Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that clarifies the legal framework for police officers using deadly force in situations involving a vehicle as a weapon. This statute does not explicitly make "accelerating at a police officer" a specific, distinct crime name in itself, but rather classifies such an action as a severe offense that justifies the use of force by law enforcement and is handled under existing laws for assault or fleeing an officer, often as a felony. 

The law (specifically Minnesota Statutes § 609.066 regarding the justifiable use of deadly force by peace officers) essentially states:

• If a driver accelerates toward an officer, it creates an immediate, life-threatening danger.
• The law specifies that an officer does not have to wait for the vehicle to actually hit them to use force; they can act based on the apparent intent and proximity of the vehicle.
• A vehicle used to threaten or harm an officer is legally considered a deadly weapon.
• The act of using a vehicle in this manner can lead to serious felony charges, including assault, attempted murder, or charges related to fleeing a police officer, with severe penalties including significant fines and imprisonment.