QandAs: Autos

What are the Minnesota State Driving Laws?

Answer:
You must always follow the posted speed limit when

traveling in Minnesota. Some common speed limits are as follows:

·                    Alleys – 10 mph
·                    Urban and town roads – 30 mph
·                    Highways – 55 mph
·                    Interstates – 70 mph

If you are driving on an unmarked road, you must go 55 mph. You will be fined if you’re caught speeding. If you are going over 100 mph, you will lose your license for at least six months.

Only those who have their learner’s permit or have had their license for less than 12 months are restricted from the use of cell phones while driving in Minnesota.

The use of seatbelts by drivers and front seat passengers is mandatory in the state of Minnesota. Additionally, anyone under the age of 11 must wear a seatbelt. Children under 18 must wear a seatbelt if they are in the car with a driver who has a provisional license or instruction permit. Children under the age of four must be in a car seat. Children between four and eight who weigh less than 80 pounds need to be in a booster seat. Failure to follow this law will result in a $25 fine and other fees. Anyone 17 or younger who is on a motorcycle must be wearing a helmet.

You must stop if an emergency vehicle that has its lights flashing or is sounding a siren or a bell approaches you. Pull to the right hand side of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed, unless you are in an intersection. However, if the vehicle is approaching you from the opposite direction and there is a median, fence, or wall between you, you do not have to stop. If the emergency vehicle is parked on the road with its lights flashing, you must move to the lane farthest from the vehicle if you can safely do so.

Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicle Locations


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