Police and law enforcement will increase DWI enforcement in the 13 Minnesota counties that ranked highest in drunk driving fatalities and serious alcohol related injuries, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The extra patrols will be part of a 12-month program to reduce traffic fatalities across the state. According to data from 2009-2011, […]
MN Ignition Interlock: Installation
In Minnesota, Ignition Interlock is mandatory device system which allows alcohol offenders to regain their driving privileges. As of 2011, it became a required mandate for all DWI offenders with a BAC of 0.16 and above. The Interlock Ignition device requires the driver to give a breath test for alcohol before starting the car. It also […]
One in Seven Minnesota Drivers Has a DWI on Record
According to a report by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, one in seven Minnesota drivers has a DWI on their record. In the latest DPS report, statistics show 570,191 Minnesota residents have at least one DWI on their record, and 1,265 have more than 10 DWI’s. The numbers were released following the national “Drive […]
DWI Electronic Home Monitoring Explained
For many DWI and drug offenders, electronic home monitoring is a favorable alternative to jail time. Under the governance of the home monitoring system, offenders have the opportunity to serve their sentence from home and check in with the court at specified times. Although home monitoring may seem an ideal solution, there are several potential […]
What is Ignition Interlock?
The ignition interlock system involves those who are punished for DUI. If convicted of a DWI, a judge may order a mandatory ignition interlock device to be installed in the offender’s car. The device requires the driver to perform a breath test every time they attempt to start the car. An additional test is required […]
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