State v. Adams

Otis, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction in the municipal court of Hennepin County for making a left turn during a prohibited hour in violation of a Minneapolis ordinance. The only issue is whether the failure of the city to erect a regulatory sign which conforms to the state Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices invalidates the conviction.

The facts are not in dispute. On August 13, 1964, at 5:15 p. m., defendant approached the West River Road from the east on Lake Street, which is a trunk highway, and turned left at the intersection. The only sign governing his movement, except…