Seat Belt Laws: Minnesota
Type of Law
Primary
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Minnesota. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Helmets required for all riders under 18 or with instructional permit. Universal helmet law repealed 1977.
4 years
None
Zero tolerance for THC but no restriction on metabolites (effective 8/1/23)
Zero tolerance for some drugs
Decriminalized and legal for medical and recreational (effective 8/1/23) use
70
70
65
65
65
65
0.16
90 days
After 15 days
Highly incentivized for high BAC (0.16) and repeat convictions
Yes
No
7 yrs or under and under 57" tall
8 yrs or over or over 57" tall
Nighttime driving: 16 years, 6 months Driving with passengers: 17
15
6
50 (15) or 40 (15) if parent completes 90 minute class
16
Midnight - 5 a.m.
First 6 months: no more than 1 under 20 Second 6 months: no more than 3 under 20
Primary
7 and younger and over 57 inches 8 and over
All
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers with learner under 18 or provisional licenses. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
None
n/a
None
n/a
Type of Law
Primary
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
Speed Cameras
None
Red Light Cameras
None
Speeding
Double original fine (minimum $300)
Yes
Yes
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) launched an extensive speed control project in September 2005.