Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Traffic Regulations & DWI

Minn. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 169.468: VEHICLE SAFETY RULES; FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

This statute authorizes the commissioner of public safety to adopt vehicle safety rules aligned with federal standards and requires approval before new vehicles or equipment can be sold or used in Minnesota. Violation is a misdemeanor.

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