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The Office of Traffic Safety help drives Minnesota toward zero traffic deaths. Buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always have a plan for a safe and sober ride to avoid driving impaired. Please see our social media community guidelines: https://go.usa.gov/xeX7d.

Two million. That’s how many Minnesotans travel to the Minnesota State Fair each year. That’s a lot of corndogs, funnel ...
08/26/2026

Two million. That’s how many Minnesotans travel to the Minnesota State Fair each year. That’s a lot of corndogs, funnel cakes and hotdish on a stick. It’s also a lot of drivers on the road all at once in one area.

Make the Minnesota State Fair fun and safe for everyone, drive the speed limit, always wear a seat belt, don’t drive distracted and make a plan now for a sober ride.

08/25/2026

On Easter morning 2021, a police officer arrived at Veronica Ford’s house. He asked her name, then asked if she would hold his hands. Then he told her the devastating news: her son, Dalton Ford, and his girlfriend, Tayler Garza, had been killed in a car crash.

What followed were months of frustration, waiting and fighting for justice. Investigators determined the crash was the result of illegal drag racing.

Now, the Fords and Garzas are asking drivers everywhere to slow down and follow the rules of the road. Even one fatal crash in Minnesota is unacceptable.

Honor Dalton and Tayler. Never speed. Pay attention to the road. Wear your seat belt. And never drive impaired.

08/22/2026

In 2023, Corey chose to drink and drive. That choice resulted in an arrest, months in court, a lost job and thousands of dollars in fines and legal fees.

Corey counts himself lucky because no one was hurt. That moment quite literally “shined a light” on his life, and now he wants other drivers to avoid the same mistake.

Corey volunteered to speak at the OTS impaired driving press conference to share a simple message: Make the choice to be sober before you ever start drinking.

Drivers, you don’t need a DWI to know impaired driving is dangerous. But if you choose to drive impaired, you could get one — and the consequences can be far greater.

A single decision can change everything. At tomorrow’s press conference, we’ll hear from someone who knows this firsthan...
08/16/2026

A single decision can change everything. At tomorrow’s press conference, we’ll hear from someone who knows this firsthand.

In 2023, Corey was arrested for driving while impaired. What followed were years of trials and costs. Now, he wants drivers to know there is a simple way to avoid his fate: drive sober.

So far this year, that has been at least 62 alcohol-related deaths on Minnesota roads. To help put an end to these preventable deaths and protect drivers and passengers, nearly 300 Minnesota law enforcement agencies are joining together to raise awareness and education all while increasing DWI enforcement on Minnesota roads.

Watch the press conference on Monday morning at 11:30 a.m. to learn more about the high cost of impaired driving: https://youtube.com/live/E1OMJ_3orfA?feature=share

Throughout the summer, you may have driven past a traffic stop like this one: a driver pulled over on the side of the ro...
08/15/2026

Throughout the summer, you may have driven past a traffic stop like this one: a driver pulled over on the side of the road with an officer.

It’s not something they do for fun, but it is something more than 300 law enforcement agencies across the state are doing to save lives.

So far this year, more than 200 Minnesotans have died in traffic crashes. That’s 200 too many. Extra enforcement is out all summer long, prepared to make the stops to help keep everyone safe.

Do your part by slowing down and watching the road.

Quiet roads, busy roads, highways or city streets — It doesn’t matter where you’re driving. If you choose to speed, law ...
08/11/2026

Quiet roads, busy roads, highways or city streets — It doesn’t matter where you’re driving. If you choose to speed, law enforcement is working to prevent a dangerous decision from turning into a tragedy.

So far this year, at least 38 people have died in speed-related crashes, and more than 200 people have lost their lives on Minnesota roads. There is a way to stop this from happening. Slow down, pay attention, never drive impaired and wear your seat belt.

For drivers who do speed, officers are ready to make the stop. They would rather send you home with a ticket than have to tell your family you’re not coming home.

In case you missed it: Kia has recalled certain 2020-2024 Kia Telluride vehicles because of a fire risk while driving or...
08/08/2026

In case you missed it: Kia has recalled certain 2020-2024 Kia Telluride vehicles because of a fire risk while driving or when parked.

Owners of affected vehicles should park outside and away from buildings or other vehicles until a recall repair is complete.

Recalls like this highlight the importance of checking for open safety recalls on your vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourages drivers to download the SaferCar app to stay informed on current recalls that may affect their vehicles: https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/safercar-app

See any familiar faces? These officers in our southern region are working with law enforcement statewide this summer to ...
08/05/2026

See any familiar faces? These officers in our southern region are working with law enforcement statewide this summer to stop deadly driving before it takes another life.

Drivers can help by making safe choices behind the wheel. Slow down, buckle up, focus on the task of driving and never drive impaired. If everyone does their part, this summer can be memorable for all the right reasons.

Summer traffic means more travel and high speeds. Sometimes all it takes is the view from above to see it clearly. Ever...
07/27/2026

Summer traffic means more travel and high speeds. Sometimes all it takes is the view from above to see it clearly. Everything is moving very fast.

In Minnesota, 102 people died in speed-related crashes last year. That’s 102 families changed forever because of crashes that didn’t have to happen.

Slow down, respect the speed limit and don’t rush. Getting into a crash or getting a ticket will only guarantee you do not arrive any faster.

More than 200 people have died on Minnesota roads so far this year. What goes through the minds of families who have los...
07/24/2026

More than 200 people have died on Minnesota roads so far this year. What goes through the minds of families who have lost loved ones when they see someone speeding or driving recklessly?

“You want to grab those people (dangerous drivers) by the shoulders and say, ‘What are you doing!” Dayne Ford said.

In 2021 Dayne’s brother, Dalton Ford, and Dalton’s girlfriend, Taylor Garza, were killed when a driver going more than twice the posted speed limit slammed into their car as Dalton was making a left turn.

Now, their families are sharing their story to warn others against the dangers of deadly and reckless driving. Read their message to drivers in our latest blog: dps.mn.gov/news/ots/then-i-got-angry-two-families-ask-drivers-follow-law-and-slow-down

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