Minnesota § 171.60 - MOTORCYCLE ROAD GUARD CERTIFICATE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 171.60 — MOTORCYCLE ROAD GUARD CERTIFICATE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 171.60. MOTORCYCLE ROAD GUARD CERTIFICATE
Subdivision 1.Certificate required.
No person may perform traffic control as a motorcycle road guard as provided under chapter 169 without a valid motorcycle road guard certificate issued by the commissioner.
Subd. 2.Certification qualifications and standards.
Through the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center, the commissioner of public safety shall:
(1) establish qualifications and requirements for a person to obtain a motorcycle road guard certificate under this section, which must include:
(i) a minimum 18 years of age;
(ii) possession of a valid driver's license; and
(iii) successful completion of a motorcycle road guard certification course;
(2) develop and offer, whether by the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center or authorized agents, a motorcycle road guard certification course; and
(3) establish safety and equipment standards for a person who operates under a motorcycle road guard certificate, including but not limited to specifying requirements for a reflective safety vest.
Subd. 3.Fee.
The commissioner of public safety shall assess a fee for each applicant for a motorcycle road guard certificate, calculated to cover the commissioner's cost of establishing and administering the program.
Subd. 4.Penalty.
A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
Subd. 5.Rulemaking.
The commissioner of public safety shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. Notwithstanding section 16A.1283, the rules must specify the fee to be assessed under subdivision 3.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 171.60
What does Minnesota Statutes § 171.60 cover?
Section 171.60 ("MOTORCYCLE ROAD GUARD CERTIFICATE") 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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