TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

See also MOTOR VEHICLES

Accidents

Generally, see TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

Reports, see TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORTS

Adult court traffic offenses, juvenile offenders, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.225

Arrests, see Violators under this topic

Automated license plate readers, see under LICENSE PLATES

Backing, controlled access highways, backing onto, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.305

Bicycles, see Traffic regulations under BICYCLES

"Blocking the box," prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.15

Bridges, see BRIDGES (STRUCTURES)

Careless driving, see CARELESS DRIVING

Conflict of laws, state law to prevail, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.022

Criminal vehicular operation, see CRIMINAL VEHICULAR OPERATION

Defenses, motorcyclists, entering or crossing intersections against red lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Definitions

Drivers' licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.04

Highway Traffic Regulation Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011

Motor vehicle insurance, Minn. Statutes 2026 65B.14

Right of way, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.20

Safety of school children, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.444

Driver education, see DRIVER EDUCATION

Driving rules

Animal-drawn vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Buses, operation on freeway or expressway shoulders, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.306

Driver's license examination, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.13

Firehoses, crossing, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.41

Following vehicles closely, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.03, 169.18

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Intersections, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.15

Laned highways, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.13

Motorcycles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.974

Motorized bicycles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.223

Motorized foot scooters, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.225

Obstructing driver's view, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.37

Parking, see same under this topic

Passing, see same under this topic

Signaling, see same under this topic

Slow-moving vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.15, 169.18

Speed limits, see SPEED LIMITS

Standing, see same under this topic

Starting, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.19, 169.21

Stopping, see same under this topic

Turning, see Turning under this topic

Work zones, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Yielding, see same under this topic

Emergency vehicles, see EMERGENCY VEHICLES

Enforcement of law, racial profiling, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.8471

Evidence, negligence, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.96

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

Fines

Petty misdemeanors, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.34, 169.89

School buses, stopping or passing violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.444

Surcharges, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.14, 171.16, 588.01

Flaggers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.812

Following too closely

Emergency vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Streetcars, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.03

Hands-Free law, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.475

Headlights, see HEADLIGHTS

Headphones in vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.471

Highway Traffic Regulation Act, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011 to 169.99

Highway work zones, violations while in, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.14, 169.147

Impeding motorcycles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Lawsuits, negligence, prima facie evidence, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.96

Liability, motor vehicle lessees and lessors, violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 168.2701

Major traffic offenses, juvenile offenders, Minn. Statutes 2026 142A.765, 260B.225

Marine traffic rules, Minn. Statutes 2026 86B.211, 260B.225

Military installations, adjutant general, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 190.11

Motorcycle road guards, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.60

Motorized foot scooters, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.225

National Guard, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 192.31

Ordinances

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.035

Parking, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.35

State law, conformity, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.022

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Weight limits of highways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.822

Overdimensional load escort drivers, see under DRIVERS

Parking

Bicycle ways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.34

Bikeways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Diesel school buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.885

Disabled persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.345, 169.346

Emergency vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.03

Good samaritans, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.342

Local authorities, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.035

Motor vehicles parked on school grounds, removal, Minn. Statutes 2026 123B.02

Motorcycles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.974

No curb, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.35

One-way roadways, ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.35

Parallel to curb, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.35

Parked vehicles, lights, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.53

Petroleum transport, Minn. Statutes 2026 221.0314

Prohibited parking

Bicycle ways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.34

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.32, 169.34

Good samaritans, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.342

Motor vehicles, impoundments, see Motor vehicles under IMPOUNDMENTS

Near fire apparatus, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.40

State colleges and universities, Minn. Statutes 2026 136F.53, 169.966

Trucks, tailgates or tailboards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.43

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Visibility, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.32

Passing

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Motorcycles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.974

Motorized foot scooters, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.225

Passing vehicles stopped for pedestrians, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21

Speed limits, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.14

Stalled or disabled vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Peace officer duties

Local authorities, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.035, 169.147

Traffic, directing, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.28, 169.29, 169.34, 169.812

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

Posting (notices), local ordinances, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.035

Private roadways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.05

Public information and education programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.219

Railroad stop crossings, Minn. Statutes 2026 219.20, 219.22

Railroad yield crossings, Minn. Statutes 2026 219.20

Reckless driving, see RECKLESS DRIVING

Red light camera systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Right of way

Bicycle ways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.212

Blind persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.202, 256C.03

Deaf persons, Minn. Statutes 2026 256C.03

Drivers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21

Electric personal assistive mobility devices, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.212

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.20

Motor vehicles crossing to turn, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.19

National Guard, Minn. Statutes 2026 192.31

Pedestrian crossings, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21, 169.31

School children, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21

Sidewalks, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.212, 169.31

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Safe road zones, recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.065

Safety patrol, see SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL

Scooters, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.225

Shoulders, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.306

Signaling

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.19

School buses

Lights, see under SCHOOL BUSES

Stop-signal arm systems, see under SCHOOL BUSES

Speed limit, see SPEED LIMITS

Speed safety camera systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.14

Stalled or disabled vehicles, passing, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Standing

Emergency vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.03

Local authorities, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.035

Prohibited standing, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.32, 169.34

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Visibility, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.32

Starting

Adult crossing guards, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21

Parked cars, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.19

School bus flaggers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

State colleges and universities, Minn. Statutes 2026 136F.53, 136F.54, 169.966

Stopping

At sidewalks, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.31

At yield signs, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.201

Blind persons, right of way, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.202, 256C.03

Emergency vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.03

Good samaritans, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.342

Local authorities, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.035

Pedestrians, right of way, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21, 169.31

Prohibited stopping, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.32, 169.34, 169.342

Railroad crossings, see Stopping at under RAILROAD CROSSINGS

Right of way, see same under this topic

School bus flaggers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

School safety patrol, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21

Signaling, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.19

Streetcars, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.03

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Visibility, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.32

Stops

Emergency vehicles, proceeding past, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.03

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Tailgating, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.03, 169.18, 171.165

Television screens in vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.471

Texting while driving, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011, 169.475

Toll facilities, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.90

Towing, freeway service patrol, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.035

Traffic accident reports, see TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORTS

Traffic flow, interfering with, opening of motor vehicle doors, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.315

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

Turning

Bicycle ways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.19

Bikeways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Green arrow signal, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Green circular signal, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Lane changes, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.19

Laned highways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.18

Left turns

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.18 to 169.20

Motorized foot scooters, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.225

Markers, buttons, or signs, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.19

Right of way, see same under this topic

Right turns, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.19

Signaling, see same under this topic

U-turns, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.19, 169.305

University of Minnesota, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.02, 169.022, 169.965

Violations and penalties

Arrests, see Violators under this topic

Careless driving, see CARELESS DRIVING

Cellular telephones, minor drivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.05

Chargeable traffic violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 65B.133

Commercial drivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.163, 171.168

Committing, attempting to commit, conspiring, aiding, causing, or permitting offense, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.90

Court administrators, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.95

Court fees, surcharges, Minn. Statutes 2026 357.021

Criminal vehicular operation, see CRIMINAL VEHICULAR OPERATION

Depriving motorcycle use of full lane, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.974

District court, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.95

Driving while impaired, see DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED

Fines, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.14, 169.89, 171.16, 299D.03, 588.01

Fresh pursuit, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.71

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.16, 171.17

Gross misdemeanors, pedestrian crosswalks, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21

Habitual violation, suspension of drivers' license, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.18

High-occupancy vehicle lane, single occupant vehicle user, Minn. Statutes 2026 160.93

Juvenile offenders, see Violators under this topic

Local penalties, conformity with state regulations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.022

Major traffic offenses, juveniles, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.225

Misdemeanors, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21, 169.89, 169.891

Motor vehicle insurance, Minn. Statutes 2026 65B.133, 65B.15

Motor vehicle owners, requiring or permitting offense by others, unlawful, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.90

Motorcycles, driving rules violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.974

Motorized foot scooters, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.225

Moving violations

Drivers' licenses and permits, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.04, 171.055

Four in previous three-year period, school bus drivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 631.40

Impoundment of license plates, Minn. Statutes 2026 168.041

Information about, use in cancellation or reduction of insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2026 65B.16

Minor drivers, licenses and permits, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.55, 171.04, 171.05

Motor carriers of railroad employees, Minn. Statutes 2026 221.0255

Motor vehicle insurance, cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2026 65B.15

School bus drivers, disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448, 171.02, 171.3215

Suspension of drivers license, Minn. Statutes 2026 168.041

Negligence, prima facie evidence, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.96

Parking violations

Disability parking violations, fine, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.346

Petty misdemeanors, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.34

Removal of parked vehicles, peace officers, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.33

Towing of vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 168B.035

Passing violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21, 169.444

Payment by dishonored check, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.18

Peace officers' orders or directions, failure to comply, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.02

Petty misdemeanors

Endangerment, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.99

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.89

Jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.891

School buses, passing violations by other drivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.444

Statutes of limitations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.891

Stopping, standing, and parking, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.34

Traffic tickets, notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.99

Presence of car, violation by registered owner, Minn. Statutes 2026 459.14

Presumptions, school buses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.444

Reckless driving, see RECKLESS DRIVING

Records, Public Safety Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.12

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

Red lights, motorcyclists, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.444, 169.95

Right of way violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.20, 169.21

School bus safety regulations, see Safety under SCHOOL BUSES

Speed safety camera systems, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.14, 169.147

Standing vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.33, 169.34

Stopping violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.34, 169.444, 169.999

Tickets, see TRAFFIC TICKETS

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

Work zone violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06, 169.14, 169.147

Yielding violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.20, 169.21

Violators

Appearance in court, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.91, 169.92

Arrests, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.91, 169.93

Convictions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.94

Disability parking violations, fines, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.346

Juvenile offenders

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.16

Suspension of driver's license, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.16

Youth-oriented driver improvement clinics, see under DRIVER EDUCATION

Ordinances, revocation of drivers' licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.17

Wireless communications devices, use, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011, 169.475

Work zones

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.011

Speed limits, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.14

Speed safety camera pilot project, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.147

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Yielding

Buses operated on freeway or expressway shoulders, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.306

Drivers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21

Electric personal assistive mobility devices, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.212

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.06

Intersections, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.20

Motor vehicles crossing bicycle ways, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.19

Pedestrian crossings, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.21, 169.219, 171.13

Signs, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.201

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic