Minnesota § 219.17 - UNIFORM WARNING SIGNS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 219.17 — UNIFORM WARNING SIGNS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 219.17. UNIFORM WARNING SIGNS
The commissioner by rule shall require that uniform warning signs be placed at grade crossings. There are four distinct types of uniform warning signs: a crossbuck sign, for use in the immediate vicinity of the crossing; an advance warning sign, to indicate the approach to a grade crossing; a yield sign with the word "yield" plainly appearing on it; and, when deemed necessary and instead of a yield sign, a stop sign with the word "stop" plainly appearing on it, to indicate that persons on the highway approaching the crossing, whether in vehicles or otherwise, must come to a stop before proceeding over the grade crossing.
History:
(4743-2) 1925 c 336 s 2; 1971 c 25 s 67; 1976 c 166 s 23; 1980 c 460 s 13; 1985 c 265 art 4 s 1; 2013 c 127 s 53
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 219.17
What does Minnesota Statutes § 219.17 cover?
Section 219.17 ("UNIFORM WARNING SIGNS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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