Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 9, 2025, in Polk County, Minnesota, law enforcement arrested Christopher George Rick, born August 10, 1976. He was charged with driving after his license had been canceled as inimical to public safety, a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 171.24.5.
In Minnesota, a driver’s license can be canceled as inimical to public safety if the individual is deemed a significant risk to others on the road. This designation often follows multiple serious traffic violations, such as repeated DWI offenses. Operating a vehicle after such a cancellation is considered a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine, or both.
According to Minnesota Statute 171.24.5, a person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if their driver’s license or driving privilege has been canceled or denied under section 171.04, subdivision 1, clause (10); the person has been given notice of or reasonably should know of the cancellation or denial; and the person disobeys the order by operating any motor vehicle in the state while their license or privilege is canceled or denied.
Driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety is a serious offense in Minnesota, reflecting the state’s commitment to maintaining road safety by restricting driving privileges for individuals considered high-risk.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me