Question: My wife and I love to ride our Honda 1800 Goldwing trike. Can our granddaughter ride between us on short rides? She is seven and loves to ride too. Answer: In looking at motorcycle owner manuals, it says, “Your motorcycle is designed to carry you and one passenger.” Based on that and the following additional rules, it is illegal... READ MORE >
Question: I read where the fine for going through a school bus stop arm will increase in Minnesota. Can you talk about the fine amount and school bus safety? Answer: As of Aug. 1, 2017, the fine has increased from $300 to $500 and the violation would remain a misdemeanor. The Department of Public Safety reported that 3,659 bus drivers... READ MORE >
Question: I was told that the speeding fine in a construction zone had gone up recently. Could you also explain the Zipper Merge when merging in a construction zone in Minnesota? Answer: This is a great time to talk about work zone safety as we are currently investigating a local work zone crash that resulted in two injuries, one serious.... READ MORE >
Question: My husband was driving while I was a passenger and an elder man driving ran a stop sign and cut in front of us. My husband honked his horn to alert the driver prior to him attempting to come into our lane. However, he did not appear to hear us. Fortunately, we were able to avoid being hit, as... READ MORE >
With schools throughout the state starting classes this week, the State Patrol reminds motorists that safety is a two-way street. Motorists are reminded: . That they must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus that is displaying red flashing lights and/or its stop arm is extended when approaching from the rear and from the opposite direction on undivided... READ MORE >
