Police agencies across Minnesota will take part in a state-wide crackdown on texting while driving next week as part of a rejuvenated effort to cut down on distracted driving. The crackdown will take place from April 11 to 17 and involves more than 300 departments across the state. Donna Berger, Director or Traffic Safety at the […]
Texting and Driving Just Got Tougher in Minnesota
Drivers who text behind the wheel may find it more difficult to avoid a ticket as the Minnesota State Patrol has stepped up their game. The Minnesota State Patrol announced that they have added five new unmarked patrol cars to their arsenal that will hit the road today with a special goal of catching distracted […]
Minnesota Police Ticket 900 in Distracted Driving Crackdown
Minnesota police ticketed more than 900 drivers last week during a statewide distracted driving crackdown. As we mentioned on the blog earlier this month, Minnesota police announced that they would be conducting a special six-day distracted driving crackdown. Police said it was very important to conduct the added enforcement because distracted driving is the leading […]
Texting and Driving Crackdown Begins Today in Minnesota
Minnesota police will begin a distracted driving crackdown this week to cut down on the number of drivers who send and receive text messages while behind the wheel. The distracted driving patrol will begin today and run through April 18, and you can expect a ticket if you’re stopped by police. Tickets for distracted driving […]
