New Hastings Police Chief Kyle Linscheid talked about summer safety and driving safety tips on Community In Depth on KDWA yesterday, which included tips to help drive safely in one of the easiest ways, don’t look at your devices while driving.
Under Minnesota’s Hands-Free Law you cannot hold your phone with one or both hands for any reason while the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic (including sitting at red lights or in traffic jams) . Using earbuds or headphones in both ears while driving is illegal. You may use a single earpiece for calls, Fines start at $100 or more, including court fees and Second and subsequent violations incur fines of $300 or more.