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Page 4 of 4 AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver™ Course State-Specific Information D20699 – May 2024 MINNESOTA Sharing the Road with Pedestrians – Participant Guidebook Page 85 Drivers must stop for pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Drivers shall not block crosswalks while stopped, and shall not pass other vehicles stopped for pedestrians. Watch and stop for pedestrians. Law applies to all street corners, for both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Crashes (Crash Reporting) – Participant Guidebook Page 86 Every driver who is involved in a crash that results in injury or death must notify the police who will file a report with the Commissioner of Public Safety within ten days of the incident. If there is a fatality, the Commissioner must be notified within two business days of the incident.. The driver of any motor vehicle involved in a collision shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision and reasonably investigate what was struck. The driver shall render reasonable assistance to any individual injured in the collision. Collisions with Deer and Other Animals – Participant Guidebook Page 87 This state does not have any additional specific information for this section. Police and Traffic Stops – Participant Guidebook Page 89 Police officers may not prohibit a citizen from recording the police officer's actions. UNIT 5 – What Does the Road Ahead Look Like? Reporting Someone with Driving Problems – Participant Guidebook Page 98 Anyone can write a letter to Driver and Vehicle Services outlining their concerns. Law enforcement may also report someone with driving problems. Talk to person's doctor to see if they will submit a request for a written/road test. Doctor and/or optometrist can require limitations (daytime driving only, speed limitations) ADDITIONAL STATE INFORMATION Course hours: The state DMV requires first time course takers take the full course (8-hours), with no more than 4 hours of instruction within a 24-hour period. Repeat course takers may complete a shorter version (4 hour) of the course every three years to maintain their insurance discount.