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Law change: The school bus stop arm loophole has been closed

Effective March 28th Minnesota law changed to require drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus whenever the red lights are flashing. The stop arm does not need to be fully extended.

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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.

Minnesota is hosting the Governors Highway Safety Association national annual meeting

As traffic deaths fall, technology is being used in new and creative ways, and communities across the country are prioritizing traffic safety like never before. Meeting participants can grow this momentum into a permanent movement for safer streets by joining the conference and taking knowledge from experts back to their communities.

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Nearly 5,500 drivers cited for hands-free cell phone violations during April distracted driving campaign

During the statewide campaign, 296 Minnesota law enforcement agencies reported 5,426 hands-free cell phone use citations.

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Rider coach Rick Loge demonstrates the motorcycle simulator

What if you lose control: Lessons from a 40-year motorcycle coach

Rick Loge has been living on the edge for a long time. He’s one of those guys who seeks out thrills — perhaps not intentionally, but it just works out that way.

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