Crime of fleeing peace officer in motor vehicle modified to add heightened penalty for fleeing in culpably negligent manner, crime of fleeing in motor vehicle and failing to obey traffic laws established, and expanded use of tracking devices for fleeing motor vehicle authorized.

This bill modifies Minnesota's laws regarding fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle by creating new felony charges and increasing penalties. It establishes a new crime for drivers who flee an officer while operating the vehicle in a culpably negligent manner that creates an unreasonable risk of death or serious injury, carrying a potential sentence of up to four years in prison. Additionally, the bill creates another felony for drivers who flee an officer while failing to obey specific traffic signs, signals, or markings, which could result in up to five years in prison. The legislation also expands the ability of law enforcement to use mobile tracking devices on fleeing vehicles and mandates stricter driver's license revocation periods for those convicted of these offenses.