Even Holding Your Phone While Driving Now Illegal in MinnesotaEven Holding Your Phone While Driving Now Illegal in MinnesotaThe 'hands-free' law is about to get even more strict here in Minnesota, thanks to a new provision passed by the state Legislature last month.Curt St. JohnCurt St. John
Minnesota Man Pulled Over in Duluth for Eating Frosted FlakesMinnesota Man Pulled Over in Duluth for Eating Frosted FlakesThe Minnesota State Patrol is once again warning us about distracted driving.AbbeyAbbey
State: Nearly 10,000 Citations Since Hands Free Law StartedState: Nearly 10,000 Citations Since Hands Free Law StartedNearly 10,000 people have been ticketed for distracted driving since the state's new hands-free law went into effect on August 1st.Jim MauriceJim Maurice
State Patrol Stopped 1,600 Motorists in August For Violating Hands-Free LawState Patrol Stopped 1,600 Motorists in August For Violating Hands-Free LawOne positive thing this is showing is how responsive teen drivers have been to this new law. They had the least amount of citations. AbbeyAbbey
Eagan Police Bust 60 Distracted Drivers From Inside a School BusEagan Police Bust 60 Distracted Drivers From Inside a School BusIn total Eagan police made 131 traffic stops, wrote 60 citations, and arrested one driver for operating under the influence.AbbeyAbbey
Walz to Sign Bill Requiring Drivers to Use Hands-Free PhonesWalz to Sign Bill Requiring Drivers to Use Hands-Free PhonesGov. Tim Walz is about to sign into law a bill that will require Minnesota motorists to use hands-free devices when they're driving while phoning.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Distracted Driving Crackdown Coming to MinnesotaDistracted Driving Crackdown Coming to MinnesotaTo increase awareness and change dangerous behaviors, a heightened three-week distracted driving enforcement campaign is starting April 8th.Pete HansonPete Hanson
Minnesota Hands-Free Phone Bill Takes Giant Leap ForwardMinnesota Hands-Free Phone Bill Takes Giant Leap ForwardThe Minnesota Senate has passed a bill to require drivers to use hands-free devices when they want to use their cellphones on the road.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Should Distracted & Drunk Driving Carry the Same Penalty? [VOTE]Should Distracted & Drunk Driving Carry the Same Penalty? [VOTE]Some have suggested 'distracted' driving should carry the same penalty as 'drunk' driving in Minnesota. What say you?Pete HansonPete Hanson
Minnesota State Patrol Warn of Distracted Drivers on FacebookMinnesota State Patrol Warn of Distracted Drivers on FacebookMore than 100 people were seen driving distracted over the course of eight hours.AbbeyAbbey
GM Will Now Let You Shop While You DriveGM Will Now Let You Shop While You DriveWhat's the worst that could POSSIBLY happen?!NedNed
Let’s Hope These Washington State Laws Don’t Come to Minnesota!Let’s Hope These Washington State Laws Don’t Come to Minnesota!I am all for making roads and drivers as safe as they can be, but a ticket for drinking my morning coffee?! That is crazy talk!AbbeyAbbey