1997 Minnesota Statutes

     169.771 Spot checks of motor vehicles.  

    Subdivision 1.    Inspection program.  The intent of 
 this section is to establish a motor vehicle inspection program 
 administered by the commissioner of public safety evidencing 
 substantial compliance with the Federal Highway Safety Act.  

    Subd. 2.    Inspections by state troopers.  The 
 commissioner of public safety is directed to accelerate spot 
 check inspections for unsafe motor vehicles and motor vehicle 
 equipment.  Such inspections shall be conducted by the personnel 
 of the state patrol.  

    Subd. 3.    Rules.  The commissioner of public safety 
 may establish such reasonable rules as are necessary to carry 
 out the provisions of this section, but all spot check 
 inspections shall be held in such a manner that the motor 
 vehicle operators, either private or commercial, shall not be 
 unnecessarily inconvenienced either by extended detours, 
 unnecessary delays, or any other unreasonable cause.  

    Subd. 4.    Implied consent to inspection.  Use of the 
 highways and streets of this state shall constitute consent to 
 spot check inspections as provided herein.  

    HIST: 1967 c 887 s 6 subd 1-4; 1969 c 1129 art 1 s 4; 1971 c 
 491 s 32; 1981 c 37 s 2; 1985 c 248 s 70