Section 169.971 Driver Improvement Clinics; Definitions
169.971 DRIVER IMPROVEMENT CLINICS; DEFINITIONS.
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.
History:
1965 c 711 s 1; 1969 c 1129 art 1 s 18; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1983 c 359 s 16; 1998 c 254 art 2 s 19; 1998 c 388 s 3,4