A local task force is asking lawmakers to strengthen Minnesota’s current DUI laws in hopes of curbing drunken driving throughout the state. With the first legislative session of the new year less than a week away, the task force is pushing for numerous changes to current DUI statutes. Some of the proposed ideas include: Seizing […]
Minnesota Aiming For Zero New Year’s DUI Deaths
A streak of four years without a death on Minnesota roads over the New Year’s holiday came to a halt last year when one person lost their life in a crash, but state officials are hoping to start a new streak this year. New Year’s Eve is one of the most deadly days on US roads, as […]
Primary Violation Seat Belt Law Saving Lives In Minnesota
Five years ago the Minnesota Legislature made a change to the state’s seat belt law, changing the violation to a primary offense. The change meant that drivers could now be pulled over if an officer spotted someone driving without using a seat belt, even if that was the only traffic law they were breaking. Previously, when it […]
Car Thefts Increasing in the Twin Cities
While national car thefts are decreasing, the Twin Cities are bucking the trend as they’ve seen an increase in cases of Grand Theft Auto. According to police documents there were 841 reported cases of car thefts in St. Paul between August and November of this year, meaning about 210 cars were stolen each month or […]
Minnesota Counties With The Most DUIs
As you may have seen on your Thanksgiving travels, police officers are out in full force to catch drunk drivers. This five-day stretch is the most dangerous time on Minnesota roads, so make good decisions when it comes to getting around this holiday. That point can’t be stressed enough if you’re living or traveling through […]
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