§ 169.971 DRIVER IMPROVEMENT CLINICS; DEFINITIONS.

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MN Code › Part 160_174A › Chapter 169 › Section 169.971

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§ Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 169.971 to 169.973 , the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

§ Subd. 2. Driver improvement clinic. "Driver improvement clinic" means a formal course of study established under section 169.972 , designed primarily to assist persons convicted of traffic violations in correcting improper driving habits and to familiarize them with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Regulation Act.

§ Subd. 2a. Youth-oriented driver improvement clinic. "Youth-oriented driver improvement clinic" means a driver improvement clinic designed for traffic violators age 18 and under to assist them in correcting improper driving practices and review provisions of traffic law with a focus on driving problems common to young and novice drivers.

§ Subd. 3. Municipality. "Municipality" means any city, however organized, and any county or town.

§ Subd. 4. Court. "Court" means a district court.

§ Subd. 5. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.

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