{"id":374318,"date":"2016-04-04T11:04:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/minnesota-law\/minnesota-traffic-laws.html"},"modified":"2023-10-17T12:52:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T17:52:26","slug":"minnesota-traffic-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/minnesota-law\/minnesota-traffic-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Traffic Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Minnesota Traffic Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/melissa-bender-esq\/\">Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            October 17, 2023\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Following the Minnesota rules of the road can help ensure your safety and the safety of other motorists while driving in The North Star State. It can also help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets.html\">avoid a traffic citation&nbsp;<\/a>from a police officer.<\/p>\r\n<p>In this article, you can learn more about Minnesota&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic.html\">traffic offenses<\/a>&nbsp;and motor vehicle laws.<\/p>\r\n<p>Use the following driving manuals and vehicle codes:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dps.mn.gov\/divisions\/dvs\/forms-documents\/Documents\/Minnesota_Drivers_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Driver&#8217;s Manual<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/part\/TRANSPORTATION\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chapters 160 through 174A Transportation<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The driving manuals and vehicle codes in the bullets above cover several topics. The links at the end of this article also go in-depth about state-specific traffic and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic.html\">driving laws<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>This article and the linked materials will help you learn about:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Basic driving rules, like who has the right-of-way,&nbsp;the legal way to make a left turn, and where to make a U-turn<\/li>\r\n<li>Speed limits for varying roads, highways, and residential areas<\/li>\r\n<li>Driver&#8217;s license issuance, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement<\/li>\r\n<li>Crossing paths and yielding to emergency vehicles, snowplows, and school buses<\/li>\r\n<li>Restrictions on using cell phones and other wireless communication devices while driving<\/li>\r\n<li>Traffic signals and devices like stop signs, yield signs, and stop lights<\/li>\r\n<li>Unlawful&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/unlawful-vehicle-modifications.html\">vehicle modifications<\/a>&nbsp;to engines, lighting, exhaust systems, mufflers, headlights, and more<\/li>\r\n<li>Required vehicle equipment such as headlamps, brake lights, turn signals, and rearview mirrors<\/li>\r\n<li>Traffic-control devices like pedestrian control signals and crosswalk signals<\/li>\r\n<li>Safety practices for passing and overtaking commercial vehicles<\/li>\r\n<li>Special&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dps.mn.gov\/divisions\/msp\/commercial-vehicles\/Documents\/Pamphlets\/2012%20RV_Boat%20Trailers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rules for towing<\/a>&nbsp;equipment like campers, boats, or snowmobiles<\/li>\r\n<li>Regulations for motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and scooters<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Traffic Offense Levels and Penalties<\/h2>\r\n<p>Minnesota statutes regulate traffic and motor vehicle violations. Four&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/mn\/crimes-expungement-victims-ch-609-624\/mn-st-sect-609-02\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">offense levels<\/a>&nbsp;are used to categorize the severity of the offense.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A <b>petty misdemeanor<\/b>&nbsp;is the least serious traffic offense. It is not considered a crime but does carry a fine of up to $300. Most traffic violations are petty misdemeanors. Examples of this type of offense include&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/running-a-red-light-stop-sign.html\">running a red light<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/speeding.html\">speeding<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Misdemeanor&nbsp;traffic offenses<\/b> often require a court appearance in addition to a fine of up to $1,000. These offenses can also carry a jail sentence of up to 90 days. Most&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/traffic\/traffic-tickets\/reckless-driving.html\">reckless driving<\/a>&nbsp;charges are considered misdemeanors.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Gross misdemeanors&nbsp;and&nbsp;felonies<\/b>&nbsp;are the highest offense levels. Most traffic violations do not fall under these categories. Some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/dui\/charges\/felony-dui.html\">Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges<\/a>&nbsp;can be gross misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the circumstances.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Other Resources for Minnesota Drivers<\/h2>\r\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dps.mn.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Department of Public Safety<\/a>&nbsp;website is a hub for useful information for Minnesota drivers across the state. Drivers in the Minneapolis\/St. Paul metro and outstate Minnesota alike can find several resources, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Information on the different&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dps.mn.gov\/divisions\/msp\/contact\/pages\/district-index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">state patrol districts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>How to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dps.mn.gov\/divisions\/msp\/contact\/pages\/report-unsafe-driving.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report unsafe driving<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/511mn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota 511 Travel Information<\/a>&nbsp;provides real-time updates on various traffic and road conditions, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Vehicle crashes and traffic slowdowns<\/li>\r\n<li>Road closures<\/li>\r\n<li>Construction area updates<\/li>\r\n<li>Inclement and winter weather driving conditions<\/li>\r\n<li>Snowplow locations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Minnesota Traffic Laws: Statutes and Links<\/h2>\r\n<p>Find useful Minnesota traffic laws and links to their statutes in the table below.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Drinking &amp; Driving Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Driving while impaired<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statutes Chapter 169A)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without a License \/ With a Suspended License<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/171.02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License required<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statute 171.02)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without Insurance \/ With Insufficient Insurance<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169.791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Criminal penalty for failure to produce proof of insurance<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statute 169.791)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Driving Without Registration \/ With Expired Registration<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/168.09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registration required<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statute 168.09)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Illegal U-Turn<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169.19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turning, starting, and signaling<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statute 169.19)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Leaving the Scene of an Accident \/ Hit &amp; Run<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169.09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collisions<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statute 169.09)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Mechanical Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traffic Regulations: Equipment<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statutes Ch. 169;&nbsp;<i>scroll to<\/i>&nbsp;169.47 to 169.75)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Reckless Driving<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169.13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reckless or careless driving<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statute 169.13)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Running a Red Light \/ Stop Sign<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169.06\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Signs, signals, and markings<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statute 169.06)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Seat Belt \/ Child Restraint Violations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169.685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seat belt; passenger restraint system for children<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statute 169.685)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169.686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seat belt use required; penalty<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statute 169.686)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Speeding<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169.14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speed limits, zones; radar<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statute 169.14)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Unlawful Vehicle Modifications<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traffic Regulations: Equipment<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statutes Ch. 169;&nbsp;<i>scroll to<\/i>&nbsp;169.47 to 169.75)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>Hands-Free Cell Phone Use<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169.475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use of wireless communications device<\/a>&nbsp;(MN Statute Ch. 169.475 )<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<h2>Traffic Violation? Get Help Now<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you have been ticketed for a traffic violation in the state of Minnesota, you should contact a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/traffic-violations\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">traffic ticket attorney<\/a>&nbsp;in your area.<\/p>\r\n<p>An experienced attorney can review your citation to ensure law enforcement applied the proper traffic regulations&nbsp;correctly. 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