When negligence per se applies, the plaintiff is required to show that a reasonable person would exercise a heightened duty of care toward the plaintiff.

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Final Answer : False, Explanation :  Negligence per se applies when a defendant violates a statute or regulation, thereby establishing a breach of duty automatically without the need for the plaintiff to prove that a reasonable person would have acted differently.

When negligence per se applies, the plaintiff is required to show that a reasonable person would exercise a heightened duty of care toward the plaintiff.

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