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A white car with its front end missing and a piece of a red car in the street next two it. A tarp covers the rest of the crash.
‘Then I got angry…’ Two families ask drivers to follow the law and slow down

After losing their children to a deadly crash two families are asking drivers everywhere to slow down and follow the rules of the road.

Traffic safety promotional and educational materials

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Crash stats

Look up crash statistics for insight on traffic safety behaviors across Minnesota.

Child passenger safety

This is the time to be overprotective. Learn about proper child safety seat requirements.

Helping you stay safe on Minnesota roads

The Office of Traffic Safety is helping save lives with programs that change dangerous driving behaviors and prevent tragedy on the road. Even one life lost is one too many. 

Our education and enforcement efforts form a strong foundation for the Toward Zero Deaths traffic safety program. We work with our traffic safety partners statewide to help you stay safe as you travel on Minnesota roads.

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Police officer looks into a car while conducting a stop in St. Charles
State officials call on drivers to make better choices, slow down to save lives

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) released data from this summer’s annual “100 deadliest days” traffic enforcement campaign, highlighting the work of nearly 300 law enforcement agencies to stop dangerous drivers and prevent crashes.

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Don Moehrle riding motorcycle with passenger
Riding with purpose

Don Moehrle's dad sat him on top of a motorcycle and took him for a ride. Decades later he is a passionate rider and advocate.

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