Despite our best efforts to warn Minnesotans that it would be smart to keep the distractions at a minimum during the months-long crackdown, it seems that very few heeded the message. According to data from the distracted driving crackdown, which ran from April 1 – April 30, more than 5,300 motorists were cited for violating […]
St. Paul Police Getting Special Trucks To Crack Down On Distracted Driving
Law enforcement officials in the east metro area will soon be getting specialized pickup trucks in order to have a better view into vehicles to help crack down on dangerous driving behaviors. The higher vantage point should allow police officers to more easily see if another driver is texting behind the wheel or failing to […]
Distracted Driving Crackdown Running Through April In Minnesota
Law enforcement will be committing extra resources to catch distracted drivers in Minnesota throughout the month of April, according to an update from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. “Scrolling through social media on your cell phone. Unwrapping that delicious cheeseburger. Checking that work email that someone just sent. Those are all fine — from […]
Thousands of Minnesotans Earn Distracted Driving Citations During Crackdown
More than 3,000 Minnesotans earned distracted driving citations during the April enforcement window. According to the Minnesota Department of Traffic Safety Office of Traffic Safety, a total of 3,427 drivers were cited by 275 agencies across the state. Law enforcement officials ran a weeks-long crackdown in April with the hopes of helping drivers realize that […]
Expect More Driving Crackdowns Throughout The End Of 2022
A look at the driving data in Minnesota over the last year shows a concerning trend – a lot more people are making bad decisions behind the wheel than they were last year. And while the pandemic may have affected driving habits a bit last year, the data suggests that far too many people are […]
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