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Bus passengers should not be standing, vehicles required to stop when signaled
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State Patrol
September 13, 2023
Question: I know it’s discouraged, but is it actually illegal for students to be standing on a school bus while it is moving? Answer: Minnesota state law says no person shall stand in a school bus when the bus is in motion. In addition, the aisle and emergency exit of a school bus shall be kept unobstructed at all times when children are being transported. Stop for school buses: It's the law…
Take time to clean snow, ice from vehicles before driving
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota Highway Patrol
January 07, 2020
Question: I see many vehicles driving down the road with ice and snow coming off of them. What is the law about clearing ice and snow from your vehicle prior to driving? Answer: The law states that no vehicle shall be moved on a roadway, unless the load is secured to prevent any leaking, blowing, shifting or falling debris. Ice or snow that may fall from a vehicle could be considered an unsecured…
Alcohol in boats and campers is illegal when vehicles are on public roads
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota Highway Patrol
June 18, 2019
Question: Can a person have an alcoholic beverage while operating a boat on a lake? How about if you are a passenger in the back of a motor home? Answer: It is against the law for any person to consume alcohol in any vehicle while on a public road. Public highways are any road, paved or not, that are open to the public for vehicular traffic. The law also applies to open alcohol containers that…

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