604.12 RESTRICTIONS ON DENYING ACCESS TO PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION; CIVIL ACTIONS.

Subdivision 1.Definitions.As used in this section:

169.06 SIGNS, SIGNALS, MARKINGS.

Subd. 9.Affirmative defense relating to unchanging traffic-control signal.

(a) A person operating a bicycle or motorcycle who violates subdivision 4 by entering or crossing an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal against a red light has an affirmative defense to that charge if the person establishes all of the following conditions:

A personalized vertical motorcycle plate may be issued upon payment of an additional payment of $100. The vertical plate must have not more than four identification characters, cannot be a duplication of any current or reserved license plate.

Minnesota Statute 168.12

Minnesota Motorcycle Laws and Regulations

1. All motorcyclists must:

• have a motorcycle instruction permit or a motorcycle endorsement. 169.974 subd. 2 (a)
• register their motorcycle and display a valid license plate. 169.79 subd. 1
• carry liability insurance for their bike and proof of insurance when riding. 169.797 subd. 3
• wear eye protection, either a face shield, goggles, or glasses. Windshields no longer meet legal requirements. 169.974 subd. 4 (a)

2. When riding on a motorcycle permit, riders:

Do your civic duty as a motorcyclist and Minnesota citizen - And get a free patch too!

WRITE TO RIDE PROGRAM

The goal of the Write to Ride program is to encourage communication between A.B.A.T.E. members and legislators at the state and federal levels.

MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

Attached are detailed instructions for documenting motorcycle profiling in Minnesota.  Please contact Frank @ 612-801-2920 with any questions or suggestions.

Motorcycle Rider Training Courses and Evening License Testing Schedules are online at the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center. New and experienced riders can benefit from a wide range of affordable training courses to earn a motorcycle license, build crash-avoidance skills, learn bike maintenance and more. Training is available at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities across Minnesota April through September.

Many thanks to all of our Share the Road volunteers!