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2026 Minnesota Statutes Index (topics)

DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED

1st degree, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.24

Aggravated violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 211C.01

Aggravating factors

Child passengers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.03

Determination, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.095

Separate aggravating factors, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.095

All-terrain vehicles, see Driving while impaired under ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

Armed forces members, Minn. Statutes 2026 192A.555

Arrest

Custodial arrests, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.40

Peace officer, certification of probable cause, Minn. Statutes 2026 629.344

Bail, maximum amount, Minn. Statutes 2026 629.471

Boats and boating, see Boating while impaired under BOATS AND BOATING

Cannabis products

Armed forces members, Minn. Statutes 2026 192A.555

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.03

Open package law, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.36

Chemical testing, see INTOXICATION TESTING

Commercial drivers, see under DRIVERS

Conditional release

Ignition interlock program, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.44

Persons charged with violation, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.44

Persons convicted of felony violations, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.276

Conviction, effects

Administrative penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.765, 86B.33, 169A.54

Criminal history information, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.43

Instructional permits, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.05

Members of specific occupations, see specific subheadings under this topic

Prior convictions, sanction for prior behavior, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.09

Crimes

Elements, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.20, 169A.31, 169A.33, 169A.37

Ignition interlock devices, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.765, 86B.33, 171.306, 609.131

Refusal to submit to chemical test, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.20

Criminal history information, impaired driving convictions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.43

Damages, evidence of impaired driving, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.76

Death caused by

Criminal vehicular homicide, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.2112

Criminal vehicular operation, unborn child, Minn. Statutes 2026 609.2114

Defense of necessity and prescription, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.53

Defenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.46

Definitions

Impaired Driving Code, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.03

Qualified prior impaired driving incident, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.178

Degrees

1st degree driving while impaired, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.24

2d degree driving while impaired, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.25

3d degree driving while impaired, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.26

4th degree driving while impaired, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.27

Driver education, see Course content under DRIVER EDUCATION

Electronic alcohol monitoring, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.277, 169A.73

Employment misconduct, Minn. Statutes 2026 268.095

Evidence

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.45

Law enforcement vehicle recordings, evidence without transcripts, Minn. Statutes 2026 634.36

Recording equipment on peace officer's person, evidence without transcripts, Minn. Statutes 2026 634.36

Felony, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.24

Fines

Administrative penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.33, 169A.54, 169A.55

Aggravating factors, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.54

Enhanced penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.47, 169A.54

Penalty assessments, generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.285

Sentencing, see same under this topic

Forfeitures for

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.63

Motor vehicles

Cities with custody, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.48

Ignition interlock program exceptions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.63

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.01 to 169A.78

Head Start bus drivers

Arrest, peace officers, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.40

Ignition interlock devices, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.765, 86B.33, 169A.44, 171.09, 171.306

Impoundments for

License plates, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.37, 169A.60

Motor vehicles, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.42, 169A.48

Intoxicating substance, not alcohol or controlled substance, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.03

Intoxication testing, see INTOXICATION TESTING

Juvenile offenders

Adult traffic offenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.225, 260C.307, 609.035

Drivers' licenses and permits, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.55, 171.05, 171.055

Jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.225

Victim's rights, Minn. Statutes 2026 260B.005

Lawsuits, criminal proceedings not estopped, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.53

License plates, impoundment, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.37, 169A.60

Masters of vessels, Minn. Statutes 2026 326B.94

Motor carrier drivers, Minn. Statutes 2026 221.0255

Motor vehicle insurance, cancellation, Minn. Statutes 2026 65B.15

Off-highway motorcycles, Minn. Statutes 2026 84.765

Off-road vehicles, see Driving while impaired under OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

Open bottle law, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.35

Open package law, cannabis products, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.36

Parenthetical references, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.05

Prescription drugs, impairment by, notice about, Minn. Statutes 2026 151.212

Probation, intensive probation pilot programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.74

Prosecutions, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.43

Public information and education programs

Alcohol safety programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.70

Drivers' license applications, inclusion with, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.06

Qualified prior impaired driving incident, license revocation, denial, and reinstatement, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.178

Records and record keeping, disposition, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.12

Remote electronic alcohol monitoring, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.277, 169A.73

Reports about, felony commitments, report to legislature, Minn. Statutes 2026 244.085

Research programs, violation of law, exception, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.71

School bus drivers

Arrest, peace officers, powers, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.40

Disqualification, Minn. Statutes 2026 169.448, 171.02

Second and subsequent offenses

Driving while impaired repeat offender programs, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.74

Limited licenses, see under DRIVERS LICENSES

Sentencing

Chemical dependency treatment, Minn. Statutes 2026 62Q.137

Consecutive sentences, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.28, 609.035

Enhanced penalties, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.47

Felony commitments, report to legislature, Minn. Statutes 2026 244.085

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.20

Mandatory sentences, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.275, 169A.276

Stay of sentence, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.276, 169A.283

Signs in liquor stores, Minn. Statutes 2026 340A.410

Snowmobiles, see Driving while impaired under SNOWMOBILES

State officials, recall, Minn. Statutes 2026 211C.01

Substance use disorder assessments

Chemical dependency treatment, insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2026 62Q.137

Fees, payment, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.283

Mandatory sentences, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.275

Method of assessment, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.70

Preconviction assessments, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.70

When required, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.283

Underage drinking and driving

Driver's license revocation, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.178

Drivers' licenses and permits, effect, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.55

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2026 169A.33

Instruction permits, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.05

Provisional licenses, Minn. Statutes 2026 171.055

Unemployment insurance, ineligibility, Minn. Statutes 2026 268.095

Veterinarians, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2026 156.122