Higher Fines For Those Texting While Driving in Minnesota

Minnesota House lawmakers embraced a plan to raise fines for people caught more than one time reading, composing and sending messages from wireless devices while driving. The current fine is $50.00. The new fine for repeat offenders would be $150.00. The new fines would  be in place starting August 1st 2015.

Gov. Mark Dayton pushed for tougher repeat offender penalties earlier this year and has been outspoken on the issue since taking office.

Click here to read the 2014 Minnesota Statues on use of a wireless communication device.