A Hennepin County judge has issued a temporary stop to the installation of ignition interlock devices with GPS tracking capabilities on vehicles of offenders convicted of a DUI. We’ve been chronicling this story over the last few weeks, and it’s not surprising that we’ve reached this point. The Minnesota Department of Public Service announced earlier […]
Extra DUI Enforcement Expected Over New Year’s Eve Weekend
Although they’ve yet to make an official announcement, it is expected that police departments all across Minnesota will be conducting additional DUI patrols over the New Year’s Eve holiday weekend. The Minnesota State Patrol typically partners with over 300 local law enforcement agencies to conduct additional DUI patrols over the holiday weekend, and it seems […]
Car Thefts Increase As Temperatures Drop
It’s incredibly cold in the Twin Cities metro area today, but you should think twice before you start your car and leave it unattended while it warms up. That’s because there’s been a stark increase in the number of vehicle thefts in recent weeks, suggesting that thieves are targeting unattended idling vehicles. Authorities in St. […]
Bipartisan Disapproval Over Ignition Interlock GPS Tracking
Not too long ago, we shared a piece on our blog about how the Minnesota Department of Public Safety planned on implementing GPS tracking on ignition interlock devices. The ignition interlock devices are designed to prevent someone from getting behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking, but many, including lawmakers in both parties, believe using […]
Are Ignition Interlock Devices Successful At Preventing DUIs?
An ignition interlock device is a tool that prevents an individual from getting behind the wheel of their car if they have been drinking. Some states require all convicted drunk drivers to install these devices, while others only require repeat offenders to install the systems. In Minnesota, we require three-time offenders and anyone with a […]
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