Minnesota laws

What happens if a car seat is involved in a crash, even when no child is present? Are you required by law to replace it?

Losing your driver’s license might seem like something that only happens to reckless drivers, but in Minnesota, there are many different ways to have your driver's license taken away.

There are two reasons people idle their car in Minnesota during the winter. One is completely unnecessary and the other could get you a ticket if done wrong.

Ever spotted a mysterious little blue or purple light perched near a traffic signal and wondered what it’s doing there?

Minnesota has specific winter laws that everyone should know.

Could Minnesota’s whiskey plates, those black-and-white markers of past DUI offenses found on vehicles across the state, be headed for history this year?

Minnesota is so large that the amount of snow in the south is much less than what the northern parts get. For instance, Rochester usually sees about 53 inches of snow in a typical winter, while Duluth gets around 90 inches.

Minnesota just implemented a first-of-its-kind ban that went into effect on January 1st.

Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes but we could also be the Land of 10,000 Regulations because throwing the wrong item away could land you in hot water!

Sergeant Troy Christianson from the Minnesota State Patrol said one in four crashes in Minnesota is caused by distractions, leading to dozens of deaths and hundreds of serious injuries each year.

Breaking Minnesota's often overlooked railroad crossing law could cost you

Minnesota law states that you can only toot that horn" when reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation or to give audible warning".

This October has been a wild ride for Minnesota weather, with temperatures bouncing from the low 80s to the low 60s. Colder air is on its way, and those brisk winds will likely shake loose any stubborn leaves still hanging on.

Next year, Minnesota will officially have a new law focused on protecting kids who appear in online content.