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Question - OUT OF STATE QUESTIONS!
To those asking questions from other than Minnesota, I would like to thank you for taking the time to write in your questions; but I am SORRY that I cannot answer them because the laws vary from state to state. If you are looking for my opinion on a situation, please put OPINION at the top of your question and I would be more than happy to answer. If you are looking for the answer to a specific law, you have a few options.
1) Call your State, County or Local Police, and ask them the question.
2) Go on the Internet and lookup your state laws there.
3) Go to the local library and lookup the state laws there.
The first one would be the choice I would give you, but you can decide which one you want to use. Once again thank you for reading through my column and I truly hope that you will find the answer you're looking for.
Take care!
Sgt. David A. Marquart
Minnesota State Patrol
Public Information Trooper
West Metropolitan Area District 2500
Question - Hi. I would like to know if there is any way that you could send me some information or point me in the right direction to find it. I would like to know how many Under 18 year old kids were injured in an auto accident between the years 1977 - 2000 in West Virginia? Also, if the driver was insured. Thank you for reading my question.
Liz from Fairmont, WV
Question - I was recently informed that window tinting is no longer allowed on the two front windows of a passenger car, and was wondering if this was fact or fiction?
Thank You
Darren from Brooklyn Center, MN
Question - Is there a maximum length that a trailer hitch can extend pass the bumper of a van, auto or pick-up truck? I was involved in a rear end collision with a van that had an extended trailer hitch that was from 2-3 feet pass the rear bumper.
When I hit the trailer hitch, I slid up on top of it and hit the 2 rear doors of the van with my SUV. The next day I stopped to take some pictures of the van damage and the owner had changed the trailer hitch to a smaller length one.
I realize that I am still responsible for the rear end collision, but I don't think I would have hit the van had it not had such a long extended trailer hitch.
Thank you for taking the time to read by question and reply.
Darryl
Ham Lake, MN
Question - I work at an auto auction, and we use in-transit plates for delivery and pickup of customer’s vehicles. What are the Minnesota laws pertaining to license plate display. I have been told it is illegal to have more then one plate displayed, is this true. I would be interested in knowing what you can and can't do.
Robert Leudesdorf from Shakopee, Minnesota
Question - I am moving to Minnesota from North Dakota and just put tabs on my vehicles for ND last month. ND will not refund me anything for the months that I will not be living in their state. So my question is what would happen if I drove my vehicle, as a MN resident, with ND plates in MN. The plates are not expired or anything, its just I paid over $150 for tabs that I will not need for 11 months and then to get it all changed to MN will be over $300. Am I able to get my moneys worth with my ND plates? I would swtich over to MN right away if ND would credit me back, but they said they will not.
Bryan from Lake Park MN
Question - I had a question about decals on vehicle windows. I came across your Web site and spent all evening reading the questions and answers. I was able to get my question answered and found out a lot of useful information. Thanks for taking the time to answer everyone's questions about Minnesota laws.
Carol from Princeton, MN.
Question - I was wondering what exactly the law is on neon lights in or on a car?
Jake from Blaine, MN
Question - Why is it that so many law enforcement officials (troopers, deputies, sheriffs, etc...) choose to wear mustaches? Just curious.
Phil from Two Harbors, MN
Question - What is the usage law for a vehicle that has Minnesota collector plates?
Thanks
Kevin from Maple Grove, MN
Question - My question is that I just put some wheels on my car that stick out a little bit. I was wonder about the law that regards how far they can stick out. In addition, if it is illegal what are some ways to make it legal with out taking the wheels off?
Jake from Blaine, MN
Question - I was wondering.. Are expired license tabs considered a moving violation? Meaning, does it count towards the number of tickets you can have before getting your license suspended/revoked.
Thanks, Missy
Missy from Mankato, MN
Question - I was pulled over on November for DWI. It is my first and hopefully only one, however my B.A.C was .20. Long story short, It was pled down to a .10, however I still received the "whiskey plates" My questions are,
1. Is it common to get these plates on a first offense?
2. Will I get a B card when I receive my license again?
3. When my 6 months restrictions are over, can I exchange these plates?
Thank you,
RW from Minneapolis MN
Question - I am dealing with a legal issue involving a scooter. I read the definitions of electric asst. bicycle, it does not qualify as one. Its max speed is 12 mph, no pedals, it has a seat, blinkers, break lights, headlight. What does it qualify under? In addition, where can I look up the laws and statues about it? Thank you,
Justin from Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Question - If the law in Minnesota for window tinting is 50% of light must pass through, why in stores like Wal-mart and Kmart do they only sell 40%, 35%, and 20%. Am I reading the wrong numbers on the package or are they selling window tint that is illegal in Minnesota?
Anderson from Cloquet, MN
Question - Why is it OK for Isanti Co. law enforcement vehicles to drive on public highways with their lights out? Why also, does Isanti Co. law enforcement get to pass on the shoulder but yet can ticket the general public for doing the same thing?
Brenda from Minnesota
Question - Would you get pulled over if you have a amber teardrop beacon on your car but not flashing? I’ve done lots of research on this but I can't find the answer. Is it allowed to have an amber teardrop light on a normal every day car?
Thanks
Anthony from St. Paul, Minnesota
Question - It seems so many people these days ignore the lane right of way. The MN driving rules state that a motorist turning left onto a four lane road from a single turn lane must enter the left lane and stay in that lane for 100 feet and signal if they wish to enter the right lane. OK, I am on the opposite side of the intersection turning right. I have the right of way to that lane Right? So many people turning left cut right across into the right lane. If I was hit by them who would be at fault?
Karl from Hugo, MN
Question - I'm submitting this for a friend.
I would like to know the avenue to pursue a complaint for negligent behavior on the part of a trooper. My friend was traveling in a caravan of our friends down the freeway, obeying the speed limit, when he noted a trooper who had already stopped another motorist on the opposite side of the freeway. He continued on his way only to find said trooper flying up behind him at 100+ mph. he promptly pulled over to the side of the road. Several friends in the caravan noted the officer's speed as ridiculously excessive.
When he got to the car, he told my friend that he had been stopped because he had no front plate and his tint was too dark. This begs the question: since when is it appropriate for an officer of the law to endanger the lives of several motorists to chase down a person who's endangering the lives of none? Yes, the parts on my friend's car were illegal. That is not the issue. i could understand him being stopped under normal circumstances. the issue here is that this officer blatantly risked the lives of several of my friends to pull someone over for something as insignificant as TINT! The illegality of it at this point is moot- this officer used excessive means to stop him for something that was no danger to anyone. if this trooper honestly thought this to be a sound idea, then he should be removed from duty. How does one go about accomplishing this?
Thank you.
Karl from St Louis Park
Question - I am thinking of getting window tinting On my Dodge Dakota Quad cab but i have been told that there are many laws and limits on visibility issues.. Whatâs the lowest % I can go to without getting pulled over?
Josh F. from Rochester, MN
Question - My daughter is moving up from Florida. Her car has tinted windows below the 28% allowed by Florida. Will this be a problem in PA?
Ken from Hanover, PA
Question - I know that the legal tint for Minnesota is 50% all around, but will an officer still pull you over if he believes itâs too dark? Can they make you remove it?
Joe From Brooklyn Park, MN
Question - I was planning to get my windows tinted on a 4 door car and I wanted to know the legal limit allowed on all windows? I heard it was 5% on the back two and 20% on the front two but I do not know the limit for the rear window or if my knowledge of this is incorrect.
Thank you very much.
Jon B from Bloomington, MN
Question - Dear Mr. Marquart,
Is it legal to travel on Minnesota roads and highways riding in a camping trailer? This is a 26â ăfifth wheelä trailer being pulled by a full-size pick-up truck.
Your response is greatly appreciated.]
Thank you!
Jon from Farmington
Question - What is the rated capacity of a motor vehicle, specifically, cars, pickup trucks, and semi-trucks? Where can I find this information - on the web?
Monica from San Antonio, Texas
Question - Do you usually pay more if you try and plea-bargaining a citation to not go on you record? Or What usually happens?
Grant from Minneapolis, Mn
Question - I purchased a car not too long ago. I have been doing some minor work on it since the purchase. The car is insured, but the tabs are bad. Can I get a ticket for the car being in my drive way?
Paddy from Isanti, MN
Question - What is the law regarding riding in a pull-behind camper in MN? If this is a legal, albeit relatively unsafe activity, do open bottle rules apply?
Thanks!
Sean from St. Paul
Question - Is it illegal in Minnesota to have neon light on your car?
Chris Lichtsinn from Arco, MN
Question - Is it illegal to drive into oncoming traffic with high beams and or driving lights aimed high? I see so many motorcycles and pickups these days with there lights blindingly bright right in my eyes.
Karl from Hugo, MN
Question - What is the proper protocol for a funeral procession going down a 3 lane highway? I do not remember seeing or hearing anything on this during the driving classes or reading.
Thanks much.
Lisa from North Branch, MN
Question - I had renewed my vehicle tabs before they expired, but I misplaced the stickers. What do I do to get a new set? If a cop spots the old tabs on the car, could he ticket me without checking the records?
Thanks
Rinkle From Minneapolis
Question - I was recently involved in a 3 person car crash while exiting the highway. I was the lead car getting on the exit ramp and when I slowed down on the ramp the car behind me apparently braked causing the car behind him to hit him forcing his car into mine. When the officer showed up he mentioned he was righting them warning tickets for following to close and thus causing damages to my car. Who is legally at fault here? Can they try to take me to court for something? If we do have to go to court, will the warning tickets they received show guilt/negligence on their part?
Thanks,
Chris from Martinsburg WV
Question - MY SON WAS ISSUED A TICKET FOR HAVING HIS NEON LIGHTS ON (THEY ARE UNDER THE CAR AS WELL AS THE LITTLE ONES WHERE THE WIPER FLUID IS DISPENSED) WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF IN THE PARKING LOT OF HIS SCHOOL (A PUBLIC SCHOOL). THESE LIGHTS ARE BLUE, SO WE INQUIRED WITH AS MANY LOCAL POLICE PRIOR TO HAVING THEM INSTALLED AND WERE TOLD THEY WERE LEGAL AS LONG AS THE CAR WAS NOT IN FORWARD MOTION AND IN A PARKING LOT. WE'VE HAD SO MANY OPINIONS BUT WANT TO KNOW THE ACTUAL LAW. OUR SON IS A SHY, RESPECTFUL, STRAIGHT A STUDENT AND A BANK TELLER AFTER SCHOOL. WE FELT HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ISSUED A WARNING FOR A FIRST OFFENSE AND WE WOULD HAVE HAD THE LIGHTS REMOVED. THE OFFICER WHO ISSUED THIS IS THE SCHOOL BIKE SECURITY GUARD BUT IS EMPLOYED BY THE LOCAL POLICE. WE'D APPRECIATE ANY INSIGHT YOU CAN GIVE US. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME! CARLA
Carla from Federal Way, Washington
Question - Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I really appreciate it and respect the fact that you take time out of your schedule to go through these. I actually live in a town that borders Minnesota and my question is about a ticket I received in Minnesota.
I volunteer for emergency Search & Rescue in my home city/State (Borders Minnesota) and am a certified Emergency Search & Rescue driver for the American Red Cross. I get called in during natural disasters to get rescue and emergency personal to their destinations with my very well equipped vehicle. Because of my Volunteer search & rescue duties, I have a radio scanner installed in my vehicle. Going out in life threatening weather, and conditions, putting my own life at risk, It is imperative for me to have this to hear Emergency CB, Sky warn, Weather broadcasts, Ham channels, and of course the Red Cross frequencies etc...
My radio is completely legal in my home state where my vehicle is registered, where I live, where I have my license and where I perform just about all my search & Rescue Duties. I was over on the Minnesota side a while ago running an errand and got pulled over by a local Minnesota city police officer for a very minor infraction. I never received a ticket for this infraction but I did receive a ticket for 299C.37 Police communication equipment; use, sale.
I explained that my vehicle was used for search & rescue to no avail. After some research I found out that this law is placed under the section for criminal activity. Which is understandable as some criminals use scanners to listen to the police. The intent of the law was not to give tickets to law-abiding citizens who volunteer their time and services to the community. Especially giving tickets to emergency rescue workers from neighboring states.
What are your thoughts on this? What is common practice and the respected courtesy for rescue workers of neighboring states by Minnesota Law enforcement. Is it common practice for Minnesota law enforcement officers to ticket volunteer fireman, rescue workers, or county employees from neighboring states, who happen to have gear in their vehicles that are used in their home state and happen to wonder into Minnesota for something or another? Would you have given the same ticket?
Basically by getting a ticket of this type. I am being told to not help rescue stranded citizens of Minnesota during blizzards & life threatening conditions, etc.. Just stay in my home state.
I don't want to say what my vehicle is or try and sound like I have a big head as I don't. but the fact is, I am able to get to places and carry gear that no other vehicle in this area has. This past winter I even had to come to the rescue of several of several local PD cars, one of the a 4x4 that got stranded in blizzard conditions.
A side note. A little while after my ticket, I actually worked an event with my vehicle in my home state that was very big. The officer who wrote this ticket from Minnesota came over to my state and worked the same event with me. We saw each other and waved. Kind of Ironic...
Thank you for your time,
Jerry
Question - I've received a ticket for careless driving and have to go to court. I have no other tickets in the past three years. Can my license be suspended for this? I drive for a living, so I'm very concern. Thanks.
Terry from Brooklyn Park, MN
Question - I recently was pulled over for speeding and was issued a "written warning" as opposed to a ticket. The police officer informed that it would not go on my driving record, however I am curious to know if it goes on file somewhere else and if so how long does it remain there.
Thanks.
John from Minneapolis, MN
Question - Why do you feel so strongly against tinted windows? Duh, they don't let you see as well at night and some people have ridiculously dark tint, but what is so harmful about 35% or even 30%? I was just looking around and what I found was the law says it must by 50% or higher in Minnesota. Is this the current limit?
David from Elk River, MN
Question - I was wondering if there is a noise problem for are area? We've had numerous police out to our home, the boy's ride dirt bikes. The neighbors came and told the boy's that they can only ride certain days of the week, and certain times. Is all this true? Please let us know.
Thank You
Sue Felegy from Oak Grove Mn.
Question - Sgt. Marquart,
I am 20 years old and plan to attend college for Law Enforcement at Alexandria Technical College next year. I hope to become a State Trooper. What additional steps can I take to make myself a better candidate?
Best Regards,
Brad from Wadena, Minnesota
Question - I sold my car to a Native American family in Mille Lacs as of August 2004. I signed the title over to them and they went on their way. as of yesterday, I got a notice from a towing company in St. Cloud stating that I am still the title holder and that they have my car in impound. Unless I pay such and such fees, I will be turned over to collections. I don't own the car anymore and did not keep anything as proof that I sold it. I did send in to the state the part of the title that reports the sale-- this document also contained all the buyers info. The state claims to never have gotten this form. That was the only place I recorded the information. What are my choices here?
Thanks!
Eric from St. Paul, MN
Question - Ask a Trooper Question
What are the laws regarding colors of flashing lights on a vehicle. I know that amber is legal facing any direction as well as green. Rotating white is only for emergency personnel. However, I have heard mixed feelings on colors like red for example. Someone said red is OK facing the rear but not front. Someone said blue is completely out of the question etc. Could you possibly go over what colors are legal/illegal and what directions you can have those colors facing? I am a Metro Skywarn spotter who is looking to upgrade the warning lights on my car and am just wondering if I am strictly limited to amber.
Thank You!
Evan from Minneapolis, MN
Question - How long does a minor consumption of alcohol stay on your records in MN?
Kira from Owatonna, Minnesota
Question - Hi,
I was wondering what is the limit on the sound you can have coming from your car if you have a sound system in your car, and can you have your neon lights on if you are parked on the side of the street or only in a parking lot or something like that.
Dan Pauly from St. James
Question - >169.64 Subd. 2. Colored light. Unless otherwise authorized by the commissioner of public safety, no vehicle shall be equipped, nor shall any person drive or move any vehicle or equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device displaying a red light or any colored light other than those required or permitted in this chapter.
I was reading through this and noticed the part "any colored light other than those required or permitted in this chapter." Does this mean that I could look up the permitted colors in St. Cloud (I assume that the permitted colors are those that are not used by law
enforcement/officials.) For example, I dont know of any officials using the color of violet/purple; white light may be another possibility. I know this may be a mis-interpretation of what the law is saying but a little clarification would help.
Thanks for all your hard work!
Matt from St. Cloud MN
Question - I am a resident of AZ and have a car from AZ currently registered in MN. I have tinted windows legal in AZ but apparently not in MN. An officer checked my frosted salt coated window with a meter and ticketed me for illegal window tint. In AZ if you are in violation of tint it is a fix it ticket or fine if you do not fix it. As I stated I am a resident of AZ and need to know if the same applies in MN, And to the extent of liability for a non-resident.
Thanks
N Smith from Tucson AZ
Question - It's so nice to see that my tax dollars are going toward this Web site. It would be a nice resource if every other question wasn't a teenager looking to "pimp out" his "ride" with window tints or special lighting. Really, how many of these questions can you answer? Also, maybe they should try reading the past questions answered and maybe you should pay more attention to which questions you have answered. Some time ago, I submitted a question regarding child safety seats and laws pertaining to them, which was never answered. Can you honestly agree that 500 questions regarding window tints should out rank children's safety in your priorities? I see now why we have such a hard time keeping our kids safe on Minnesota roads. Our own troopers don't put that as their priority over window tints and trying to pull over the 'big money' tickets. Maybe if it was a stronger offense with a larger fine, troopers and police would start looking for these kids who are jumping around their parents cars on our highways.
Amanda from Coon Rapids, MN
Question - Can you clarify what the laws are for children being in car seats, booster seats and seatbelts? What ages, weight, height, etc. Also, do these laws meet the recommendations that child safety groups have?
Thanks
Val from Zimmerman
Question - I purchased a 1-ton pickup truck. For the license plates, I was told that it would be a "Y" license. Several years ago, that designation meant that the vehicle could only be driven within a few mile radius (25 miles?) of the metropolitan city. A different license was required (more expensive) to drive "out state". Is this no longer true? Can I drive a Y licensed vehicle anywhere in the state?
Denny from Arden Hills, MN
Question - My daughter purchased her car in Arizona while working and living there. The windows are tinted more than allowed in MN. She is now living in MN and was ticketed for the degree of tint. At one time, she was told that all you had to do was prove where you purchased the car. Evidently, this is not true. Is the only option to have the tint removed?
Linda from Owatonna, MN
Question - Hi,
I just recently purchased a Mustang and would like to tint it if possible but I have not been able to find out the legal tint limits for MN. Can you help? In addition, I live right by Fargo, ND so are the laws for tint different in ND?
Thanks for your time.
Josh from Moorhead, MN
Question - I was just curious about one aspect of the window tinting law in this state. Why is it that a mini-van, pick-up truck, SUV, and limos are not regulated on the amount of tint on their side and back windows where a passenger car is? I hope I have the correct information on this.
Thank you,
Dan Olinger from Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Question - Is there a minimum speed in a crash that most cars show speed on speedometer?
If so, what is it? Thanks.
Anita from RI
Question - Can you drive a car on Private Street or in private development with out a license?
Jason from Blaine, Mn
Question - I am driving south on State Highway 65 in Isanti County doing 63 mph in a 65 mph speed zone. A marked Isanti County Sheriffs vehicle passes by me obviously speeding. About 3 miles down the road he is sitting on the shoulder and as I pass he pulls behind me and makes a traffic stop. He offers an explanation that he had ran the license plate number and saw that the owner of the vehicle was revoked to drive in the state of Minnesota. I asked if I had done anything improper and if my driving was all right to which he replied no I had not and my driving was fine. So in short my question is, did the officer have the right to run a vehicle check since I was not committing a crime nor was I suspected of committing any crime? Would this be considered a spot check?
Frank from McGregor, MN
Question - My nephew was arrested last night for his 3rd DWI. His mother asked me what will happen to him because of this and I said I would try to find out. His first court appearance is this Tuesday. Please tell me what penalties he faces for this 3rd DWI if he is convicted.
Thank you.
Linda from Minneapolis, Minnesota
Question - My husband and I were involved in a hit and run accident in Minneapolis, Mn. The driver that hit us was found shortly after the accident and has given an insurance card that does not cover the car she was driving to the state trooper. Our car was totaled. At this point, what can we do? The other driver was 16 yrs old and the car is registered in fatherâs name.
Athena Moore from Omaha, Ne
Question - If I filed a police report, does it automatically mean the person will be prosecuted or do I have the go ahead with pressing charges?
Maria from East Bethel, MN
Question - My question is how fast do you have to be going to get a careless driving in the state of Minnesota? My friend and I were driving on a highway and we were going 84 in a 55 and not racing. (no one else was on the road at the time of the night) we were driving side to side for at least 5 miles before we got pulled over and I got a DSA ticket and my buddy got a careless. My question, what is the statue or what is the law for careless cause I thought it was anything over 31 mph in the state of Minnesota.
Thank you!
Nick from Minneapolis and Farmington, MN
Question - Is there still a 10-day grace period for tabs in Minnesota?
Thank you
Kristina Rochester, Mn
Question - What are the laws regarding neon lights on the underside of a car in Minnesota?
JD from Minnetonka, Minnesota
Question - What are the neon lighting laws on the inside and outside of your vehicle?
Robbie Knuth from Norwood Young America, Minnesota
Question - What is the policy about window tinting in a vehicle?
Terry from Spring Valley
Question - Can a state trooper stop a motorist just for not wearing a seatbelt? This would be the only reason the motorist would be stopped. I know you can receive a fine if not wearing a seat belt if you are stopped for another offense. I have been told by one trooper you cannot and than another, one says yes. Whom do I believe? Thank you for your input.
Ed from Waubun, Mn
Question - Just wondering. How can rural U. S. mail delivery persons operate a motor vehicle from the passenger seat? I don't know how they could be safe wearing a seatbelt in that position. Thanks
Linda from Foley, Mn
Question - I have seen way too many extremely rude people driving 75-90+ mph not signaling, quickly changing lanes, tailgating, ON THOSE CELL PHONES cutting others off on the way home from work every day at 2:30-3:00 pm on 694 westbound between Silver Lake Road all the way up to 494/94 north to Elk River. It's really getting dangerous out there! Can they put a new law in effect keeping people off those?
Out east (Maryland?) they are using fiberglass 1/2 trooper decoy cars with backup real troopers with radar further down the road. Has Minnesota thought of this? This would cut costs also, and more important save lives! On 35N to Duluth, this would be great hiding in between those highways.
Thanks!
A Mn/DOT Employee
Plymouth
Question - I was recently stopped for speeding by a city police officer in town. It was a speed trap, 4 officers. One operating the radar, the other 3 to stop cars. When pulled over I was told I was going 50 in a 35. I highly doubted this because my speedometer showed 37 MPH at the time I came to the officers and I was in 4th gear in my truck. (I tried later to get up to 50 in a zone where 50 was allowed in 4th gear, 36 is as fast as it would go before hitting the engine speed limit). The officer was in a hurry to issue the ticket. I had just bought the truck out of state and titled/registered the truck the day before. The plates where also new. She wrote the ticket in record time, less than 4 minutes. I didn't look at it to close but under year/make/model she put "white semi-truck." There are several problems with this. First off, it is NOT a semi-truck, I don't even have a class A, there is no year listed, no make, no model, no nothing. I was never asked to prove that I just bought the plates (the yellow receipt from what I am getting at here is this. I would think the ticket has to be filled out correctly, and it seemed in the officers hurry she skipped over VERY important information (it was a commercial straight truck). I was never asked for insurance, logs, inspection reports, registration, authority or anything I am normally asked for during any traffic stop or visit at a weight station. If the officer was this clumsy in her job of writing the ticket, who is to say they clocked the right target?
Clint from Gibbon MN
Question - HI! This is Corey the host of THE streets are talking on 900 am wurd. Its a talk show and we have had some callers complain about their tinted windows being the cause of them being stop in some counties of Pennsylvania. In Philadelphia the city they don't get stopped, but in other counties of Pennsylvania they are stopped and told its illegal to have tinted windows. So the BIG question is, if you live in Philadelphia and its legal but you drive in other counties or even in other states where its illegal to have tint, what do you do? Would love an answer. Maybe someone from Minnesota came on the show!
Corey from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Question - Is it coming to the point to where the officers of the law have to waste their time as well as other peoples time to write situations as petty as window tint when in all actuality there are really crimes being committed at this very moment? Don't mistake me or this question for someone who just wants out of the laws passed because I realize they are made for peoples protection and are in place to make this world a better place but wouldnt it be a little better place to live if the officer instead would give you a warning when you said you had purchased the vehicle used and had no idea the tint was illegal? I
would understand if I was pulled over for it several times before and told it needed to be removed but the simple case is I have been pulled over several times for small traffic violations and never once has a state, county, or local officer ever mentioned anything about it. This is why people get so fed up with law enforcement officers because some know that when I go to contest this ticket and make my plea. I guess what my question should be is why did you just waste your time to read this when you could be doing something to make a difference and did you read this while on my tax dollar.
Rick from Biwabik, MN
Question - How much does a disobeyed stop sign ticket cost?
Scott
Question - I received a ticket for driving a car with expired tabs. The car is not in my name, I don't make payments on this car, and I was not breaking any law (except driving with expired tabs.) Is it my responsibility to make sure the tabs aren't expired on cars that don't belong to me?
Thank you,
Sara from Seattle, Washington
Question - Greetings,
I have a few questions about vehicle modification in this state. I understand perfectly well that undercarriage neon lights are illegal to use on the street (though, how is it that an officer can cite a driver who's neons are off and are never on when the car is on public roads?), but I was rather curious about in-cabin lighting. I recall reading somewhere that lighting in the interior of a vehicle is all right as long as it is below the shoulders (if it is in front of the captain's chairs) and it is all right anywhere else behind the driver so long as it does not block side or rear windows and is not distracting to other drivers. Are these correct assumptions, or am I receiving dubious information?
Also, I was curious about other lighting modifications to vehicles. As I said, I know that undercarriage neons (and neons anywhere else on the exterior of a vehicle) are illegal, but what about a modification known as "Angel Eyes"? I believe they come standard on some BMW's and other "premium" vehicles. They are small fiber optic rings around the headlight reflectors that glow white, blue, red, etc. They are often all but drowned out in the light of normal headlight use, so I wouldn't see why they would be illegal. If they are, I would like the MN statute that states this, if possible.
And finally (yes, these are all about lighting ;) ), many vehicles now have turn signal lights on their side mirrors as an extra precaution to allow others to see the driver's intent. I was curious if adding a row or two of dimmed LED lights to the side air vents on my vehicle would be in violation of any statutes. They would only be active when my turn signals are in use and would be timed to coordinate with said turn signals.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Adam From Woodbury, MN
Question - What is a fourth degree driving while intoxicated? Where do I find information on people who had alcohol driving offenses?
Joe from Isanti County, Mn
Question - I was wondering if cops can pull you overly solely for illegal tinted windows or if you have to be doing something else to get pulled over.
Thank you if you could respond.
Bob from Prior Lake
Question - I know smoked tail light covers are illegal in MN, but are smoked taillights illegal? I have the opportunity to get smoked taillights from Germany, manufactured to meet T¹V specifications. They appear to be visible from more than 500 ft. Would these tail lights be legal in MN?
Michael from Circle Pines, MN
Question - I was wondering if it was legal to put smoke overlays on car taillights, basically tinting them? Is it something you would be pulled over for right away or something you cold get by with? Thanks for your time.
Dario from Shakopee, MN
Question - I get off work at midnight and am stuck driving m-f during peak drunk driving time (mid-1a). I moved to Isanti in jan 2001 and have been pulled over in Anoka County, but not ticketed, 12 times since I've moved there. I drive a small sports car. I understand they were checking for alcohol, but it is getting really annoying.
I drive to Minneapolis and back, a total of 90 miles 5 to 6 times a week. I've been pulled over ONLY Anoka County and never ticketed, because there was no cause. I don't speed Period. I don't want a ticket and learned the best way not to get a ticket, is to not speed. However...the following happened and I feel so violated and unsafe on the road.
Last week as I was making my way home, a car was approaching with it brights on. They were left on as it kept approaching. I waited and eventually did a quick flash. The car passed me and my heart went in my stomach. I thought it was either a drunk angry driver or an officer. I checked my speedometer and I was going 55, so didn't need to alter it. It swoops up behind me and then on goes the lights. I pull right over.
The officer tells me I was going 65. I absolutely was NOT! I asked if I was pulled over because I flashed my brights and he said he didn't remember that. What? I was lied to...bold face...lied to...! I wasn't speeding and he did have his brights on. Now I'm afraid of how to protect myself in the future. It's his word against mine.
I've been told that the Saint Francis Police Department is always full of new young cops and are notorious for ticketing. How can this happen? How can I protect myself? It affects my insurance and my financial situation. I feel SO violated!
Lisa from Isanti, MN
Question - Is it legal in Minnesota to drive with tire flies on? (Neon caps for your tires) and if so, does it matter what color?
Steve from Elk River, Minnesota
Question - Is it true that an individual can be charged with attempted manslaughter for speeding in excess of 90 miles per hour? Does this apply if the individual driving is alone in the vehicle?
Troy from Menahga, Minnesota
Question - What is the current and past 2 years colors for license plate tabs.
Dawn from Minnesota
Question - Is it illegal to park a car, with expired plates, in front of your house on a city street?
I have a car (1990) that I am donating to the Minneapolis Johnson high school mechanics program. The car has not been driven in a year and a half, as it needs all new brakes and engine work. I have been storing it in my garage. Recently, I had to move it to the street right in front of my house, as we were having it towed to the high school and I wouldn't be in town when they were coming, and I received a ticket for expired plates.
I thought I was okay, since the car is not capable of being driven...
Bonnie from Mendota Heights Minnesota
Question - I was pulled over for going 70 in a 40 I was issued a citation and the officer gave me a court date what does all of this mean exactly? I have never been pulled over before and I dont really know exactly what to do.
Tonya from Dahlonega Georgia
Question - Hello, I am very interested in importing a car from Japan. I am in Brooklyn Park MN and am wondering about laws about importing from another country. The car passed crash test's in Japan and theyre testing is much more strict then the DOT test's. Only question is the car is Right side drive. Im wondering if that is Legal for Minnesota, I know it is in other states I am just concerned about Minnesota. Thanks!
Kaleb from Brooklyn Park, MN
Question - Recently I was stopped by Airport Police by a 3-month tenured officer. The officer approached my vehicle and asked for my license and insurance. I handed him my license but couldn't locate my insurance. He asked me to stay in my vehicle, returned to his (about 20 yards back) and while he was in his car, I located my insurance card. I "foolishly" got out of my car and held up my hands with the insurance card in my hand and walked on the side of the road toward his vehicle and announced I have my card. He got out of his car, charged me while pulling his gun. He pointed his gun directly at me and screamed, "I said, do not leave your vehicle, get back in your vehicle." I've relived this ever since...can you guide me on if this is normal and what the boundaries are for pulling a gun on someone with their hands in the air 20 yards away?
Cindy from Minneapolis, Mn
Question - I was pulled over for exuding a white light to the rear taillight. I was wondering whatÅs the law books say on that? Thanks
Scott from Chaska
Question - As a follow up to a law you posted in response to a question:
Subdivision 1. Requirements; exception. (a) Every motor vehicle and every vehicle that is being drawn at the end of a train of vehicles must be equipped with at least one tail lamp, exhibiting a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear.
Does that mean that you cannot be legally pulled over for having one tail light out?
Amir from Minneapolis, MN
Question - I was stopped for going 63 in a 45 in a National Park on a snowmobile. My question is will this ticket go on my driving record being it was on a snowmobile and if it does, will it affect my insurance being it was below 65 miles per hour. Also how does the fine system work is it just a standard fine or is it based on so many miles per hour over the speed limit. Thank you for your time.
Lou from Roseau MN
Question -
Just curious...How long does a minor alcohol consumption ticket stay on your record if you got it in WI?
Thanks!
Gillian from Minneapolis, Mn
Question - My partner recently got a citation for not displaying proper tabs on his license. He got them in December and quite simply forgot to apply them to his Iowa plates. Given that he had the tabs and a receipt that would act as proof, is there any leniency in his forgetting to apply them, or is he stuck with the full $100 fine?
Johan from Minneapolis, Minnesota
Question - Hello,
Had a quick question. I have a truck that I off-road 4x4 up north. I have piaced lights for off-roading and wanted to know where (with no cars near) I can use them? ex. back roads, country roads?
Thanks
Kelly from Minneapolis, Mn
Question - Do I need to display a front license plate on a vehicle?
Alan Blair from Woodbury MN
Question - Is there a law in Minnesota regarding leaving children unattended in a vehicle?
Kris from New York Mills, MN
Question - I am a former Minnesota resident, turned Wisconsin resident and am currently back here in Minnesota attending school at the U of MN. Recently I was given a ticket while parked in front of my house for not displaying my front license plate. I was very disappointed about this as I was told that truck owners in Wisconsin do not need to display their front license plate. All the evidence up to this point supported this theory as: I have parked in the same spot for two years and have not received such a ticket. I've been pulled over by a state trooper who passed me in broad daylight from the front and did not mention a thing about it (someone claimed to have seen a swerving red pickup in the area - once the trooper saw that i was not drunk he let me go and apologized). When I receive my tabs, I am only given one set, not two like in Minnesota. Finally, in the past three years i have received three parking tickets in Saint Paul and Minneapolis (meter/contract lot violations) and none of these officers pointed out the fact that i had a missing front license plate and/or the more important fact that it was illegal not to have one displayed.
Getting back to my story...
I was disappointed by my lack of knowledge and wanted to do anything in my power to fix the situation, however, the truck that i own used to have some kind of manufactured plastic attachment that would allow the license to overcome the tilt of the bumper. And the main reason of why i don't have my license displayed in the first place is due to the fact that the previous owner of my truck was backed (or so he said) and lost the plastic attachment and front plate in the process. When I bought the car he said it wasn't necessary and the only reason he had one on is because of the plastic attachment thing looked bare without it. Therefore, the spot of where my license should go is at severe angle and has two bolt/rivet looking things that block any sort of way to easily attach my new plate. Granted there is a 2" strip of plastic higher up that i might have been able to fasten the plate, but it seems way out place and even if i wanted to fasten it there, you have to remember, I am a college student who does not own a screw-gun or drill and in this cold a screw and screwdriver would not penetrate the bumper. So with no other option, i took out the license and set it on my windshield (IÅve seen other cars do this before), until i could make it out to a dealer to have a new plate put on. Well, in the
Mean time i had classes and work to attend to, so i figured my temporary solution would be okay until the weekend. Unfortunately, i was wrong; I got the first ticket on a Wednesday and got the exact same two days later, by the exact same officer.
Therefore my questions to you are:
Don't you think this is a bit harsh?
Is there some kind of grace period for this kind of thing?
Did the officer expect me to try to find an ally and park it off a public street?
We both know this is also illegal and i rent a place with no off-street parking. What else could I have done? (Keep in mind on Thursdays, i work from 8-1 in St. Paul computer lab, have class from 2:30 - 5:15 and have to be back in St. Paul for a short from 6 û 9. Point being that all the dealers are closed by then.) Couldn't the officer just give me a warning?
I know that in state residents can dispute tickets with a hearings officer. Will I still be able to do this?
I heard that tickets by out of state residents can only be cleared up in the court system. This cannot be true for things as trivial as parking tickets...right.
My opinion, although biased, is that this officer was a bit harsh. I am 23 and have a spotless record. Besides the aforementioned parking tickets, i have never received any other kind of tickets. I pay for my own college education, pay insane amounts of money for car insurance even though i have never been in any sort of accident and try to uphold
the law whenever possible. Yet, I feel a bit depressed almost like i have been taken advantage of. Don't you think it is a bit crazy that i have to pay more money in fines ($170) than people do for things that actually endanger citizens...like speeding or not pulling over for emergency vehicles, etc...?
Thanks so much for your time,
Adam
Hudson, WI
Question - Hi, I was stopped the other day down by centennial high school going 52 in a 35. It was my first offense and I donÅt know if I have to go to court or just pay the fine or call somebody or who to call. It does not say I am an endangered person on the ticket but I do not know where the fine is so I am not sure what to do. I cooperated with the cop and I had insurance and everything and I know people that have speeded a lot more then that and did not have to go to court but IÅm not sure what to do. If you have, an answer for me please reply soon.
Sincerely, Anthony, Lino Lakes, MN
Question - I was pulled over for doing 20 in a 15-school zone, but he did not turn his lights on until he was pulling into the School parking lot. I already had the car off and was out of the car and I got a ticket. Is he able to give me a ticket if I was in the lot and he didnÅt turn his lights on till he was turning in to the lot?
Thanks
Phil from Portales, NM
Question - Hello, my wife has not been driving in Minnesota very long and asked me a question I cannot properly answer.
The question is this:
If driving on a freeway, with the posted limit at say 60 mph, is it legal to pass someone in the left lane while doing 60 (assuming there are not others driving faster then the posted, which is frequently the case). I told her yes. She followed up with asking if she could be stopped for doing the speed limit in the left lane, while others are wanting to drive faster. I told her to simply move over when it was safer, and not to worry about others. Any other advice for her?
Thanks, Chris
Chris from Zimmerman, MN
Question - Two questions:
First, I recently purchased a 2000 Chrysler Sebring LXI Coupe. I plan to tint the windows. I have heard different percentages that it has to be. Like the front windows and back windows can be different. Can you please clear this question up?
Second, Is it legal to have the Halogen bulb head lights on your car. I know some of them are not DOD certified. They do not have a purple or blue tint, they are Superbeam EX Xenon White. So they are clear crisp white. Can you please clear this question up too!?
Thank you for your time and great site!
Matthew from Maplewood, MN
Question - Hey, I know I am only 16 years old but I want to have a future. I always had a dream of becoming a state trooper. I was wondering if you have to go to college to study criminal justice or what, and what are the age limits like can you start training at 18 or will college teach you most of that? Thanks for your time and hope to hear back from soon.
Chad from Denver, Colorado
Question - Two questions alike:
1) Is there any kind of "grace period" for the renewal stickers on license plate tabs for automobiles? If your renewal month is January, do you have until Feb 10 to get your tabs or are you "illegal" on Feb 1?
Thanks!
Terri from Bloomington, MN
2) IS IT TRUE THAT THERE IS A 10 DAY GRACE PERIOD FOR EXPIRED TABS?
KRISTIN from BLOOMINGTON, MN
Question - Two questions:
First, I recently purchased a 2000 Chrysler Sebring LXI Coupe. I plan to tint the windows. I have heard different percentages that it has to be. Like the front windows and back windows can be different. Can you please clear this question up!?
Second, Is it legal to have the Halogen bulb head lights on your car. I know some of them are not DOD certified. They do not have a purple or blue tint, they are Superbeam EX Xenon White. So they are clear crisp white. Can you please clear this question up too!?
Thank you for your time and great site!
Matthew from Maplewood, MN
Question - My car is equipped with a factory installed solar tint which is very dark in the daylight and gets lighter at night. Well my question is this illegal? I was verbally warned once that it was way to dark.....also it seems to smoked into the windshield not just a film glued on.........thanks....
Bobby from Spicer
Question - Tail light black outs yes IÅm sure you'll tell me the covers are illegal, BUT I sent a pair of my tail lights off my show car to TX to be done by a pro www.smokinlights.net. IÅm wondering if they are illegal because my dad has a set a dark Chevy bowtie break lights on his show truck and hasnÅt been hassled for anything but a noise violation.
Bobby from Spicer
Question - I was driving two hours up north to get my kids for the weekend, and I was late, and was driving over the speed limit, not dangerously, and the road was empty, and a state patrol car was sitting on a bridge overhead and I didnÅt see him. This is my first speeding ticket, and I donÅt have $125 to pay them, will they take payments, can they put a warrant out for my arrest and suspend my license?
Michelle from St Paul. Mn
Question - My 15 y/o just informed me -he learned in drivers' ed. - in Minnesota, the seat belt laws are only for the driver and any passengers under 12 years of age. He further stated that if he were driving (until he is 18) everyone must be belted. Is this true? I thought that we had seatbelt laws where everyone must be belted, and I thought that in recent years a law had been passed where an officer can pull a driver over for not wearing one, or if any passenger isn't belted, the vehicle can be pulled over. Am I correct, or is he?
Laura from Edina, Mn
Question - I have heard that Minnesota Window tint laws are unconstitutional as a violation of the Equal Protection provision of the Minnesota Constitution.
"The District court held a contested omnibus hearing, after which Minn. Stat. 169.71 subd. 4 (3) was found unconstitutional as violating the equal protection provision of the Minnesota Constitution by permitting people driving vans or pick-up trucks -- but not cars -- to drive with excessively tinted rear and side windows."
As for safety, I would venture to say dark window film has many positive aspects. It reduces theft and improves vision at night by blocking ambient light and the blinding headlights of vehicles behind you.
Don't you also have a constitutional right to peruse privacy even in a public place?
Tint also protects the interior of your car.
The only argument for, seems to be "officer safety issue"... If that is the case, and it is so dangerous to approach a vehicle with dark window film, then why is it the law is written to put officers in the situation that every time a vehicle with "dangerous window film" is spotted that that officer is supposed to approach the vehicle and inspect it. How come vans, trucks, and limo's can all have the tint? Is a van with tinted windows safer to approach then a car with tinted windows? That just doesn't make sense!
Can't someone in a house be an "officer safety issue"? Maybe people should live in a clear plastic bubble with big brother watching. Then we wouldn't have to worry about terrorism.
When someone has window tint. Who is the victim? "Land of the free, home of the brave" I thought police / troopers were supposed to protect us, not oppress...
At least it's not the whole country that's messed up and just Minnesota and a handful of other states.
Andy from MN
Question - After repeatedly asking that my four-year-old stepdaughter's mother use her booster seat when transporting her in the car, she showed up without one again. I have talked to her about it so many times over he past three years that we have had custody of her. One time I had to cancel the visit because she tried to leave with her sitting on her lap while she was driving! I try informing them (her parents as well) of the dangers of not having her properly restrained. They also let her seven year old brother ride in the front seat (yes, they have air bags). I have been doing some searching regarding the laws, I know the regulations, and I want to know the consequences. From what I have found, it is a petty misdemeanor and a fine of $50 that can be WAIVED. How can this possibly be true? Can it truly be regarded as a higher offense to not carry insurance on your vehicle than to endanger the life and well-being of a child? In addition, as a person of law, what suggestions would you have to make it stick in their heads?
Amanda from Anoka County
Question - What is the penalty for getting caught driving without a license (for a driver with a permit, but with no one else in the car)?
Lynn from Bloomington, MN
Question - When did these laws of "50%" window tint on passenger vehicles get passed? Reasons? Behind the driver, in the past, was possible to be blacked out completely. I drive a "Police Interceptor Crown Victoria" formerly a South Dakota squad car. For arguments sake, let's say the windows behind the driver were tinted due to being a "K-9 unit," and I wish to leave the tint on the windows, what can I acquire in the form of a document or letter that will allow me to retain the tint, which is ONLY on the side windows behind the driver, as the rear window is still clear. If needs be, I am prepared to get a doctors note and then will tint all windows but the windshield, but I would rather not be forced to be dishonest, simply because Minnesota. has laws that are unreasonable.
Jeremy from St. Cloud
Question - Yesterday, I was stopped and I was told my driver's license was suspended since 2001. I've been pulled over another time in the last six months and my license was valid. I haven't gotten any tickets recently and I don't understand.
Stacy from Big Lake, Mn
Question - I was pulled over the other night in Minnesota and given a ticket for driving with a suspended license. I was unaware it was suspended for failure to pay a parking ticket. Anyway, I was not given any reason as to why I was pulled over and shouldn't I have a right to know? Is this contestable in court? Thank you!
Adam from Minneapolis, MN
Question - Hi. I am considering buying a retired Crown Victoria. I have aspirations of becoming a law enforcement officer, and am a part of the explorer post of Burnsville, MN. My question is, can I put red/blue lights on the car, say behind the grille, and only turn them on in private throughways (I.E. a driveway) I am quite aware of the illegality of such lights being displayed while on a public street, I want to know that it I were to install such lights and never turn them on public streets, could I still run into obstacles? Thank you for your time, and on behalf of the Lakeville community, thank you for answering the call to law enforcement! We all need you.
Zach from Lakeville, MN
Question - What are the laws regarding parking lots? Specifically public school parking lots...For example, when a school sets rules for drop-off and pick-up areas and areas that are NOT how far do these rules carry into the state laws? If a "school set parking lot rule" is that violation a ticket be issued?
Thank you for your time-
Lisa from Champlin, Minnesota
Question - If my tabs expire in Nov. do I have until Dec. 10 to get them on my vehicle with out breaking the law?
Steve from Ogilvie, MN
Question - I teach Criminal Investigation and Traffic Law at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. One of my students came to me with some puzzling questions and I am looking for help to find the correct answers. (Similar questions have come up in the past.)
Thanks for you consideration in advance.
Mike Anderson (Duluth Police Department - Retired) Fond du Lac Tribal &
Community College Cloquet, MN 218-879-0849, Mailbox 6
Question - Hello:
I have a car parked in front of my home since March of 2004. I received a citation in the mail stating I owe $50.00 for a parking fine. There is no ticket on my car and could not be found anywhere. I called my local law enforcement center and they stated that they have the right to ticket a car if it hasn't moved for 48 hours.
I have never heard of this law and I am surprised the officer didn't knock on my door to tell me to move the vehicle to avoid a ticket. I am on disability and am pretty annoyed. The house I am living is a rental and the landlords have it up for sale. I did not want to move the car in the back yard because I figured it would look tacky to have the car parked on the lawn when potential buyers are coming to inspect the home. Then the officer told me I cannot have the car parked on the grass in the back yard either as I can get fined for that also! Do you have any laws and answers for me in regard to this matter? I hope so.
Thank You,
Patricia Brainerd, MN. 56401
Question - What is the law for loud music while driving? I recently received a ticket for having my music up to loud and a police officer told me if it can be heard from 50 feet or more it is illegal. In addition, is there a noise ordinance for music playing from a car at a specific time?
Thank you
John from Minneapolis, Minnesota
Question - I know you didn't see what happened, but I just would like to know if what I did would be considered Inattentive driving to you. I was driving down a busy freeway in the far right lane when I say lights of a police car ahead off to the shoulder, so I started to slow down as I passed the squad car I say that there was a accident about 1/4 mile ahead off to the right shoulder as well. So right then, the car that was in front of me that I had 3 car lengths between us slammed on her brakes almost to a stop, so I slammed on my brakes as well and the only thing I could do to avoid hitting her was to swerve on to the shoulder, so I did and got right back behind the car as it started going again, still about 1/3 of a mile before the accident. And continued down the freeway for about 4 miles until I was stopped by a peace officer.
Patrick from Minneapolis, Minnesota
Question - Hi,
I was wondering if you could clarify the current regulations regarding electric brakes on horse and stock trailers. I have two older trailers that both carry a maximum of two horses. Since they are older, they are heavier but they each have two axels.
Thanks!
Sarah Milaca, MN
Question - While visiting a large town in MN we were traveling east bound on a two lane, one-way street. We found the house where we were going to be visiting, but the person was not home, so we were pulling out of the right hand lane, which we were parked on, mind you the house was on the corner of the block on the right hand side, there was no way to get into the left lane, to make our turn onto the two lane street, As we were pulling out to make the L hand turn, there was a car to our right, which we did not think was going to stop for the stop sign, the driver of my car waited until he knew for sure she was stopped, and then looked in the mirror, and proceeded to make our L hand turn, our car
Just started to turn, to the north and we were hit by another vehicle eastbound, which was behind us (He was SO close behind us that my driver could not see him in the mirror, the vehicle was in a "blind spotÉ in the mirror.) The driver of my vehicle was ticketed with an "Inattentive driving" ticket. The person, who hit us, spun us straight forward and proceeded to run straight into a tree. He was not wearing a seat beat and was talking on the phone. He did NOT get any traffic violation. All persons in my vehicle were wearing seat belts. I just feel that with my driver getting this "extreme" ticket and the other driver getting nothing is wrong. What do you think?
Patty from Thief River Falls, MN
Question - In your response to my question about tint ticket on my driving record you said to go to the Anoka county courthouse to get a order to remove.
I went there and they cannot find the ticket, it may have been issued by a Trooper, I can't remember since the patrol car was unmarked.
At the courthouse all they could give me was a print out of the violation.
The Agency# is MNHP0400 (Golden Valley district). The citation number is HPRA-007679.
Is that number a MNHP ticket number? and where would I go to get a "order to remove" if it was a Trooper that issued the ticket.
Thanks Again.
Jake Drake From Blaine, MN
Question - Hi,
I am interested in purchasing an aftermarket exhaust system for my car that exits from the side of the car. The system does have a catalytic converter and a muffler. I just wanted to make sure that a side exhaust system is legal in MN.
Thanks,
Mike M. from Caledonia, MN
Question - Are blue headlights legal in Minnesota and Iowa?
PIERCE From Shakopee Minnesota
Question - Is it legal to leave my car running without my keys in it and the doors locked if I use a remote starter. The remote starter has all the safety devices to shut the car off if someone tries to get in or even attempt to steal it, it will shut down the car and electrical system until a key is used.
Thanks,
Mike Champlin, MN
Question - If you receive a written warning for a moving violation (in this case, speeding), does this appear on your driving record?
I have heard that insurance companies don't know, but obviously the police have some way of knowing if you have prior warnings. So how exactly is this recorded, who sees it, and how does if affect me (ie insurance, license renewal, etc.)? Also, how long does such a warning stay in whatever record it's in?
Finally, if I got a speed warning, does this affect the vehicle's record at all? If I share a vehicle with my dad and we have each received, a warning for the same thing within 7 months (in different states) will that have an effect on the way an officer views the situation if I'm pulled over again? Will he/she see both warnings on the vehicle and decide to issue a citation?
Thanks so much for your help!
Anna from Deephaven, MN.
Question - I received two tickets for side windows with too much tint. One in was in Anoka and Anoka County. This went on my driving record as a moving violation.
The second was in Minneapolis. I had the tint removed (after the second ticket) and replaced on the driver and passenger front windows. (Four door car) When I was in getting a continuance in Minneapolis the administrator noted that the Anoka ticket was incorrectly on my record as a moving violation. The same statute on both tickets. It is showing up on my record and my insurance was raised due to that ticket.
Is this normal and legal that Anoka can make that ticket a moving violation? No one seems to be able to answer and how I can get this changed if possible.
Thanks...
Jake from Blaine, MN
Question - Is it legal to have blue fog lamps on your car/truck in Minnesota?
Craig from Bloomington, MN
Question - I was just wondering if a state trooper could legally write a ticket for minor consumption.
I heard that they canÅt. In addition, when being pulled over for speeding is it legal for a trooper to say that a person was going between 50 and 60 miles per hour and write a warning without giving a limit. Because in my situation it lead to him searching my vehicle and writing out four minors.
Thank you.
Tina from Saint Cloud, MN
Question - I have a bet going with my parents about the seat belt law.
I am 15 years old and when my dad or mom are driving, I do not have to be buckled up if I am in the back seat. I know the drivers Ed book says that kids over 11 donÅt have to wear their seat belts if they are in the back seat. It also states everyone has to wear their seat belt the driver has a provisional license or permit.
My parents have a regular license not a permit or provisional license so there fore I am correct but they wonÅt believe me so they told me to ask a cop or a state trooper.
Thanks for your time.
Cole Woods
Question - I know that it is safest to wear a seatbelt while riding in the backseat of a vehicle, but at what age does that legally become optional?
Also, I have been trying to find out what the laws are regarding car and booster seat use. Do you know how to access that information?
Thank you, and what a great site!!
Kathy from Mankato, MN
Question - In the summer time I like to drive barefooted, is this legal?
Thank you.
Phyllis from Big Lake, MN
Question - I was wondering if clear taillights with red and yellow lights on them are legal in Minnesota. What about tinted or smoked headlights or taillights?
Nick from Saint Paul, MN
Question - This past summer I was walking down a city street in Stacy. I had a case of beer in one hand and an open one in the other. Is was stopped by a trooper just to check my ID. In the mean time I poured my beer out when I seen him coming figuring it wasn't legal. He told me I just wasted my beer because there is no ordinance against it, he just wanted to check my ID cause I looked young. Therefore, that was cool and I continued. It seems odd to me that this is true, is it?
Steve from Stacy, MN
Question - My question pertains to a citation that I received recently. I was pulled over for illegal tint on my windows and for having a suspended object (air freshener) hanging from my rear view mirror. I recently moved to Minneapolis from South Dakota, but had not yet applied for a Minnesota driverÅs license, though I have lived here for more than 60 days. Since I just moved here, I was unfamiliar with the laws pertaining to these violations. The tint level is legal in South Dakota and I didn't realize it was different from state to state. I understand that even though I was unaware, that doesn't make it any less illegal. If I have the tint removed and apply for a Minnesota drivers license, is there much case for me to more or less plead ignorance and hopefully have the fines of $430 waived? I am a student at the U of M and have been told by a few people that the law of switching over your license doesn't pertain to students, but I would assume that would be if that student still claims legal residence in another state.
Seth from Minneapolis, MN
Question - I have 2 questions,
1- Lately on Main Street in Cambridge, I see young adults driving with black lights under and inside their cars in the back windows of cars. I know this is illegal, so what is the punishment, and why are they sold in stores?
2- And my second question, Late at night when people are trying to sleep, usually at midnight or 1 a.m. I hear car stereos blaring and rattling windows in my house, and trucks with LOUD exhaust systems, is there a certain time when this should be ceased?
Cory from Cambridge, MN
Question - I had a suspended driverÅs license due to a non-paid tabs ticket. Now I paid this ticket on a Friday and the person at the place told me to wait until Wednesday for my license status to change. I waited until then and started driving again on Thursday. on Friday, I was pulled over for no apparent reason. When the officer came up to my car he said he ran my plates and found I have a suspended license. DoesnÅt an officer need to have a reason to be running your plates? Because I had nothing wrong with my car and everything was current. I know I can get the ticket dropped in court, but I am just curious to know if it was legal for the officer to just run my plates just on a whim.....
Dustin from Bloomington, Minnesota
Question - Hello there,
Id like to say first of all even though I am currently going to school for law enforcement I have some questions. First of all what is the law regarding cell phones and driving? I see
people all the time driving and talking and well they canÅt usually drive a straight line. Second, what is the law reguarding sound system? I get annoyed when I hear peoples car stereos over my TV. Or when I am studying for tests at school I hear peoples car stereos from 3 blocks away.
Thank you for the great job and keep up the wonderful work.
Will from Brainerd, Mn
Question - I have read that the maximum window tint on a car is 50% for front side, rear side and 1oilback window. Does that include tinting placed after the vehicle was purchased? Custom coloring? What vehicles pass as appropriate for 50%? My son was stopped for back window tinting...he got ticketed for the front and has since removed them, but was told by an officer that the back was okay. Whom do we believe and what are the real rules?
Mary from Maple Grove, Minnesota
Question - Hello,
I was told by a State Trooper that the maximum legal speed limit for an ambulance is 92 mph in MN. Is this correct? We had a conversation on this and now I'm intrigued.
Thank you.
Patrick from Coon Rapids, MN
Question - I was recently pulled over for inattentive driving. My story is too long to write. However, my question is if you had to slow down for a semi half in the straight lane and half in the turn with its blinker on and you are in the turn lane behind him with your blinker on and talking on a cell phone. Should I have gotten that ticket? In addition, the cop that pulled me over also said before he left that if he had hit me from behind that would have been totally my fault! Is that true?
Trisha
Question - We gave a car to a man who never changed the title in his name of Lawrence B Wilson now the car is impounded and I received a notice from the lot of charges I have to pay what can I do?
Oliver from Apple Valley, Minnesota
Question - Actually, my question is not about driving.
I was curious...is there any way for the victim of a level one or two sex offender in the state of MN to find out where their offender is?
Sapphi from Anon, Minn.
Question - I was wondering when being given a ticket for speeding is it required that the officer has to show you his radar gun (showing you your speed) and if so could it be void if taken to court.
Thanks
Nick from Lindstrom, Mn
Question - Once your tabs expire on your vehicle, is there a grace period in which you will not get ticketed?
Connie from Big Lake, MN
I have heard that there is no longer a 10 day grace period for registration renewal. Is this the case?
Allan from Saint Paul, MN
Question - If I get a citation for being parked on the "wrong" side of the street during alternate side parking can I also be cited for having expired tabs...even though I was not driving the car right then?
Nicky from Winona Mn
Question - My daughter asked me if a person stopped at a red light can turn left onto a one-way street (going to the left)while the light was still red. I didn't think so but would like an official answer.
Duane from Winona, MN
Question - Can you restrict the use of engine braking system (Jake brake) on a state highway through a residential area?
Bruce from Hastings, Minnesota
Question - What are the laws about kids under age 16 riding four wheelers and dirt bikes on gravel township roads in Baldwin Township? Do we have to keep our windows shut all summer to keep the dust out, wear ear plugs per noise, drive on the rough road after they get done doing there wheels etc. etc. etc.
Thanks
Jerry from Princeton, Minnesota
Question - Please clarify Minnesota statutes regarding the use of specific colors (red, blue, green, amber) in flashing and/or strobe lights in emergency vehicles. It is not clear to me which color, or color combination, is used by a particular emergency service in Minnesota. Specifically, what colors are assigned to the following services: police, ambulance, fire department, highway patrol, sheriff, coroner/medical examiner, road work/utility vehicles?
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Eli J. Piatigorsky, M.D.
Deputy Coroner, Olmsted County
Rochester, MN
Question - On 24 November 2004, I was flagged down by a man while traveling through Foreston on my way to Mille Lacs Lake at 1935 hrs. The man said he needed help, and pointed at a car that had slid off the road and rolled into a swamp. Being a full-time professional Firefighter/ EMT I thought it to be my moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to assist. While the man call 911, I struggled doing patient assessment on the individuals due to language barriers. As I was doing my last assessment, the troopers showed up and said these exact words. Who was driving, who was the first witness, EVERYONE ELSE (pointing at me) GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE! (Exact words yelling) Not, is everyone all right. Not, is any one hurt. These people could have been dying, he didn't care. I am legally obligated to help the injured until relieved by the next higher level of care.
Question 1: Do your troopers possess an equal or higher medical accreditation? Question 2: Is this how you train your troopers to treat the taxpayers
Rob from St. Cloud
Question - I have read that the maximum window tint on a car is 50% for front side, rear side and back window. Does that include tinting placed after the vehicle was purchased? Custom coloring? What vehicles pass as appropriate for 50%? My son was stopped for back window tinting...he got ticketed for the front and has since removed them, but was told by an officer that the back was okay. Whom do we believe and what are the real rules?
Mary from Maple Grove, Minnesota
Question - I noticed you have an answer for whether or not a police officer has to let you see the radar in Minnesota, but I really need to know if in Wisconsin it is the same law. My boyfriend got pulled over and the police officer told him he does not have that right, so my boyfriend asked if he could have that in writing and the police officer told him he had to much paperwork to do and insisted that he does not have the right to see the radar at all what so ever.
Lorali from Wausau, Wisconsin
Question - I am wondering what the legal sound decibel is for say dual exhaust, or any exhaust for that matter. I have a hot rod and when I had the exhaust work done at a local shop that specializes in hot rods they insured me that the car would not be to loud. Well since I have had it done I have been pulled over 6 times by the same officer telling me that my exhaust is to loud and get it fixed. get it fixed??? i just spent $550.00 on this custom work and I have to get it fixed? I have shown him the bill from the shop and he still is telling me itÅs to loud. I have not got a fix it ticket he just keeps harassing me. He has even pulled into my driveway and told me to shut it off that it is disrupting when I am working on it in my own garage. (The gas station where he gets gas is next door)Now this is a new cop to the force here and I am only 27 so I think that he is riding me for some reason. Now this car is not nearly as loud as the trucks with the dual exhaust or them damn loud Harleys that go by at 12 am and wake
Thanks
Mike from Centerville, Minnesota
Question - I own my own snow plowing business what are the laws concerning lights you can put on a plow truck (flashers strobes) also what are the laws for volunteer firefighters and first responders
Pat from Harris, MN
Question - I have a question about signal lights. I had an accident on Highway 61 and 4th Street. The signal lights were completely out as if there was a power failure. We were all stopping as if it had become a 4 way stop. When it was my turn to go, the other person did not stop and hit the side of my vehicle. She claimed that her light was green. I presented a claim to her insurance company, and even got a letter from the MN DOT which stated that the lights were not working at the time the accident occurred. The other insurance company still denied my claim.
I know I have been taught that when a signal light is completely out like that, it should be treated as a 4-way stop. Everyone I have talked to says the same thing. I have looked for support of this, and have been unable to find anything. MN Statutes do not state what the
duty of a driver is when the stop lights are in dark mode (such as during a power failure) where it is not blinking red.
What is the correct thing to do when a signal light is inoperative like that? If it is to treat the intersection like a 4-way stop, what law or statute or rule supports this? Is it just a common law duty or is there case law? I would really appreciate your answer to this.
Jennifer
St. Paul, MN
Question - According to your webpage, "our objective should always be to ensure our own safety and that of others." Is there any provision in the law for an exemption from following a law in case of an emergency?
The situation: My husband and son-in-law went to Wisconsin Labor Day weekend to bring home a tractor he had bought there. Before leaving, he filled both fuel tanks on his truck with fuel at the local gas station. On the way home, in the dark amid severe rainstorms and tornado warnings, the truck stopped running. It turned out that the first tank had run out of fuel, and, though he tried all he could think of, he could not get the switch to change over to the second tank. Leaving the truck parked on the shoulder and wallking through a storm in an unfamiliar area would have been hazardous to both of the men, as well as to other motorists who might have difficulty seeing the parked truck and trailer (or the pedestrians) in such poor conditions. He decided to fill the empty tank with dyed off-road fuel from the tank, which we have mounted in the truck for transport of fuel to our farm tractors in the field. The next time he used the truck, he was stopped for a random inspection and was fined $1,000 for having off-road fuel in one of the tanks. Is there any basis in the law for fighting this fine? That is, are exceptions allowed for emergency situations where common sense says safety considerations should dictate one's actions?
Linda from Staples, MN
Question - How many firefighters, EMS. and law enforcement people have been hit and or killed on Minnesota roads working at emergency scenes and why donÅt we hear more about it? One is to many for me I would like to see more awareness to the public to slow down for us give us a break (commercial billboards etc)
Thank you
Pat from Harris, Minnesota
Question - There was a severe accident on the corner by my house on Nov. 10. I heard people even died. There has been no news reports. Is there a way to find out accurate info?
Hally from Oak Grove, MN
Question - Is it legal to disable or put a switch in to control abs brakes (on or off) the reasoning is a. if done correctly a person can brake better than a computer (threshold braking) and off road when going down hill abs can be a hazard
Josh from Baxter, Minnesota
Question - In the year 2003 how many people were killed by drunk drivers? Has this rate increased over the years? What do you think this rate will be at in 10 years?
Ashley from Spring Lake Park, Minnesota
Question - Is it legal to ride a gas scooter in Minnesota or is it just in Eden Prairie? My dad said it is illegal to ride a scooter in Eden Prairie.
Justin from Eden Prairie, MN
Question - What is the legal total combined length for 5th wheels pulling a boat?
Tammy from Champlin, MN
Question - Is it illegal to have body-kits on a car, and is it a illegal to have a big spoiler on the back, and is it illegal to have a big muffler tip or exhaust upgrade? In addition, on interior what is illegal and what is legal?
Ryan from Bloomington, MN
Question - What do the WX, WY "whiskey plates" look like?
Brian from Alexandria, MN
Question - Hello,
I know that the legal window tint for Minnesota is 50% for the front windows. My question is, do cops normally pull people over for this alone, or is it another citation added to whatever the original purpose for pulling the driver over? In addition, how much is an illegal tint ticket in Minnesota.
Thanks,
Nick from St. Cloud, Minnesota
Question - I am wondering if it is legal to have a specialty printed license plate mounted below the rear or front state issued license plate via screws, etc. I know it is not legal to put one in place of the actual state plate. I have seen this done a lot before. The reason I am asking is we own a business and can specialty print on license plate blanks & license plate frames. I know each state has different laws regarding specialty plates not state issued. We are obviously based in Minnesota, but have not sold any to any Minnesota residents yet, since we don't know for sure the correct answer to the question. We tell clients from other states to check their state or local laws before they order them from us.
Thanks, Craig
Craig from Sauk Rapids, MN
Question - Where can I find a list of equipment requirements for a new street rod? i.e. bumper requirements, fender requirements, ground clearance requirements, lights, brakes, etc.
John from Princeton, MN
Question - My friend has neon underbody lights. Is it legal to have the lights on while driving in Minnesota?
Steve from Minneapolis
Question - I was wondering if there are leash laws for Isanti County in Minnesota, and what I can do about neighborÅs dogs in my yard.
Jan from Isanti, Minnesota
Question - Several general driving questions:
1. What constitutes driving through a red light? Car less then halfway in an intersection, car that is anywhere in an intersection, car that has not yet reached the intersection?
2. What constitutes driving through a stop sign? Not stopping for 2 seconds? 5 seconds? And also what constitutes careless driving at a stop sign, stopped for 5 seconds? 10 seconds? 15 seconds?
Thanks
Paul from St Paul, MN
Question - When I'm on a 4-lane highway - with a median separating the two directions and there's a car coming towards me, do I have to dim my lights?
Tammy from Elk River, MN
Question - I was wondering if you could help answer what might be an urban myth. I have heard from a number of different people that police officers must at least have their parking lights on at night if they are sitting in the ditches/medians doing traffic enforcement (speed traps). Is this true? Moreover, if so, why do so many officers disobey this? I am not encouraging people to speed, but this would make the ticket illegal in these circumstances wouldn't it? (if they do indeed have to have their lights on) Thanks
Tim from Bloomington, Minnesota
Question - I'm trying to determine if there is a regulation on utility trailer axel restrictions. I have a 6'x 16' tandem axel trailer, it doesn't have breaks. I believe the axle weight is 1500 each for a total of 3000. Do I need brakes?
Mark from Otsego, Minnesota
Question - I personally have had several vehicles in which the windows have been tinted at various darknessÅs. I now have been diagnosed by a physician, with migraines where light is confirmed to be the main trigger. Am I able to apply for or gain permission to have a darker window tint?
Chad from Minneapolis
Question - Hello,
I was wondering if it is unlawful to get into a turning lane prematurely? I was driving and traffic slowed and instead of slamming my brakes on I put my turn signal on and proceded with my right turn. Then just as I did this an officer stepped out into the turning lane and flagged me over and gave me a ticket. He said that only busses could be on the shoulder and that I was driving on the shoulder. This frustrates me because I never knew there was a law that states avoid slamming on your brakes and do not turn into the right turning lane prematurely. I turned into the lane about 60 feet before I thought what was the turning sign on the right but was an only busses sign driving on shoulder. I have been very cautious now watching busses on how they drive, cutting in on traffic when and where ever they want and congesting traffic more. If I am wrong with this premature turning then I will admit it but if I am wrong then we should have lanes just for busses where they can.
Sincerely,
Lee from Coon Rapids, MN
Question - Are neon lights illegal to have around your license plate in PA?
Jon from Pittsburgh PA
Question - If you have neon lights under your car but the light source, itself can not be seen. Is it illegal?
Matthew Soleta from Windom, MN
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Are neon underbody kits illegal? If so why.
Josh from Big Lake, MN
Question - I see many vehicles with whitish-blue colored headlamps (Found in foreign and luxury vehicles mainly) that shines a brighter light than the ordinary halogens. I heard these lights emit, a more brilliant white light to make the roads safer at night. Anyway, in stores they sell the same kind of bulb replacements & have a dot approval on them. I heard, even if they have a dot approved marking on them they may not be legal; is this true. In addition, are these bulbs considered to be tinted, if they appear bluish-white?
Thank You
Randy from MN
Question - I'm still wondering where I can find the statue number in the MN code regarding the operation of emergency vehicles (such as parking and general operation.
Steve from Newport MN
Question - Are the Blue "tireflys" neon lights allowed in the State of Alabama? None of my friends know and i can't find the answer on internet.
Brittany from Hazel Green, AL
Question - I was wondering if you knew about the legality of having neon underbody kits on a car in Phoenix. I have asked different cops here and some say that they are legal and others say that they are illegal. Can you help me out? Thank you.
Victor from Phoenix, AZ
Question - I have been trying to find all the rules and regulations of having a concealed weapon on the internet for a while, but PA does not have them posted on the internet. In fact, there are a lot of statues and things PA does not post on the internet. Could you please send me the rules and regulations of concealed weapons please?
Amber from Lebanon, PA
Question - Is it legal to ride in the back of a pickup truck in Oklahoma? I was thinking that is was okay to ride in the bed. Please let me know. Thank you
Jamie from Choctaw, Oklahoma
Question - Is it Illegal to have window decal advertising on the back window of your car? Is there any restrictions in height etc. Other than the obvious of, if you can't see out your back window it is probably too big!
Thanks for any info!
DeAnna from Cottage Grove, MN
Question - How do I find out who a trooper is? I was recently involved in an accident and wanted to thank the nice trooper...but I didn't get his name. Do you have a page with the photo ID cards or pictures on it? That would be great to be able to look through and find that trooper.
THANKS
Stacey from Rochester, MN
Question - I was in college in SC and had MI plates and registration because I am a student and that is legal. In SC window tint is legal and my windows have been tinted for 3 years. Then I moved to Michigan temporarily for about 3 months and then decided I did not want to stay here and I am moving back to SC. In the meantime, I got a window tint ticket in MI but I am moving back to SC next week. Do I have to remove the tint if I am moving to where it is legal? Do I have to pay the fine if I can prove I am moving back to SC next week? The ticket says I have 10 days to take care of it. What can I do?
Chandra from in between moving
Question - I was wondering if there are any laws permitting the use of headlight covers, either clear or black outs. Also is it legal to have a banner or decal on your front windshield if your front windshield has a strip of sun blocker on it? And my final question regards window tint. I was pulled over for having tint that was too dark. 26% which is perfectly fine except that as I was pulled over vans and suvs where going by with darker tint then me in there windows. Why are they allowed to have darker then 50% in their windows?
Thanks in advance.
Bryan from New Ulm, MN
Question - If I'm driving on my property, do I, or the passengers in my vehicle, legally need to have their seat belts on? Also, I have a very long driveway which is an easement across the neighbors properties, this is technically considered public property, but a private driveway - would myself or my passengers legally need their seat belts?
Thank you for the great information you provide.
Tammie from Zimmerman, MN
Question - I was recently in a parking lot accident involving one other car. I was backing out of a parking space when he was coming from the road into the parking lot. He hit me in the back left tail light with the front left wheel well, right above the wheel. There were parking spaces on both sides of the parking lot and where I backed out to there was enough room to fit three cars. The thing is, that in order for me to get out of the spot I had to not only go straight back, but I had to turn the wheel to the right then, straighten out again in order to avoid the other parked cars. The distance between the entrance of the lot and where i was backing out was only about 50 to 75 feet, so there wasn't all that much time for myself or the other driver to react. Nevertheless, the way I saw it, he seemed to be in the middle of the road in the parking lot, that's why he hit me. I have no idea who is at fault due to me taking a different angle to back out and the other driver being towards the middle of both lanes. Who is at fault?
Daniel from Gold River, California
Question - First off, let me say what stupid rules on the underbody lights. I understand in MN illegal to have them while moving what about Wisconsin are you aware of WI laws regarding this.
JP from Hudson, WI
Question - In November of 2003, a juvenile court traffic judge ordered the whiskey series plates for my vehicle because a child that I am guardian of (he is now 18) drove my car without a license and had an accident. I understand that these plates are issued for a year. When that year is up, how to I get new plates or can I? Until I was issued these plates, I didn't even know they existed. My tabs renew this October. Can I renew my tabs and still get new plates in November?
Thanks for any info. you can provide!!
Robin from Circle Pines, Minnesota
Question - Is it illegal to have an underbody kit on while driving in the state of Pennsylvania? Are you about to have them on if parked in a parking lot, street, etc.?
Adam from Manheim, PA
Question - Are blue neon lights under the vehicle legal? If not legal while driving are they legal for show while parked at like a friends house or a parking lot.
Scott from Hilton, N.Y.
Question - What are the restrictions on 49cc motor moped like bikes in Kansas? Is there an age limit for 49cc I read you had to be 14 for 130cc but I do not know about 49cc.
Mitch from Manhattan, Kansas
Question - I was wondering about the laws against neon lights in Michigan either in the car or under it. I have a blue neon kit on the bottom of my car and I only operate it when my vehicle is parked, is this still against the law? Can you please send me the laws regarding neon lights on vehicles in Michigan so I can get a better understanding to when I can have them turned on or even on the car at all?
Patrick from Bay City, MI
Question - I just got stopped for having stationary windshield wiper nozzle lights ( non flashing or reciprocating), Is it legal in the state of Illinois, if so, which cities/towns prohibit it or not??? please help me out asap????
Gene from Lyons, Illinois
Question - Can a one-person drivers training school have two sets of tax-exempt plates? In addition, can this person remove all markings and use them for personal use. if so how do I get this enforced or can i have the same consideration?
Ron from Zimmerman, MN
Question - Under the new Minnesota .08 B.A.C. law. What is legal limit for a driver W/CDL while driving a personal vehicle? I know while on duty it must be below .04 but have been hearing that as long as you have a CDL you B.A.C. limit is always .04 even off duty and in a personal vehicle. This has been a big debate at work. Thanks
Mike from Brooklyn Center, MN.
Question - I was wondering what the guide lines are for body kits on a car. Is there any law that requires that type of material it is? What is the clearance height supposed to be? Is it legal to make your back seats face the opposite direction as long as the seat is bolted securely down and the seatbelts are all repositioned to fit those passengers?
Forrest from Lakeville, Minnesota
Question - My son received a speeding ticket in Sherburne Co, his girlfriend kept the ticket, he has moved away and we are trying to find info on it, how much, ticket #, can I find info, go in and pay it?
Betty from Isanti, MN.
Question - In Minnesota, are there any exceptions to the seat beat law? I am recovering from major abdominal surgery, and wearing a seatbelt causes great pain. If I were in an accident, the seatbelt wouldn't save me as my incision would pop open and I'd bleed out in minutes. Sorry to be so blunt.
Thanks.
Tim from Shoreview, MN
Question - Hi I was wondering what the law was on radar detectors and neon lighting on cars in Michigan
THANKS,
Mark from Clarkston Michigan
Question - I was wondering when can you drive a vehicle with collector plates, and when can't you dive a vehicle with collector plates?
Paul from Woodbury, Minnesota
Question - Is it illegal to have neon lights under your car?
Ethan from Verona, WI
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Hi,
I just got my car and want to put some more money into it so I can get it to look the best that I can get it. Well I was wondering what the darkest possible tint you can have in Wisconsin legally. If you could get back to me soon on this one. Thank You
Jaden from Highland, WI
Question - Is it legal to have neon lights under your car. And if so what colors. Would it be legal to have amber lights on the underside of your car, and red in the back, again under the car.
Joseph from Princeton, MN
Question - If a single parent is an uninsured driver and they are pulled over and have a child in the car with them, will child & family services be called? What happens if an uninsured driver with suspended license is pulled over with a child in the car? Will child and family services be called?
Sally from W Alexandria Ohio
Question - I was wondering if underbody neon's were legal in New Jersey. I have read on the internet that the only colors illegal are the ones on fire, police and emergency vehicles. I have green underbody lights and wasnªt sure whether it was illegal or not so I appreciate it if you could help me out.
Thanks, Gary, Wychoff, NJ
Question - I was given a ticket for parking in a fire lane, and later that night a police car was parked in the same exact spot where I received the ticket and the officer was in the store buying a bag of chips a soda and a sandwich. When I asked him, how come he could park there his only response was to point to his patch on his sleeve that said Police. Now at this store not more than 50 feet from where he was parked was a parking spot marked emergency vehicles only. Have the laws changed since 1980 when I went to school for Law Enforcement can a Police car disregard traffic laws on the sole purpose of being a police car if so what is the Minnesota statue regarding the operation of emergency vehicles.
STEVE from Newport, MN
Question - Is it legal to have functioning side pipes on your vehicle? Can the exhaust exit in front of the rear wheels? Thank You
Dan from Minneapolis, Mn
Question - Our daughter is insisting that you should "go with the flow", even if that "flow" is faster than the posted speed limit. We do not believe this is true, but she insists that you can get a ticket for sticking to the speed limit - when everyone else around you is going faster. We say, if everyone is speeding, stay in the right lane & stick to the limit. Will you please help us with this debate?
Thanks
Diane from Maple Grove
Question - I was wondering if it is illegal to have lights on the bottom of my car? Alternatively, what colors could I have if its not. Thank you for your time.
Karen from Brewer Maine
Question - I was recently pulled over for smoke coming out of my exhaust pipe. I am 16 I got off work around 11:45 that night and I had a 19-year-old friend with me. I went and cashed my check (first spotted by police officer). Then I went to a convenient store and put gas in my car, after that I went to get something to eat(spotted once again) then I proceeded to take my friend home, then my Check Oil Level Light came on and I proceeded to turn around and go back to the convenient store and get oil for my vehicle. I turned around in the neighborhood and saw two police officers sitting at the end of the block; I proceeded to go to the store. The police followed me for 3-4 minutes before turning into the store when they turned on their lights and pulled me over. The officer notified me that the reason I was being pulled over was the smoke. I explained to the officer that if there was such problem that I was at the store to get oil. He then took my license and that was all. He then ran my DL and came back
Rhiana from Park City, Kansas
Question - 1. Driving home, I frequently pass a post office delivery truck. This truck is on the shoulder with 4 way flashers on, but takes up half of the lane as the shoulder isn't large. This is on a no passing 2 lane road. This is on a heavy traffic road so it is hard to pass. What is the best way to pass this federal truck?
2. What is the law involving blinker lights? I know in older pick ups they can also be the break light. Must they be a specific color, is it the bulb color or the covering's color. Is this different depending on front and rear. What I would like to do is get colored blinker lights with a clear covering, as it looks currently really odd on my car, and I would like to replace it.
Thank you for helping to keep me safe.
Eric from Ham Lake MN
Question - Is it illegal to install neon lights on the interior of a car or truck if you have a switch to turn them off while driving? In addition, is it illegal to put TV monitors in the back of the front headrests?
Jonathan from Winter Haven, Fl
Question - Recently parking at the state fair, following the flag people's direction when a car that had already parked opened their door as we were driving by. Damaging our right front fender right in front of the tire. Who is at fault?
Margaret from Coon Rapids
Question - What is the deal on street glow? I have heard you can have it as long as the bulb doesnªt show... In addition, I have heard you canªt have it on when your driving so I was wondering what the deal was on that.
Thanks.
Jade from Prior Lake, MN
Question - I RECEIVED A CITATION FOR INSECURELY FASTENED FRONT PLATE 169.79. I DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE IT WAS LOOSE UNTIL I SAW THE TICKET. IT IS STILL SCREWED IN ON ONE SIDE BUT A LITTLE CROOKED, THE RIGHT SCREW IS RUSTED.
I WILL GO REPLACE IT TODAY. SINCE MY LICENSE IS COMPLETELY VISIBLE & IT IS ONLY THE FRONT PLATE DO I HAVE TO GO WASTE A DAY OF WORK TO FIGHT THIS RIDICULOUS VIOLATION. SEEMS THEY ARE GRASPING AT STRAWS TO TICKET.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
THANK YOU, SUSAN MARTINEZ from MAPLEWOOD, MN.
Question - Hello,
What is considered an intersection? An i was also wondering if it is OKAY to pass on a yellow dotted line? Would passing on a yellow dotted line while you have the right of way (in other words, the other traffic CLEARLY has a stop sign) be known as an intersection?
Thanks for your knowledge!
Dennis from Winona, MN
Question - What are the rules about having a white reverse light? Can that light be a light pink/red or does a reverse light have to be white? I think I have seen pink reverse lights before and I am thinking about replacing my tail lights but the new set has a pink reverse light and I want to make sure that is legal.
Thanks -- Trevor from Eden Prairie MN
Question - My question is, is it legal to have clear side markers, reflector on a car and cleared out turn signals (on the front of a vehicle) on a car if they still give off a amber color when you turn your turn signals on?
Landon from Sauk Centre, MN
I would like to know if there is noise restrictions on cars and motorcycles and if there is, why are they not enforced, and also what does the law say about passing on the right( on the shoulder ) on a two lane road when a car is in front of you is slowing to make a left turn. Thank you.
Rob from Cambridge
Are we allowed to have neon lights if we are parked and or driving? Also are we allowed to have the motion light on the valve stems of the tires? Also are we allowed to have neon lights inside the car as well?
Cory from Paris Illinois
Are neon lights legal inside a car if visible?
Sasha from Muncie
Are lighted tag bolts legal, mainly blue LED's on the rear tag?
John from VillaRica
I have recently bought a pickup with a topper. I often hunt and would like to know if I have to carry rifles and shotguns in the box area or can I have them cased and unloaded in the backseat? Are pistol laws different? The problem with storing them in the box is that they are in plain sight. Also, would the compartment behind the back seat be considered the trunk in the case of an open bottle or would that have to be stored in the box area?
Greg from Wyoming
I got pulled over and my car was towed for not being registered but it was registered and the paperwork was not filed on time by DMV. When the tow truck came the police officer gave me the tickets and then left me on the side of the road knowing that I lived 40 minutes from where I was pulled over and I told him that I could get a ride but it was going to take a while for the ride to get there. I'm a 19 year old female and he left me on the side of an unlit road after 9pm at night. Is he legally allowed to do that or is he required to take me to a safe haven or at least offer to do that?
Rachael from South Glens Falls
Hello,
My 17-year old son received a ticket in Anoka County when he drove his car on the grass by the Rum River to fish. The ticket is a "Recreational Vehicle Trespass" ticket. This was not in a park but just behind some commercial buildings where there were other cars. Now I have to go to Juvenile court with him and I have no idea what the fine would/could be and am unable to get any information from the court administrator. Is there a standard fine? Does it make a difference that it was a car and not a "recreational vehicle"? Should we bring pictures to court of the area?
Sarah from Coon Rapids
I just had a question. I recently was pulled over for driving on a suspended license with knowledge. However, when the officer asked me if I knew what he stopped me for I said no. then he continued to say that I had not paid a ticket from over 2 years ago for speeding. Moreover, I stated to the officer that I had paid the ticket over to years ago but it was paid late and therefore my license had been already suspended for non payment. After paying the ticket, the local Clerk of Courts told me to go show the DMV office the receipt and pay $25 to have the license reinstated. I proceeded to do just that. Paid my fine, paid the fee to the DMV office and she handed me back the paper with the stamp on it. I believed that this matter was over. But it apparently did not get completed and now I have to travel away from home (approx 2 hrs) to court for someone else’s mistake. However, the officer who gave me the citation said he believed my story.
James from Labelle, Florida
When a police car is on the side of the road at night with only normal vehicle lights on, (headlights, taillights) and no one pulled over, how is it possible to receive a ticket for not yielding to an emergency vehicle? It appears to be just a vehicle stopped on the side of the road for whatever reason. If the officer had flashers on it would make more sense.
Rachel from Ramsey
I live in Boonton Twp. NJ, and I own a white 1995 Mustang GT. I would like to put in Purple Neon Lights (Ground lights). Since it is not red or blue, (a police color) is it legal? And is any kind of extra light legal in the state of New Jersey? Thank you very much.
Christy from Boonton Twp.
What colors of neon lights are illegal in or out of cars in Ohio?
Jon from Millersport
I am about to turn 16 and I would like to know if it is illegal to have neon lights under my car or in it, like in the back window or just on the inside my car? I have tried to find this out on my own but I couldn't find anything!
Please help me! Thank you!
Kortnee, Missouri~St. Charles
My 16 year old son wanted red neon lights for under his car. His father called the installation place and asked if they legal, they said yes as long as the bulbs didn't show from under the car. We ordered them and had them put on. Our son paid for them from his checking account. That evening the local officer pull him over and told him they were illegal. No ticket was issued. We called the installation place looking for some resolution and they were unwilling to. We stopped payment on the check. My question is. Can a business sell an illegal product? I have found the Kansas Statutes on this and they clearly state that no personal vehicle can be equipped with red or blue neon lights. We want to make sure we are doing the right thing. Who do I call? The BBB? The county/city attorney? Please respond. Thank you, Freda Littleton 08.18.04
Freda from Valley Falls KS
Hello, I'm wondering if this is true or false, I know most people believe it to be true in MN: When your tabs expire on your vehicle plates, do you truly have until the 10th of the month before you're considered "illegal"? ...am I safe to drive until the 10th? Thanks!
Pam from Central, MN
I am 15 years old and I have a permit. I was wanting to by a gas power scoter. Will I be allowed to drive the scooter if I buy it?
Zack from St.Pete, Florida
I was wondering...what’s the legal tint you can get on your front and back windows in Michigan?
Kaylie from Mt. Pleasant Michigan
I wanted to know if it is illegal to drive without any clothing, and if it is illegal what would be the penalty under Minnesota state law.
Russ from Eden Prairie
Street legal guidelines:
I’m wondering what the Minnesota guidelines are for “homemade” vehicles (kit-cars, 1930’s style hotrods, and the like) to be street legal?
On a related note, where do I go to get a title drawn up for this brand new vehicle?
Joe from Stillwater, MN
I had an officer earlier in the spring stop me for not having a front license plate. I had it in the car, but not mounted to the front. I have a bra on my car that I use during non-winter months and it does not have a spot for the plate, so I keep it in the car. The officer told me it was ok, not to have it mounted but display it in the lower right hand corner of the windshield. Now I got stop for having it there and not mounted on the front. Which one is right?
Mike from Champlain
I was pulled over yesterday for having no front license plate. I was given a verbal warning, and was told to put the front plate on. The problem -the car has no good place to mount the front plate. Are there any specific laws about how the front plate has to be mounted?
Jason from Prior Lake
I have a stepson who thinks he knows it all. He has a Volkswagen Corrado and he painted his rear turn signals and side turn signals with a sort of black tinted paint. Is this illegal and unsafe?
Ron from Lake Orion
Hi, I was just wondering how much would a littering ticket cost?
David from Hastings
Can a Concealed Carry Permit holder drive with their weapon in a locked compartment in their vehicle while driving, or does it have to be holstered? The compartment I am thinking of uses a thumbprint identification to open.
Martin from Wells, MN
My question is, I purchased a motorcycle 2 weeks ago from a dealership and just found out that the engine number, which is equivalent to a VIN number on a car, has been removed from the motorcycle and therefore a legal title transfer cannot be completed. Is the dealership responsible?
Jesse from Bloomington
Is it legal for me to have a neon light in my car that goes around my speakers in the back seat of my car? Does color matter? Explain fully please.
Lenny from Chelsea
Is it illegal to have under glow installed in your car in the great state of Texas? Please help me out.
Ismael from Fort Worth
I live in Midland Michigan and I am sure you get this question a lot but I have one about neon lights on cars. I am not a huge fan on the new import scene-preferring domestics myself but I do enjoy the way neons look on some cars. I do have some on the interior of my car which I have never used while driving because of legality issues but I was wondering if it was legal to use these while driving in the state of Michigan. I was also wondering if it was legal to have and turn on the underbody lights that are becoming ever so popular while driving.
Andy from Midland
What color neon lights can you not have on a car in the state of Wisconsin? I live in Wisconsin Rapids.
Joey from Wisconsin Rapids
I know you answered this question already but this is about neon type lights on vehicles. I see vehicles (motorcycles, cars, etc.) driving with these lights lit on cruising days. In your description the state statute designates they are illegal on highways, later you refer to streets and highways. Why the change? and which is correct?
Merle from Minneapolis
My question is…I live across the street from a repair hobby shop. He has worked on over 20 separate cars. The operators of this shop work on their cars in the garage with their doors open, until 1:00 a.m. on many occasions sometime as late as 4:00 a.m. The operators of the repair shop work on street rods. For example, a stock Chevy has been modified to race. I would guess the db noise output at 75 to 100 db.Up to five repair operators/hobbyists cars are parked outside my families bedroom window at 20 feet distance. These cars are also modified street rods in the 75 to 100 db range. When they leave the repair shop at 11:45-1:30 a.m. They are very disruptive to our sleep. My question is…Can this be stopped and does the MN noise law as pertains to modified vehicle engines apply to this situation? Thanks.
Jo from Inver Grove Heights
This may be a dumb question. I have a white 99 Ford Taurus SHO and I saw a car emblem on eBay that says "Police Interceptor" on it. It is a strip that you can put on the trunk or on the sides of the door. Is that legal to put on my car (since it does look like a police vehicle)?
Kevin Mc from St. Paul
Hello!
My name is Anna Achtenberg. I am owner of a 1998 bluebird 23 pass. bus. I spoke to one of the Minnesota State Troopers in June asking about seat belt requirements for this bus. I was told this bus DOES NOT require seat belts according to our state law after the trooper asked his direct supervisor to confirm his answer. I did not get my answer in writing due to the trooper and I speaking over the phone that day. However, it is imperative I now have something in writing as I transport children as a Minnesota licensed childcare provider in the county of Dakota. My Minnesota State licenser has simply requested I submit to her for my file something from your office as confirmation of the aforementioned seatbelt issue for our bus. It is very important to me to fully comply with the Minnesota State laws and I truly thank you for your help. I understand you are most likely very busy but if I could request a speedy response.
Anna from Farmington
I want to purchase an electric scooter. I work at a sporting good store and am going to college full time (adult going back to school with a 13 yr old child). We both think one would be fun.. but I am afraid that it is not LEGAL to ride on the street.. and if it is...do you have to be of legal driving age (similar to the motorcycle rules?) They have them from $99 up to $300 and you plug them in overnight to charge.. (The more expensive one can go almost 40 mph...) So, according to Oklahoma Law...? Would we be able to use it? (WE HAVE NO SIDEWALKS in our part of the city...so that option is out...) Thanks for your time.
KELLY from Oklahoma City
Is it legal to have blacked-out, or tinted, side markers with the appropriate colored bulbs (amber in front, red in back)?
Kevin Mc from St. Paul
I spend the school year in Texas where the legal window tint limit is lower then here. Can I get a ticket while I am here for the summer? My car is registered in Minnesota. I just want to protect my car from the harmful Texas sun.
Craig Miller from Bloomington
I have read the laws for window tinting but am very confused. I am hoping that you may be able help me, with simple terms. I have a 2004 mazda MPV minivan. It has no tint on it now but my wife and I want to tint it so the sun stays off our kids. I want to tint the rear sliding door windows, the smaller windows behind the doors, and the tailgate window. How dark can I legally go? and can it be reflective at all? Thanks for your time.
Pete from Ramsey
If a single parent is an uninsured driver and they get pulled over and have a child in the car with them, will child & family services be called? What happens if an uninsured driver with suspended license is pulled over with a child in the car? Will child and family services be called?
Sally from W Alexandria Ohio
Hi, we are looking to pull our fish house from ND to our lake home in MN. It is 10' wide and fully equipped with lights and such I am wondering if I need any special permits, license or wide load signs to accomplish this lawfully. The total length of the vehicle pulling it and the fish house is approximately 35'. Thanks for any help....
Wendy from Grafton
My son wants to bye a 49cc gas mini bike, are they illegal to ride them on the street. Thanks.
Boston – Lahoma
I want to know some restrictions about putting some L.E.D lights under my car, especially in California. Thanks.
Adam from Calabasas, California
MY 18-YEAR-OLD SON JUST PUT ON SOME GREEN COLORED LIGHTS WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WATER COMES OUT. IS THIS LEGAL TO HAVE IN ST. BERNARD PARISH, LOUISIANA? WHAT ARE THE LAWS CONCERNING THIS IN ST. BERNARD? WHAT COULD HAPPEN AND HOW MUCH WOULD THE TICKET BE IF HE WERE STOPPED? THANKS.
DEBBIE VIOLET
At Radio Shack, there are these things for your car called tire flies. They light up your tire when you’re driving and they blink until your car comes to a stop. Are the tire flies illegal to drive around or are they able to drive around with no cops stopping me asking me to take them off. Thank you,
Renault Brown
This is sort of a follow-up question concerning the neon under lighting question that I recently read. If your vehicle is running in a driveway or parking lot, and the neon is on, would that be considered illegal? Only if it were sitting on a roadway or highway. In addition, would it be all right to turn them on once you are in a parking lot yet still maneuvering the vehicle? Thank you for your time,
Lex from Staples
Can city tow my car from my house for expired tabs with out at least writing me a ticket first?
Jon from Coon Rapids
Can a tandem axle trailer legally be pulled by a single wheel 3/4 ton truck?
Denise from Kinder
I recently got into an accident in a parking lot. I was backing up and was all the way, out, when the car a car that was parking right across me backed out. We got into an accident. My cars back corner is scratched while the other cars back. The other car should have seen my car before it tried to back out. I wanted to know if there were any laws pertaining to parking lot accidents. In addition, whose fault it would be considered?
Eesha from San Diego
Does the Bloomnington curfew law change when the students are on summer vacation.
Adam from Bloomington
My 20-year-old daughter has never had a driver’s license. She does however have a valid permit. If she is caught driving a car ALONE without a valid licensed driver, what would happen? In addition, if she is in a car that is in my name and has a wreck or is pulled over like this, can I be held liable?
Elaine O'Bannon from Douglasville
What is the definition and maximum/typical fines for Inattentive driving in the state of Minnesota?
Alayna from Edina
Hi, I read the message to a reader about underbody neon lights. What it did not mention is in-car neon lights for the area by your feet. I was wondering if that is at all against the law and if I could be pulled over for that. Thanks!
Joey from Plymouth
I live in North Alabama. I have an on going debate with a few of my family members and I need the CORRECT answer. In Alabama, is it illegal to drive in the left hand lane. Is it just for passing? Can you be pulled over and ticketed for this? Thanks so very much.
Wytonya from Huntsville
I have a question regarding license plates. It looks horrible on the front of my car. Is there anywhere else, I can put it, other then the dash, or can I take it off the front all together? I live in MN so what’s the law on this?
Jeremy
I wanted to know if neon lights are legal in Massachusetts. If they are not legal can I have them on in my driveway, friends, or a parking lot? Thanks for the help.
P.S. would I pass an inspection test even if I did have them? In addition, are tinted taillights illegal? Thanks.
Kyle from Boston
Hi, is it legal to display a license plate vertically on the rear of a motorcycle? Thanks!
Richard Larson from Ham Lake
Motorcycle accent lighting. What is legal? Can you add light to light up the motor? If it is on a separate switch so it can be turned off when driving is that ok? How about in the grill of my truck? What colors are legal? In addition, do you need a ¾-ton truck to pull a tandem axle trailer or is a half ton ok?
Jeff from Brooklyn Park
Are all neon lights, under the car, illegal or does the law only effect certain colors.
Chris from Birmingham
Are red neon underbody lights illegal?
Waylon from Dyersville
What color underbodies light are legal?
Rob from Goshen
Hey, I was wondering if neon lights that are inside a vehicle are legal. In my vehicle, I have a green light in front under the dash and a blue light under the back seat. I was just wondering if I can be pulled over for this and how much a ticket would be if I did. Also, what lights on the outside of the vehicle are legal, such as lighted exhaust tips, lighted valve caps, underbody lights, license frames, washer nozzles etc. thanks for your time.
Scott from Maple Lake, MN
Can a police officer be hidden while looking for speeders? And at night are they required to have some lights on while looking for speeders?
Jerry H. from Shoreview
I live on a secondary gravel road in rural Montgomery County. Four years ago, the county highway department took down the 30 MPH speed limit signs. Recently, due to speeding drivers, I requested signs be put back up. The highway department put up 55 MPH signs (on a gravel road). There was never an ordinance change. Was this legal? I have been driving for 35 years and never saw a 55 MPH sign on a gravel road. Could you tell me all ordinances and statures on speed limits on gravel roads? I would appreciate your help on this matter. Thank You
Doug from Crawfordsville
When I was younger... I had a friend that received a ticket for rolling a stop sign. He told me that the officer giving him the ticket said "The definition of a *complete stop* is when the wheels of the vehicle stop moving for a period of 2 seconds or more." He said the officer told him "If you do not follow that rule it is considered rolling a stop sign."
That was years ago and I have always followed that rule. Now I am teaching my daughter to drive and using that same rule. The problem I am having is her friends and boyfriend is telling her that I am wrong. That it does not have to be two seconds... and that by following the 2-second rule she is stopping for too long at stop signs. (Personally... I think it does take at least two seconds to make sure it is safe to go... so that rule sounds right and fair to me)
Can you tell me if this is right or wrong?
Renee from Michigan City
Concerning the lights under the car, what about the DVD and TV's in the car. They admit a light, and can be seen from the outside. They are trying to pass a law prohibiting the use of PORN in cars. Due to the fact, you can drive by and see it. Does this constitute as lights being seen? State: MN
Jeremy
I got a ticket on June 23 for Window tint. I have to go to court today at 2:00 p.m.. I thought the tint law was thrown out on June 8, 2004 by the Supreme Court?
IMAN TATUM from Lithonia
Sgt. David A. Marquart
I am a standards officer from Trinidad in the West Indies. I am preparing a national standard or regulation that would cover allowable transmittance and reflectance levels in motor vehicles.
I am looking for portable meters to allow our law enforcement officials to measure tint reflectance. While I have found tint transmittance meters, I have been unable to locate any reflectance meters.
Your regulations stipulate “a luminous reflectance of more than 20 percent plus or minus three percent."
Is this measured using meters, or is this information reported on the accompanying sticker.
If meters are used to measure the reflectance, I would appreciate your assistance in obtaining the following;
name of equipment
model #
Equipment manufacturer contact information.
Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Darryl Thomson
Are TireFlys* illegal in all states or just a few? If there are then which states? I have a pretty clean record and I'd like to keep it that way. Thanks
Shannon from Louisville
I would like to know if it is legal to tint the windows on a semi truck, and if so do I have to have a doctor's prescription? In addition, if the tinting is legal in my state, Missouri, will it be legal in all states?
Jeff from Aurora MO
I want to know what is the law on tint for the windows of an ambulance in Florida
Sandy from Orlando
If some one outside of the family is driving your car and is stopped for drunk driving can the officer take the plates of the car? This is what I was told happened. Now she has plates that start with WU. Are these whiskey plates?
Crissy from Bemidji
I was curious as to how a law enforcement official can legally pull someone over simply because the description of the legal driver of the vehicle does not match the description of the ACTUAL driver? There was no other stated reason for pulling this guy over, other than the fact that when the trooper ran the license plates, he could visibly see that it was not a female driving the vehicle. What concerns me here is threefold:
1)There was no just cause to pull over said person.
2)The car was not reported stolen.
3)There is no law (to my knowledge anyway) that disallows someone else to drive your legally registered vehicle providing that a).that person is a legal driver and b).the vehicle is insured. In this instance, this was the case. Your thoughts please!
Paul from Woodbury
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