Minnesota

Minnesota’s Teen Driver’s License and Insurance Requirements

Minnesota uses a graduated license system to advance unlicensed drivers from an instruction permit to a provisional license and, finally, to a valid driver’s license.

Minnesota's Cell Phone and Texting While Driving Law and Penalties

Read about Minnesota’s distracted driving laws and the penalties for a violation.

Minnesota's Speeding Laws and Ticket Penalties

Read about Minnesota’s speeding laws and the consequences of getting a speeding ticket.

Red Light and Stop Sign Tickets in Minnesota

If you get caught running a stop sign or red light in Minnesota, you’ll typically be looking at a fine. This article gives an overview of what the law prohibits and some of the specific consequences of a stop sign or red light violation.

Driving Without a Valid (or on a Suspended) License in Minnesota

Read about fines and other penalties you'll face if caught driving without a valid driver's license in Minnesota.

Minnesota’s Commercial Driver’s License Laws

Obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Minnesota requires passage of a skills and knowledge test based upon the type of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) being driven.

Minnesota's Vehicular Homicide Laws and Penalties

When grossly negligent or impaired driving results in the death of a person or an unborn child, the driver can face felony vehicular homicide charges in Minnesota.