Opinion

'Ask a Trooper'

Sat, 09/10/2022 - 12:00am

Question: A friend recently told me that it’s illegal to honk your car horn in Minnesota (he showed me an internet article). I find this hard to believe. So many friends and family members drive by our house, giving their horn a little honk and waving; is this illegal? What if you’re behind someone at a stoplight who hasn’t noticed the light turned green—is it illegal to tap your horn to alert them? And what about those car alarms that start honking if they sense an intruder? Please explain. Thank you.

'Ask a Trooper'

'Ask a Trooper'

Sat, 09/03/2022 - 12:00am

Question: Why are so many vehicles allowed to be on Minnesota roads with only a rear license plate? This seems to be especially true of late model expensive makes (Tesla, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, etc.). Isn’t the lack of a front plate a primary offense and the vehicle therefor subject to a traffic stop? I see more and more of this every day and it seems like an entitled group of drivers feel they are above the law.

'Ask a Trooper'

'Ask a Trooper'

Sat, 08/27/2022 - 12:00am

Question: What are the laws or rules when it comes to drivers who tailgate? What can a person do to keep them from putting lives in danger? I haven’t heard or read anything for a long time about the 3 second rule, is that still a recommendation?

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