Question: I have been seeing more golf carts driving around this summer and wondering about the regulations regarding their use on the streets. Answer: Motorized golf carts are not titled or registered with the Department of Public Safety, and ordinarily they cannot be operated on public roads. However, Minnesota law does allow local units of government, such as counties and … [Read more...]

Question: I know the harvest is going on. Can you give some information on sharing the roads with each other? Answer: Good suggestion on a great topic. •Farm equipment is allowed on Minnesota roads, too. During planting and harvest seasons, drivers should expect to encounter tractors, combines, grain wagons and other large equipment on rural roads and highways. •Farm … [Read more...]

Question: First, thank you for sharing our concerns on traffic safety. I see an increase in drivers not accelerating to enter the main flow of traffic until they are on the main roadway. This also happens, but less often, when exiting the main flow by slowing down before in the exiting lane. This recently happened to my neighbor’s son who rear ended a car pulling onto the … [Read more...]

Question: I was arrested for DWI, where do I find information about ignition interlock? Answer: First-time DWI offenders arrested at 0.16 alcohol-concentration level or above and second-time offenders can voluntarily enroll in the ignition interlock program to regain legal driving privileges. If they don’t enroll, they face at least one year without a driver’s license. … [Read more...]

Question: I have a slow moving emblem for my vehicle. Can I use that when I am driving at normal speed limits or must I take that off? Answer: Vehicles designed to operate at 35 miles per hour or less must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem. The use of this emblem is restricted to the slow-moving vehicles specified in state statute and its use on any other type of vehicle … [Read more...]

Question: I am serving in the military and my driver’s license is about to expire. I am not sure when I will be able to get it renewed. What are my options. Answer: As an active duty U.S. military, Peace Corps or foreign service member who had a valid, unexpired Minnesota driver’s license or ID when you entered active service, you do not need to renew your license or ID until … [Read more...]

Question: I have a question about the lawful thing to do in regards to a school bus with lights flashing. If I am driving down a two-lane street with no stop sign and approaching an intersection with a cross street. A bus approaches from the cross street (my left) and stops somewhere before the intersection with red lights activated. Should I stop before the through-street … [Read more...]

Question: I saw in one of your recent articles talking about stopping for a school bus. In the article you stated, “Motorists are not required to stop for a bus if the bus is on the opposite side of a separated roadway (median, etc.) – but they should remain alert for children.” Can you explain the “etc.” as I still have questions. Answer: Excellent question and yes, I can. … [Read more...]