In hopes that it will keep drunk drivers off the road, the Minnesota State Patrol announced that they will have a heavier presence on the roads throughout the remainder of the year as they will be conducting extra DUI patrols. It’s no surprise that the police will be out in extra force throughout the remainder […]
Which Minnesota Counties Have The Most DUIs?
Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and that means you’re going to notice a theme on our blog in the next three days. Drunk driving arrests always spike in the four-day holiday stretch spanning from the night before Thanksgiving into the wee hours of Sunday morning, so we’re going to do our best to […]
More than 1,500 Arrested For DUI During Crackdown
Statistics from Minnesota’s recent 17-day drunk driving crackdown revealed that more than 1,500 people were arrested for DUI during that short period. More than 300 state police agencies participated in the end of summer drunk driving crackdown. In all, police arrested 1,513 Minnesotans for driving while intoxicated between August 21 and September 7. That represents […]
Minnesota Lowering Enhanced DUI Legal Limit
Minnesota will reduce their aggravated DWI legal limit from 0.20 to 0.16, assuming the proposal is signed by Governor Mark Dayton. The proposal, put forward by the Minnesota legislature, means more Minnesotans would likely face a gross misdemeanor instead of a misdemeanor offense in the wake of a DUI arrest. As you may be aware, […]
Minnesota Counties With The Most DUIs
As you may have seen on your Thanksgiving travels, police officers are out in full force to catch drunk drivers. This five-day stretch is the most dangerous time on Minnesota roads, so make good decisions when it comes to getting around this holiday. That point can’t be stressed enough if you’re living or traveling through […]
