Minnesota § 609.851 - FALSE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.851 — FALSE TRAFFIC SIGNAL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609.851. FALSE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Subdivision 1.Misdemeanor.
A person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person exhibits a false light or signal or interferes with a light, signal, or sign controlling or guiding traffic on a highway, railroad track, navigable waters, or in the air.
Subd. 2.Felony.
A person who violates subdivision 1 and knows that doing so creates a risk of death or bodily harm or serious property damage is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 609.851
What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.851 cover?
Section 609.851 ("FALSE TRAFFIC SIGNAL") 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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