2024 DWI EZ Guide
Available to order through the Educational Materials. An electronic version of the EZ Guide is also available.
Video: Drugged Driving in Minnesota
As a law enforcement officer, protecting Minnesotans from the dangers of impaired driving requires understanding the intricacies of criminal penalties and civil sanctions under the DWI law. Controlled substance DWI cases can be even more complex, however, if the driver is impaired, they should be arrested for DWI. In this video, we will discuss Minnesota’s DWI law as it relates to controlled substances; the history and development of the Drug Recognition Evaluator program; the use of Drug Recognition Evaluators in DWI cases and the seven major drug categories.
Drug Impaired DWI Law
Prosecution of drug impaired driving involves some unique legal issues. This webinar reviews the relevant statutes and case law related to drug impaired driving and the Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) program. In addition, it explores the considerations that go into making good charging decisions and provides trial tips.
Strengthened DWI Sanctions and Ignition Interlock Law Information
Repeat DWI offenders, and first-time offenders arrested at 0.16 and above alcohol-concentration level, must use ignition interlock or face at least one year without a license. Offenders with three or more offenses are required to use ignition interlock for three to six years, or they will never regain driving privileges. Find
interlock resources for law enforcement , including a
roll-call video at
MinnesotaIgnitionInterlock.org.
Reducing Teen Crashes, Injuries and Deaths
Traffic crashes are the second leading killer of teens in Minnesota, and the greatest risk is during their first year of licensure. Enforcing Minnesota’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) laws can help save teen lives and prevent crashes that devastate families statewide. The 12-minute webinar — “Reducing Teen Crashes, Injuries and Deaths” — covers teen driving risks, GDL laws for teen drivers, the important role law enforcement plays in reducing teen crashes and helpful resources.
Webinar Video Series: Understanding, Recognizing and Handling Drug Impairment in Traffic Safety
Driving under the impairment of legal and illegal drugs ruins lives and presents a challenge for law enforcement. The landscape of drugs is ever-changing. It’s critical for officers to understand the categories of drugs, recognize impairment and properly manage an arrest situation. In this webinar video series, Lt. Don Marose, Minnesota State Patrol, covers the following topics to help law enforcement ensure the safety of all Minnesotans on the road.
Video: Central Nervous System Depressants
Video: Marijuana
Video: Physiology of Drugs
Video: Narcotic Analgesics
Video: DWI Warrants
