Minnesota Legislature
HF 85
1st Engrossment - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:33am
Current Version - 1st Engrossment
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A bill for an act
relating to traffic regulations; authorizing mounting global positioning systems on
windshields; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.71, subdivision 1.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 169.71, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Prohibitions generally; exceptions.
(a) A person shall not drive or
operate any motor vehicle with:
(1) a windshield cracked or discolored to an extent to limit or obstruct proper vision;
(2) any objects suspended between the driver and the windshield, other thannew text begin :
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new text begin (i)new text end sun visors deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ;new text end
new text begin (ii) new text end rearview mirrorsnew text begin ;
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new text begin (iii) global positioning systems or navigation systems when mounted or located near
the bottommost portion of the windshield;new text end and
new text begin (iv) new text end electronic toll collection devices; or
(3) any sign, poster, or other nontransparent material upon the front windshield,
sidewings, or side or rear windows of the vehicle, other than a certificate or other paper
required to be so displayed by law or authorized by the state director of the Division of
Emergency Management or the commissioner of public safety.
(b) Paragraph (a), clauses (2) and (3), do not apply to law enforcement vehicles.
(c) Paragraph (a), clause (2), does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles.