Some Minnesota residents enjoy riding ATVs. These vehicles allow you to tackle off-road terrain while enjoying the feel of outside air as you ride. Still, ATVs are motor vehicles and thus require their parts to work in harmony to provide a safe ride. When one or more...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
A Sheriff’s Tips For Using Roundabouts Safely
Roundabouts are a kind of intersection or junction without traffic lights that force flow in one direction around a central round island. They reduce the probability of automotive crashes occurring. The Federal Highway Administration considers them a Proven Safety...
What to do if your teen driver has an accident
Unfortunately, many teen drivers will have an accident during their first 12 months with a license. If you get the dreaded call from your child, try not to panic. Follow this guide to take the appropriate steps after an auto accident involving your teen motorist. Call...
What is negligent entrustment?
A car accident in Minnesota can leave you facing a mountain of expenses from medical bills to vehicle repair costs. Your hope is that compensation from insurance coverage will help to cover these costs. Yet depending on the severity of your accident, even insurance...
At-fault versus no-fault insurance systems
Most states use the at-fault system when addressing vehicular accidents, but Minnesota remains in the minority by using a no-fault insurance system. Many drivers misunderstand the meaning of no-fault insurance, but knowing the difference between these two legal...
What safety tips should ATV riders know?
Riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is a great activity during the summer. Being outside in the elements and enjoying a thrilling ride are just two of the many benefits ATVs offer. However, safety is crucial, because these machines are definitely not toys and not to...
Tips for handling summer driving dangers
The icy, snowy roads of Minnesota winters are long gone for the summer. But, unfortunately every season comes with its own set of hazards and distractions. Whether you keep up your same commute over the summer or have longer treks planned, there are specific ways you...
Spring and road construction projects are coming to Central Minnesota
Winter hits Central Minnesota hard. But the harshness of winter is about to give way to spring, which will, in turn, give way to summer. While it is impossible for experts to say exactly when the change in weather is coming, there is no doubt that warmer days are...
Twin Cities lawmakers work to lower speed limits by spring
In an effort to reduce traffic collisions and pedestrian/cyclist deaths, Twin Cities lawmakers are working to lower the city speed limits from the 30 mph standard. The National Transportation Safety Board notes that ‘speeding’ factors into 31% of fatal traffic...
3 Winter driving hazards that go beyond ice and snow
Minnesota winters can be brutal. Any resident knows that the freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall make for dangerous road conditions during the colder season. While most people know how to adjust their driving to accommodate the blustery, slippery conditions,...
