Establishes fleeing from a peace officer in a motor vehicle and failing to obey traffic laws as a felony.

Minnesota HF1119 amends the state's criminal code to establish the crime of fleeing in a motor vehicle from a peace officer and failing to obey traffic laws. The bill adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes, section 609.487, making it a felony for individuals to flee from a peace officer in a motor vehicle and fail to obey traffic signs, signals, or markings, or to fail to keep on the proper side of the road. Penalties include imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

Establishes fleeing from a peace officer in a motor vehicle and failing to obey traffic laws as a felony.

Minnesota HF1119 amends the state's criminal code to establish the crime of fleeing in a motor vehicle from a peace officer and failing to obey traffic laws. The bill adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes, section 609.487, making it a felony for individuals to flee from a peace officer in a motor vehicle and fail to obey traffic signs, signals, or markings, or to fail to keep on the proper side of the road. Penalties include imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.