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A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota Contacts:

Shelly Deutsch, State Office Administrator
A.B.A.T.E. of MN State Office
PO Box 142
Mapleton, MN 56065
Phone: (507) 487-5000
or email

Jane Doyle, State Coordinator - (612) 910-1572

or Use the e-mail form provided below:

MN Red Light Law

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:

MN Laws and Regs

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: