Minnesota § 169.798 - RULES OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 169.798 — RULES OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 169.798. RULES OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Subdivision 1.Authority.
The commissioner of public safety shall have the power and perform the duties imposed by this section and sections 65B.41 to 65B.71 and 169.797 and may adopt rules to implement and provide effective administration of the provisions requiring security and governing termination of security.
Subd. 2.Evidence of security required.
The commissioner of public safety may by rule provide that vehicles owned by certain persons may not be registered in this state unless satisfactory evidence is furnished that security has been provided as required by section 65B.48. If a person who is required to furnish evidence ceases to maintain security, the person shall immediately surrender the registration certificate and license plates for the vehicle. These requirements may be imposed if:
(1) the registrant has not previously registered a vehicle in this state; or
(2) an owner or operator of the vehicle has previously failed to comply with the security requirements of sections 65B.41 to 65B.71 or of prior law; or
(3) the driving record of an owner or operator of the vehicle evidences a continuing disregard of the laws of this state enacted to protect the public safety; or
(4) other circumstances indicate that action is necessary to effectuate the purposes of sections 65B.41 to 65B.71.
Subd. 3.Security not required.
No owner of a boat, snowmobile, or utility trailer registered for a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less shall be required by the commissioner of public safety to furnish evidence that the security required by section 65B.48 has been provided.
Subd. 4. Insurance information required.
Every owner, when applying for motor vehicle or motorcycle registration, reregistration, or transfer of ownership, must provide information showing that the motor vehicle or motorcycle is covered by an insurance policy. Information required under this subdivision consists of the insurance company's name, the policy number, and the policy expiration date for the subject motor vehicle or motorcycle.
History:
1992 c 571 art 14 s 8; 1Sp2003 c 19 art 2 s 32,33; 2015 c 75 art 2 s 27
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 169.798
What does Minnesota Statutes § 169.798 cover?
Section 169.798 ("RULES OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY") 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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