Bills seek to reform Minnesota’s DWI laws

In wake of Park Tavern drunk driving crash, lawmakers push for changes to Minnesota's DWI laws
His lengthy record of five prior DWI convictions prompted lawmakers on a bipartisan basis to look at reforms. They want to change state law to lengthen the amount of time repeat o
Bills seek to reform Minnesota’s DWI laws after tragic Park Tavern crash
Two west-metro lawmakers have introduced legislation at the Capitol that they say will reform Minnesota’s drunken-driving laws in response to last year’s deadly crash at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park.
Six months after Park Tavern fatal crash lawmakers present new bill to strengthen DWI laws
The new bill would extend the amount of time DWI offenders must use an ignition interlock system in their vehicles.
DWI law reform proposed in Minnesota this year
Inspired in part by a deadly crash at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park in September of 2024, Minnesota lawmakers announced legislation on Friday that would strengthen DWI policies in the state going forward.
Fatal St. Louis Park bar crash prompts new DWI legislation
The Labor Day crash into the crowded Park Tavern patio in St. Louis Park last year could prompt tougher DWI laws aimed at repeat offenders.
Lawmakers push to reform DWI laws in Minnesota
This bill would extend how long a driver can get their license suspended and require a rehabilitation program for ignition lock users.
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