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In a recent year, alcohol-related crashes injured 2,228 people in the state.

The fewest work zone deaths occurred in 2010, with 586. Since 2010, work zone deaths have increased 52%, but have decreased 7% in 2022. Fatality data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows an average of 54 worker-pedestrians are […]

On average, 68 people are arrested in Minnesota for DUI every day.

its stopping distance. For example, a car traveling at 60 mph has a stopping distance of 292 feet, which is more than 44% longer than the 221-foot stopping distance at 50 mph, even though 60 mph is only 20% faster.  […]

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety have a reminder ahead of holiday weekend travel for Labor Day weekend. Be mindful of the road construction crews and emergency vehicles on the shoulders of the roads. The Minnesota State Patrol will have […]

Stop for School Buses: It’s the Law! State law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses when the bus driver activates the flashing lights and has the crossing arm fully extended. Drivers who violate the law face a $500 […]

Many Americans understand the lifesaving value of the seat belt – the national use rate was at 91.9% in 2023.

Seat belt use in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017.

A cop pulled me over and said, “papers?” I said, “Scissors! I win and drove off.”  

SUPERHERO Edward J. Claghorn 1885 – The First Seat Belt Patent Is Granted On February 10, New York City resident Edward J. Claghorn was awarded the first U.S. patent for a vehicular seat belt. It was devised in order to keep tourists […]