CJS 1170 Minnesota Traffic Code

Description

Minnesota Traffic Code covers all of the 169 Minnesota Traffic Statutes. The class includes the application, interpretation, and enforcement of motor vehicle operation, registration, insurance and safety responsibility acts, driver’s license laws, rules and regulations.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Course designed to meet the State of Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.) minimum requirements for licensure

2. All materials and chapters covered in Minnesota Traffic Code 169

3. Materials covered by guest speakers

4. Current Law Enforcement events and case law that effect peace officer service delivery

Learning Outcomes

1. Minnesota State Statutes 169

2. Use of field notes

3. Impaired driving offenses

4. Motor vehicle accidents

5. Mandated reporting and forms

6. Police pursuits

7. Insurance provisions

8. Off road vehicles and selected DNR Statutes

9. Constitutional issues related to traffic enforcement

10. Criminal interdiction

Credit Details

Lecture: 2

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None