If you plan on ringing in America’s independence on the lake this upcoming weekend, make sure that you have a sober boat captain, because police will be out in extra force looking for inebriated drivers. According to the news release, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota State Patrol, county sheriff’s offices and other […]
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Can You Drink A Beer While Driving A Boat In Minnesota?
Now that the weather is warming up, we can expect to get an increase of calls from individuals who were charged with driving a boat while under the influence of alcohol. Boating While Intoxicated is similar to a Driving While Intoxicated charge you might receive while driving a car, but there are some clear differences. […]
Avoid These Four Driving Moves This Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and the unofficial start to the summer means many people will be driving off to the lake or taking a road trip to visit friends or family. There will be a lot of traffic on the roads, and police know this, which is why they’ve announced that there […]
Can You Get A DUI On A Lawnmower In Minnesota?
Some people think that as long as they aren’t driving a car, they are not subject to Minnesota’s drunk driving laws, but that’s just not the case. We’ve already covered DUIs on watercrafts and on snowmobiles, and we’ve also taken a look at how the state views drunken trips on a segway. Today, we’re going […]
New Underage Drinking Law on Lake Minnetonka
A new law that went into effect over the weekend will hold boat operators responsible for any underage drinking that occurs on their boat on Lake Minnetonka. The new law was approved earlier this month by the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, which oversees and regulates the use of the 14,440-acre lake. Underage Drinking in Minnesota […]