergency vehicle (failure to allow one lane)..............................169.18.11
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Improper Turn......................................................................................................... 169.19.1
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U-turn, Illegal or unsafe.......................................................................................... 169.19.2
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Starting a parked car unsafely................................................................................ 169.19.3
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Change of course (Unsafe or w/out signal)............................................................. 169.19.4
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Fail to signal turn.................................................................................................... 169.19.5
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Fail to yield for ped waiting to cross in crosswalk or at intersection...............169.21.2(a),(d)
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Jaywalking-Pedestrian fails to use crosswalk...................................................169.21.3(c)
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Hitchhiking/Soliciting Ride from roadway................................................................ 169.22.1
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Motorized Bicycle- Violation..................................................................................... 169.223
Motorized Bicycle- Operation on Sidewalk Prohibited...........................................169.223.3
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Motorized foot scooter (Prohibited on sidewalk)...................................................169.225.2
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Motorized foot scooter (Minimum age of 12).........................................................169.225.3
Railroad signal Must stop when flashing......................................................169.26.1(a)(1)
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Railroad gate Drive around while flashing .......................................................169.26.1(c)
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Failure to Stop at Stop Signs or Stop Lines...........................................................169.30(b)
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Stop at sidewalk (from alley or driveway)................................................................... 169.31
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Prohibited parking on sidewalk.........................................................................169.34(a)(1)
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Prohibited Parking within 10 of fire hydrant......................................................169.34(a)(4)
Traffic Regulation - Stopping/Standing/Parking - Signs Prohibit Stopping.......169.34(a)(14)
Unauthorized Use of Parking Certificate for Physically Disabled...........................169.345.4
Handicapped Parking Violation .......................................................................169.346.1(1)
Littering.................................................................................................................. 169.42.1
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Littering-Dangerous object on roadway.................................................................. 169.42.2
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Littering-Throwing/dropping object at/on vehicle.....................................................169.42.4
Texting While Driving or in Traffic..................................................................... 169.475.2
Headlamps required sunset-sunrise...............................................................169.48.1(a)(1)
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Headlamps required in rain/snow/hail/sleet....................................................169.48.1(a)(2)
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Headlamps required Any Other Time Visibility is Impaired.............................169.48.1(a)(3)
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Taillights, rear lamps.............................................................................................. 169.50.1
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License plate light required..................................................................................... 169.50.2
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Projecting load (Light or flag required)....................................................................... 169.52
Slow moving vehicle sign required........................................................................... 169.522
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Lights on parked vehicles.......................................................................................... 169.53
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Lights on all vehicles.............................................................................................. 169.55.1
Brake lights........................................................................................................ 169.57.1(a)
Turn signal......................................................................................................... 169.57.2(a)
Identification lights on long/wide vehicle................................................................. 169.58.1
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Fail to dim, meet at 1000 ft.................................................................................... 169.61(b)
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Fail to dim, following at 200 ft................................................................................ 169.61(c)
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Brake required (motor vehicle)................................................................................ 169.67.1
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Brakes required (motorcycle).................................................................................. 169.67.2

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Brakes required (trailer).......................................................................................... 169.67.3
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Brakes not in working order.................................................................................... 169.67.5
Child restraint not equipped and installed...................................................169.685.5(b)
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Child restraint not fastened (<8 years old under 57 inches).......................169.685.5(b)
Driver seat belt violation................................................................................ 169.686.1(a)
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Passenger seat belt violation .......................................................................169.686.1(a)
Muffler Required........................................................................................................ 169.69
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Rearview mirror required........................................................................................... 169.70
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Vision obstruction-cracked windshield............................................................ 169.71.1(a)(1)
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Vision obstruction-hanging objects.................................................................169.71.1(a)(2)
Windshield wipers required..................................................................................... 169.71.2
Windows covered with frost or steam..................................................................... 169.71.3
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Tinted windows-windshield............................................................................ 169.71.4(a)(1)
Windows highly reflective or mirrored............................................................169.71.4(a)(2)
Tinted windows - other >50% {+/-3%}..........................................................169.71.4(a)(3)
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Tires studded prohibited..................................................................................... 169.72.1(c)
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Unsafe Tires prohibited........................................................................................... 169.724
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Bumper required..................................................................................................... 169.73.2
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High bumper (Car-20 inch, Truck 25-inch)................................................169.73.4(a)(1),(2)
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Mud flaps required on trucks................................................................................. 169.733.1
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Annual inspection of commercial vehicle required................................................169.781.2
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Towing vehicle-connection exceeds 15 Feet......................................................169.82.1(b)
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Trailer not equipped with safety chains or cables...............................................169.82.3(a)
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Driver refuses to submit to weighing or unload extra weight...............................169.85.1(a)
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Scanner prohibited in motor vehicle................................................................. 299C.37.1(a)
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FAIL TO YIELD-DRIVER
Fail to yield, intersection......................................................................................... 169.20.1
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Fail to yield, driver making left turn......................................................................... 169.20.2
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Fail to yield, stop sign......................................................................................... 169.20.3(b)
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DRIVERS LICENSE VIOLATIONS
Driving w/out Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited. . .171.02.1
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Violation of class or endorsement........................................................................... 171.02.2
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Violation of instruction permit (18 yrs +)............................................................171.05 .1(a)
Violation of instruction permit (under 18 yrs)...........................................................171.05.2
Violation of instruction permit (using cell or wireless telephone)..............171.05.2b(c)
Violation of provisional license (using cell or wireless telephone)............171.055.2(a)
Violation of provisional license (number of passenger/age restrictions). .171.055.2(c)
Violation of provisional license (operate vehicle between 12 am & 5 am). 171.055.2(d)
No DL in possession.................................................................................................. 171.08
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Violation of DL restrictions (alcohol/controlled substance)..............................171.09.1(d)(1)
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Violation of DL restrictions (non-alcohol)........................................................171.09.1(d)(2)
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Lost/Destroyed/Illegible Driver's License................................................................... 171.10
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Failure to Obtain New Driver's License after Changing Name or Address.................171.11
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MINNESOTA CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATUTE SERVICE

Display/Possess fictitious or fraudulently altered DL or MN ID...........................171.22.1(1)
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Lend driver's license/MN ID card to another.......................................................171.22.1(2)
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Display or represent as one's own any DL or MN ID issued to another..............171.22.1(3)
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Use fictitious name/DOB or make false stmt when applying for DL....................171.22.1(4)
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Alter DL or MN identification card....................................................................... 171.22.1(5)
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Use false name/DOB To identify self to police....................................................171.22.1(8)
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Display as valid any canceled/revoked/suspended DL.......................................171.22.1(9)
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Driving after suspension......................................................................................... 171.24.1
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Driving after revocation........................................................................................... 171.24.2
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Driving after cancellation........................................................................................ 171.24.3
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Driving after CDL disqualification............................................................................ 171.24.4
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Driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety...................................................171.24.5
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Violate Limited Drivers License Conditions-License not in possession...................171.30.4
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Allow unlicensed driver to drive.............................................................................. 169.90.2
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MOTORCYCLE
Operate MC without Two-Wheel Endorsement License Requirements............169.974.2(a)
Operate MC with expired permit.......................................................................169.974.2(b)
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Violation of MC Permit - Carry passengers while operating..........................169.974.2(c)(1)
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Violation of MC Permit - Drive at night..........................................................169.974.2(c)(2)
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Violation of MC Permit Helmet required....................................................169.974.2(c)(4)
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MC under age 18 not wearing protective headgear..........................................169.974.4(a)
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Operate MC without protective eyewear...........................................................169.974.4(a)
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Operate MC without headlight lighted................................................................169.974.5(i)
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VEHICLE REGISTRATION/TAXATION
Expd Registration - Fail to display current plates w/in 10 days -first of the month...168.09.4
Failure to transfer ownership (Title)...................................................................... 168A.10.1
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Failure to register vehicle........................................................................................ 168.09.1
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Intent to escape tax................................................................................................... 168.35
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Unregistered-Certificate Revoked........................................................................... 168.36.1
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Use of revoked or suspended plates...................................................................... 168.36.1
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Illegal use of license plate or tab............................................................................. 168.36.2
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Use of plate not issues to vehicle........................................................................... 168.36.2
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Altered license plate............................................................................................... 168.36.3
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Front and rear plates required................................................................................ 169.79.6
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Expired registration................................................................................................. 169.79.1
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Fail to display current registration........................................................................... 169.79.1
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Displaying license plate -- obscured plate violation.................................................169.79.7
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Updated 11/09

INSURANCE
No Proof of insurance when operating motor vehicle............................................169.791.2
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Vehicle owner who is not driver-fail to produce proof of insurance........................169.791.4
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False policy information to officer or court regarding vehicle insurance................169.791.7
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Display, Possess Insurance ID card when insurance not in force.....................169.793.1(1)
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Display insurance card for different vehicle .....................................................169.793.1(1)
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Display Altered or Fictitious Insurance ID card.................................................169.793.1(3)
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No insurance (owner)........................................................................................ 169.797.2
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No insurance (driver)............................................................................................ 169.797.3
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False Claim of Vehicle Insurance.......................................................................169.797.3a
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ALCOHOL/TOBACCO/DRUGS
Retail/Store/Club-Permit u/21 to consume.................................................340A.503.1(a)(1)
Underage consumption.............................................................................. 340A.503.1(a)(2)
Furnish/Sell to underage parties.................................................................... 340A.503.2(1)
Underage purchase of alcohol....................................................................... 340A.503.2(2)
Underage possession of alcohol........................................................................ 340A.503.3
Misrepresent age to purchase............................................................................ 340A.503.5
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Underage drinking and driving.............................................................................. 169A.33.2
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Open bottle (party consuming in vehicle).............................................................169A.35.2
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Open bottle (non-consumption-passenger)..........................................................169A.35.3
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Open bottle (non-consumption-driver).................................................................. 169A.35.4
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Allow open bottle.................................................................................................. 169A.35.4
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Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration.........................152.027.4(a)
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Possess Over 1.4 Grams Marijuana In Motor Vehicle (Driver/Owner)...................152.027.3
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Possession of drug paraphernalia........................................................................... 152.092
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Unlawful smoking (in posted no-smoking area).......................................................609.681
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Huffing/Abuse of toxic substance for intoxication..................................................609.684.3
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Sale of tobacco to minor (first offense)...........................................................609.685.1a(a)
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Furnish tobacco or tobacco related device to minor.........................................609.685.2(a)
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Use false ID to purchase tobacco or tobacco-related device............................609.685.2(b)
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Underage use/possession of tobacco or tobacco-related device..........................609.685.3
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Underage purchase/attempt to purchase tobacco or related device.....................609.685.3
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Department of Natural Resources
Off Highway Motorcycles OHM registration/decal - Fail to display....................84.788.3(f)
Off Highway Motorcycles - Owner Allow Illegal Operation by Juvenile....................84.793.3
ATV - Prohibit Youth Operators-Under 12-Operate on public road...............84.9256.1(b)(2)
ATV - Operate Unregistered Vehicle...................................................................... 84.922.1
ATV - Prohibition on Youthful Operators-Driver's License Required.................84.9256.1(a)
ATV - Youthful Operators /Passengers - Under 18 - Helmet Required.............84.9256.2(a)
ATV - Allow Illegal Operation by Juvenile. 84.9256.3
ATV - Operation on Roads and Rights of Way Prohibited..................................84.928.1(a)
ATV - Improper Crossing Fail to Stop at Should or Roadway........................84.928.1a(2)
ATV - Improper Crossing - Failure to yield........................................................84.928.1a(3)
Snowmobile - Operate/Transport Unregistered ......................................................84.82.1a
Snowmobile - Fail to Display Valid Registration ...............................................6100.5000.5
Snowmobile - Trail Sticker Required on a State Snowmobile Trail...................84.8205.1(a)
Snowmobile - Youth - Operate Without Safety Certificate..................................84.862.1(a)
Snowmobile - Improper Crossing Fail to Stop at Should or Roadway............84.87.1(c)(2)
Snowmobile - Improper Crossing - Failure to yield...........................................84.87.1(c)(3)

Snowmobile - Operate at greater rate of speed than circumstances allow...........84.87.2(1)

Snowmobile- Snowmobile-Operate in Careless/Reckless Manner......................84.87.2(2)
Snowmobile - Youth Operate Illegally on Street /Hwy/Public Land and Water....84.872.1(a)
Snowmobile - Allow Illegal Operation by Juvenile...................................................84.872.2