Except for novice drivers and school bus drivers, there is no prohibition on cell phone use while driving in Minnesota. All drivers are prohibited from texting while driving.
Cell Phone Use
There is no handheld cell phone prohibition for drivers in Minnesota.
Novice drivers in Minnesota - drivers under the age of 18 with learner’s permits or intermediate licenses – are prohibited from using a cellphone (handheld or hands-free) while driving.
Texting
All drivers are prohibited from texting while driving.
Bus Drivers
All Minnesota school bus drivers are prohibited from using cell phones or texting while driving.
How is it Enforced?
A violation of Minnesota’s anti-texting law can cost up to $300 and applies to drivers of all ages. Minnesota’s novice cell phone and texting laws are considered “primary” laws. A primary law means that an officer can pull you over for the offense without having to witness some other violation. That is, the officer sees you texting and issues a citation.
Review Minnesota’s distracted driving law.
Here is the State of Minnesota's government website that information regarding the cell-phone driving law.
State Website- Information on Minnesota's Cell-Phone Driving Law
