Hands-Free Law Takes Effect ThursdayA new law is forcing many of us to change how we use our phones. Starting Thursday, it is no longer legal to hold your phone with your hand while you're driving.
Minnesota Builds Awareness Of New Hands-Free Cellphone LawDepartment of Public Safety officials told reporters Thursday they want to make sure every Minnesotan knows what they can and can't do.
'Nobody Wants To See A Preventable Tragedy': Hands-Free Driving Law Enforced Aug. 1On Aug. 1, hands-free driving will become law.
Weeks-Long Crackdown On Speeding Begins On Minnesota RoadsStarting Wednesday, there’ll be a month-long law enforcement campaign to crackdown on speeding on Minnesota roads.
Parents Of Student Nearly Hit By Motorist To Speak Out About School Bus SafetyMinnesota transportation officials say motorists not yielding to school buses are putting children at risk.
Legislative Auditor Reports ‘Major Failure’ By Minn. DPS To Cooperate With Data Breach InvestigationA legislative auditor is reporting a major failure by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to cooperate with a data breach investigation.
Police Patrols Are Increasing Ahead Of Holiday WeekendThis Thanksgiving, the Department of Public Safety wants you to crash at a friend's, not on the road. Starting tomorrow, there will be a statewide increase of DWI patrols all in an effort to keep drunk drivers off the road.
DPS: Halloween Period Averages Most DWI Citations On MN Roads The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is warning motorists of the dangers of drunk driving -- especially for those celebrating Halloween.
More Than 300 Deaths Reported On Minnesota Roads In 2018Fatalities on Minnesota roads have reached 300 in 2018, compared with 285 last year at this time.
Report: 2017 Minnesota’s Deadliest Fire Year Since 1995A new report says Minnesota saw the most deaths caused by fires in 2017 than it has seen in more than 20 years.
Extra Seat Belt Enforcement Starts Up Ahead Of Busy Summer Travel SeasonTo stress the importance of always having your seat belt on, law enforcement is asking drivers to click it or risk getting a ticket.
2017 Was Deadliest Year For Fires In Minnesota Since 20022017 was the deadliest year for fires in Minnesota in 15 years, according to the Department of Public Safety.
'Make A Sober Game Plan': DPS Says Over 2,500 DWI Arrests Over HolidaysAhead of the Super Bowl coming to Minneapolis, the Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists to make a sober ride game plan.
Fire Deaths Up In Minnesota This Year, DPS SaysOfficials are cautioning safety this holiday season after seeing an increase in fire deaths in Minnesota this year.