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169.342 – 169.342 | Minnesota Law

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169.342 – 169.342

Minnesota Statutes § 169.342

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(a) A person who stops or parks that person's motor vehicle on any highway or street for the sole purpose of aiding another motorist who signals for assistance by raising the hood of the vehicle or displaying a flag, flare or similar signal is not in violation of any law, ordinance, or rule prohibiting the stopping or parking of a motor vehicle, and no peace officer shall issue a traffic ticket therefor if: (1) the motorist in distress is not already being given aid or assistance; (2) the pers
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