Category: DWI

Minnesota state patrol collaborated with law enforcement agencies to increase DWI surveillance and enforcement during the Labor Day weekend in 2021.

Minnesota residents can get a DWI for operating vehicles other than their car while intoxicated. It is illegal to operate any motorable vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Binge drinking, summer holiday celebrations, and increased patrols are all factors that lead to an increase in DUI arrests each year.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has revealed plans to increase DWI patrols in the 15 counties with the highest number of drunk driving accidents and fatalities.

There are certain qualifications and guidelines to keep in mind if a person is considering enrolling in the Minnesota Ignition Interlock Device Program.

Due to the severity of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction, individuals may have their professional licenses revoked or suspended along with their driver's license. This is because professional licensing boards consider DUIs/DWIs to be serious convictions.

Minnesota's “Not a Drop Law” makes driving under the influence of illegal substances a crime for all drivers under the age of 21.

The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year's is one of the most dangerous times of the year for drivers and pedestrians due to drunk driving.

Minnesota witnessed a 68% drop in DWI arrests amid stay-at-home orders and closures of restaurants, nightclubs, and bars.

If a Minnesota driver is convicted of driving while intoxicated, he/she may be eligible to have the record expunged with proof of certain conditions to the court.