as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 05/01/2020 07:48am
A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; allowing clear coverings on license plates; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.79, subdivision 7.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.79, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
All plates must be (1) securely fastened so as to
prevent them from swinging, (2) displayed horizontally with the identifying numbers and
letters facing outward from the vehicle, and (3) mounted in the upright position. The person
driving the motor vehicle shall keep the plate legible and unobstructed and free from grease,
dust, or other blurring material so that the lettering is plainly visible at all times. It is unlawful
to cover any assigned letters and numbers or the name of the state of origin of a license
plate with any material deleted text begin whatever, including any clear or colorless materialdeleted text end that affects the
plate's visibility or reflectivity.new text begin A person may cover a license plate with a clear, colorless
material provided that the covering does not affect the plate's visibility or reflectivity.
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