Understanding Minnesota’s Careless & Reckless Driving Laws, Penalties, Fines & License Suspension Understanding Minnesota’s careless and reckless driving laws is essential for drivers who want to avoid legal trouble and hefty fines. Whether you’re...
Driving a motor vehicle is a privilege in Minnesota, so getting your license imposes considerable safety responsibilities. Therefore, it’s important for teen drivers and parents to know what Minnesota’s underage drinking and driving laws are. Minnesota’s...
Petty misdemeanors are minor offenses that are prohibited by the statutes of the State of Minnesota. A petty misdemeanor will usually result in a fine and does not have a jail penalty. The maximum penalty for a petty misdemeanor conviction is a fine of not more than...
It is illegal for a person under the age of 21 years old to consume any alcohol. Additionally, if you are under 21 it is illegal to purchase or attempt to purchase any alcoholic beverage unless under the supervision of a responsible person over the age of 21 for...
It is a crime for a person to have in possession, while in a public location any bottle or receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage that has been opened, or the seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed. It may be unclear and if you have...
It is illegal for drivers to read, compose or send text messages and emails or access the internet while the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic. A violation may result in a texting and driving charge. If you have been charged with texting and driving you may be...
A driver of a motor vehicle shall not throw, deposit, place, or dump upon any street or highway any item or substance likely to injure any other person, animal, or vehicle. A violation may lead to a littering charge. If you have been charged with littering or dropping...
A driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign must slow to a speed that is reasonable for conditions of traffic and visibility, and stop if necessary. Additionally, a driver must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian legally crossing the roadway. Failure to comply...
In Minnesota, the penalties for illegally passing a stopped school bus are severe: First Offense: Fine up to $500 Misdemeanor: Up to 90 days in jail Up to $1,000 fine Gross Misdemeanor (if you pass on the right side or when a child is present): Up to 1 year in jail Up...
A driver may be charged with fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle if the individual increases their speed, turns off their headlights or taillights, fails to stop or uses other means to evade police after the officer signals for the driver to stop. If you have...
