Despite the fact that we’re announcing the news on April 1st, this is no joke – Starting today, law enforcement across Minnesota will begin a statewide distracted driving crackdown throughout the month of April. The statewide enforcement runs from April 1 through April 30, and it is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety […]
Distracted Driving Citations Surge Despite Our Efforts To Warn The Public
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 […]
Distracted Driving Crackdown Busts 150 In A Day
In an effort to crack down on texting while driving and help spread awareness that police are always looking for infractions, Eagan police took to a specialized bus to catch distracted drivers last week. Their efforts proved fruitful, as more than 150 drivers were cited for distracted driving over a five-hour period last Wednesday. For […]
