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MN SF1246

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Dahle

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Replaces the term "accident" with "collision" throughout Minnesota Statutes section 169.09 relating to motor vehicle traffic incidents.

  • Clarifies that drivers involved in collisions must immediately stop and reasonably investigate what was struck, rather than only stopping if demonstrable bodily injury or death resulted.

  • Requires drivers to remain at the scene only if they know or have reason to know the collision resulted in injury, death, or damage to an attended or unattended vehicle.

  • Adds new Subdivision 19 stating that provisions apply equally whether the term "accident" or "collision" is used.

  • Updates Minnesota Statutes section 609.21, subdivision 1 (criminal vehicular homicide) to use "collision" instead of "accident" in references to drivers leaving the scene in violation of section 169.09.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicle collisions driver must stop requirements clarification and terminology change

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 186 05/01/14

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2014
Transportation and Public Safety3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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