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TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS

Activation by emergency vehicle operators

Costs, Minn. Statutes 2026 162.14

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Arrow signals, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Arrow signals, red arrow signals, Minn. Rules 8830.1650

Authority to erect, metropolitan transit services, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.411

Bridges over navigable waters, draws, Minn. Statutes 2026 165.09

County state-aid highways, see Traffic signs and signals under COUNTY STATE-AID HIGHWAYS

Approval, Minn. Statutes 2026 162.08

Green traffic signals, activation by emergency vehicle operators, Minn. Statutes 2026 162.08

Natural preservation routes, Minn. Statutes 2026 162.021

Definitions

Capitol area zoning and design, Minn. Rules 2400.2040

Railroads, Minn. Rules 8830.0100

Definitions, traffic regulations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011

Detours, trunk highways, Minn. Statutes 2026 161.24

Directional signals, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.85

Driver's license examinations, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.13

Generally, Minn. Rules 7410.4200

Knowledge tests, Minn. Rules 7410.4500

Physical and mental examinations, Minn. Rules 7410.4400

Three-wheel motorcycles, Minn. Rules 7410.4880

Enforcement of law, improper placement or legibility of device, exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Examinations, driver's license applicants, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.13

False traffic signals, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.851

First class cities, local improvement funds, use, Minn. Statutes 2026 446.04

Flaggers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.812

Flags, work zones, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Green lights

Activation by emergency vehicle operators, Minn. Statutes 2026 162.08, 162.14

Green arrow signals, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Lane-direction-control signals, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Green lights, preemption by railroad active warning devices, Minn. Rules 8830.1650

Intersections

First class cities, improvements, funding, Minn. Statutes 2026 446.04

Through highways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.30

Intersections, preemption by railroad active warning devices, Minn. Rules 8830.1650

Investigations, sign variations, use, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Lane-direction-control signals, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Laned highways, slow-moving traffic, lane design, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Light rail transit, warning signals, local ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2026 473.4055

Lights

Green lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 162.08, 162.14, 169.06

Permitted colors, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Red lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.073

Yellow lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.147

Local authorities, powers and duties

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.035

Intersections, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.30

Ramsey County, Minn. Statutes 2026 383A.16

Traffic safety camera system pilot program, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.147

Maintenance, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Manually operated signals

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Pedestrian crossings, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.215, 169.2151

Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MMUTCD)

Compliance requirements

Generally, Minn. Rules 8830.0400

Specific types of signs

Definitions, railroads, Minn. Rules 8830.0100

Incorporation by reference, Minn. Rules 8830.0100

Interpretation of law, Minn. Rules 8830.0400

Natural preservation routes, compliance, Minn. Rules 8820.4080

Municipal state-aid streets, see Traffic signs and signals under MUNICIPAL STATE-AID STREETS

Municipal state-aid streets, green traffic signals, activation by emergency vehicle operators, Minn. Statutes 2026 162.14

No turn on red signals, Minn. Rules 8830.1650

Obedience to, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Obstruction, outdoor advertising devices, Minn. Statutes 2026 173.15, 173.16

Outdoor advertising on, prohibited, public nuisance, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.07

Override devices, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Pedestrian control signals

Crossing designated for aged or disabled persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.215

Placement, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Safety crossings, ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.2151

Yield signs, drivers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.201

Phasing, signals near railroad grade crossings, Minn. Rules 8830.1650

Placement, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Placement, signals near railroad grade crossings, Minn. Rules 8830.1650

Plans and specifications, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Plans and specifications, railroad active warning devices, Minn. Rules 8830.2125

Preemption by railroad active warning devices, Minn. Rules 8830.1650

Presumptions, placement, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Railroad signs and signals, see RAILROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS

Red lights

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Interference with, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.073

Red light camera systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.147

Red lights, preemption by railroad active warning devices, Minn. Rules 8830.1650

Research, sign variations, use, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Safe road zones, recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.065

School zones, speed limit signs, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.14

Signs

Bicycle ways, conformity, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.263

Natural preservation routes, Minn. Statutes 2026 162.021

Safe road zones, recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.065

Stop signs, see STOP SIGNS

Unauthorized signs, public nuisance, removal, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.07

Standard specification for structural supports for highway signs, luminaires and traffic signals, incorporation by reference, Minn. Rules 8830.0100

Substitution for railroad active warning devices, Minn. Rules 8830.1650

Timing optimization, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.235, 169.147

Timing, signals near railroad grade crossings, Minn. Rules 8830.1650

Traffic regulations, see TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Transportation Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.235

Trunk highways, highways in municipalities, Minn. Statutes 2026 161.163

Uniform system, adoption, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

University of Minnesota

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.965

Traffic regulations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.02

Use, local authorities, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.035

Violations and penalties

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.851

Imitation traffic signs and signals, public nuisance, removal, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.07

Motor vehicles, stopping, standing, or parking violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.34

Outdoor advertising, placement on signs and signals, public nuisance, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.07

Unauthorized signs, public nuisance, removal, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.07

Unlawful possession, alteration, destruction, or removal, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.08

Work zone flagger, disobedience, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Work zones, speed limit signs, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.14

Yellow lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.147

Yellow lights, preemption by railroad active warning devices, Minn. Rules 8830.1650

Yield signs, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.201, 169.30