Minnesota
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 Universal helmet law repealed 1977.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 some drugs
Decriminalized and legal for medical and recreational (effective 8/1/23) use
Zero tolerance for THC but no restriction on metabolites (effective 8/1/23)
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
8 yrs or over or over 57" tall
7 yrs or under and under 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.
n/a
None
n/a
None
New York’s Chuck DeWeese Elected Leader of GHSA
Drugged driving, pedestrian safety and equity in traffic enforcement among top agenda items.
New York’s Chuck DeWeese Elected Leader of GHSA
GHSA News Release
September 16, 2020
New York’s Chuck DeWeese Elected Leader of GHSA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2020
CONTACT: Adrian Nicholas, 202-580-7934, anicholas@ghsa.org
Extra DWI Enforcement on Roads Over the Next 3 Weeks Across Minnesota
According to officials, 89 deaths were linked to impaired drivers on the roadways in 2019, and more than 3,000 DWI arrests.
Extra DWI Enforcement on Roads Over the Next 3 Weeks Across Minnesota
Story by KARE 11
August 13, 2020
As Drivers Return to the Roadways, Seven States Receive Grants to Stop High Risk Impaired Driving
The Coronavirus Pandemic Emptied America’s Roadways. Now Speeders Have Taken Over.
Three months into the coronavirus pandemic, the United States faces another crisis: a surge in speeding and reckless behavior on the nation's roadways.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Emptied America's Roadways. Now Speeders Have Taken Over.
Story by Luz Lazo
May 11, 2020
Fatal Crashes Surge Despite Sharp Drop in Traffic Across Minnesota
Responsibility.org Drugged Driving Grant Results: Minnesota
The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety used grant funding from GHSA and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) to host a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School October 2018 through January 2019.
GHSA and The National Road Safety Foundation Provide $75,000 to Bolster State Drowsy Driving Prevention Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2019
CONTACT: Madison Forker, 202-580-7930
Minnesota law enforcement gears up for statewide crackdown on distracted driving
As Minnesota launches a high visibility enforcement period aimed at reducing distracted driving, Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety Director Mike Hanson addresses the role technology plays in distraction.