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St. Cloud-area law enforcement testing data analytics tool that could help save lives on Minnesota roads

Law enforcement will be testing how well the platform forecasts high risk crash areas and its usability for law enforcement on a daily basis. The goal? Proactive collaboration on targeted patrol efforts to reduce crash risk.

Traffic safety promotional and educational materials

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Crash stats

Look up crash statistics for insight on traffic safety behaviors across Minnesota.

Child passenger safety

This is the time to be overprotective. Learn about proper child safety seat requirements.

Helping you stay safe on Minnesota roads

The Office of Traffic Safety is helping save lives with programs that change dangerous driving behaviors and prevent tragedy on the road. Even one life lost is one too many. 

Our education and enforcement efforts form a strong foundation for the Toward Zero Deaths traffic safety program. We work with our traffic safety partners statewide to help you stay safe as you travel on Minnesota roads.

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Woman holding damaged motorcyle helmet

‘My helmet saved my life’: An unforgettable date night

What started as a simple date night for Lisa Dugan turned into a harrowing lesson on how protective gear can save your life.

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Office of Traffic Safety Director Mike Hanson speaks at a press conference about motorcycle lane splitting and filtering.

Lane splitting, filtering to begin in Minnesota

Motorcycle lane splitting and filtering are legal on Minnesota roads as of July 1. The new law, passed by the Legislature in 2024, allows motorcycles to share lanes with cars for the first time in the state, with notable restrictions on speed and where lane sharing can be performed.

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