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Flashing lights mean 'move over'

Flashing lights mean “move over” in Minnesota – it’s the law. Today, August 31, the Minnesota State Patrol and several agencies statewide will increase patrols to enforce the state’s “Ted Foss Move Over” law.

By Staff Report , August 31, 2010

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Is it legal to drink alcohol when riding in an RV?

Question: Is it legal for a person to drink alcohol when riding in an RV? I know someone who uses his RV to haul people around for weddings and celebrations and those people are drinking in the vehicle.

By Trooper Andy Schmidt of the Minnesota State Patrol , July 24, 2010

Video shows gun aimed at trooper in St. Louis County

Minnesota State Trooper Travis Pearson followed a car driven by a shooting incident suspect down a tree-lined rural St. Louis County driveway, with his nearest law enforcement backup several minutes away.

By Don Davis , July 08, 2010

Off-duty Minnesota State Patrol trooper charged with DWI in Meeker County

Off-duty Minnesota State Trooper Scott Urdahl was arrested for driving while impaired following a two-vehicle injury crash Tuesday evening.

By Jenna Dillon , April 08, 2010

Trooper rescues flood-stranded farmer in west-central Minnesota

Trooper rescues flood-stranded farmer in west-central Minnesota An 86-year-old farmer who drove his tractor into a flooded field in Lac qui Parle County was rescued on Thursday by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper with help from a sheriff’s deputy and others.

By Tom Cherveny , March 19, 2010

State Patrol reaches out for more recruits

To recruit a more diverse workforce, the Minnesota State Patrol has created a specialized recruitment effort that provides a pathway for those without a law enforcement background to become a state trooper.

By Staff Report , March 06, 2010

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Duluth dentist voices remorse over drunken driving accident that injured state trooper

At his sentencing for drunken driving, Duluth dentist Timothy Langguth said Wednesday he feels a special link to the state trooper whose car he smashed in August.

By Lisa Baumann , January 09, 2010

Signs placed by interstate are illegal

When coming off of I-94 west bound at exit 103, quite often there are small signs for a local taco shop and sometimes a coffee shop by the stop sign. I thought it is illegal to place signs there.

By By Trooper Andy Schmidt, Minnesota State Patrol , September 02, 2009

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Can GPS units be illegal in cars?

Question: I see a lot of people with GPS units on their dash or hanging from the windshield blocking their view. Would you please settle the debate at our house and tell us whether this is legal or not? I am betting it is illegal.

March 21, 2009

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Ask a Trooper Q&A

Is there a law that limits the number of lights a vehicle can have on at one time, or how bright they can be?

By By Trooper Andy Schmidt, Minnesota State Patrol , February 18, 2009

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How bright can headlights be?

Is there a law that limits the number of lights a vehicle can have on at one time, or how bright they can be?

By Trooper Andy Schmidt of the Minnesota State Patrol , February 14, 2009

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What is the alcohol limit for commercial drivers?

In Minnesota the blood alcohol limit is .08 but I have been told that since I have a CDL, for me it is .04. Is this true?

By By Trooper Andy Schmidt, Minnesota State Patrol , February 04, 2009

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Eyewitness to history: Trooper from Alexandria didn't realize how exciting it would be

Eyewitness to history: Trooper from Alexandria didn't realize how exciting it would be Rick Schueler of Alexandria was at the inaugural parade on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Tuesday. But, he didn’t get to see it. All he watched was the throng of spectators lined along the parade route.

By Celeste Beam , January 23, 2009

What does law say about mailboxes?

Question: My son lost control of the car on a slippery road and slid into a mailbox. The post did not break or give and there was much damage to the car.

By By Trooper Andy Schmidt, Minnesota State Patrol , January 16, 2009

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What is the law for handicapped parking?

Question: I have a disability parking certificate that I can hang on my rearview mirror when parked in a handicap parking spot.

By By Trooper Andy Schmidt, Minnesota State Patrol , January 14, 2009

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