Deaths related to distracted driving in Minnesota have been steadily increasing in recent years, and law enforcement officials are hopeful but not overly optimistic that the concerning trend will change in 2025. According to the data, distracted driving-related deaths have increased in each of the last three years. Here’s a look at the traffic deaths […]
New Distracted Driving Crackdown Underway In Minnesota Through April
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 […]
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 […]
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