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Read current news stories or download press releases on traffic safety issues. The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety also offers a wide selection of Public Safety Announcements.

For media inquiries, please contact Nathan Bowie of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Communications; phone 651-201-7571 or e-mail nathan.bowie@state.mn.us.

Latest News Stories

Police Ready for Extra Seat Belt Enforcement in MN

FOX21-TV, May 13, 2013

States driven toward 'zero death' crash goal

Chicago Tribune, February 18, 2013

Share Your Idea to Improve Minnesota Traffic Safety

Department of Public Safety, January 2013

Automated speed enforcement study finds public support in Minnesota

Catalyst, December 2012

Ask a Trooper: Crosswalks and Pedestrians

Northland's NewsCenter, September 18, 2012

Latest Press Releases

05/23/13: On the road Memorial day weekend: drunk drivers, motorcyclists and seat belt enforcement
05/20/13: State Road Deaths Top 100 for Year as Click It or Ticket Patrols Start
05/16/13: Click It or Ticket: Increased Seat Belt Patrols Take to Minnesota Roads May 20
05/14/13: AAA, Minnesota Safety Council publication provides drivers with a refresher prior to the deadliest time on our roadways (53 KB PDF)
05/09/13: Champions of Change honored in DC
05/09/13: DPS Rolls Out Metro's Largest One-Day DWI Crackdown
05/06/13: Voting Opens for Top Teen "Buckle Up and Pay Attention" TV PSA
05/02/13: MnDOT announces Safe Routes to School grants that support 105 Minnesota schools
04/17/13: Statewide Distracted Driving Enforcement April 18
04/08/13: Deadliest Weekend of the Year: Eight Killed on Minnesota Roads

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