Minnesota § 169.31 - STOP AT SIDEWALK

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 169.31 — STOP AT SIDEWALK, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 169.31. STOP AT SIDEWALK

The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district emerging from an alley, driveway, or building shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or into the sidewalk area and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and all other traffic on the sidewalk.

History:

(2720-216) 1937 c 464 s 66; 1978 c 739 s 13

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 169.31

What does Minnesota Statutes § 169.31 cover?

Section 169.31 ("STOP AT SIDEWALK") 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.

How do I cite Minnesota § 169.31?

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