Ask A Trooper: What can you tell me about trailer hitch and ball sizes? – Brainerd Dispatch

Question: I read your article last week about trailer safety. I would like more information on trailer hitch ball sizes and why they have different sizes? Answer: There are four different trailer hitch ball sizes. Each size has a different weight rating related to the trailer you are pulling. It is very important to make… Continue reading Ask A Trooper: What can you tell me about trailer hitch and ball sizes? – Brainerd Dispatch

Ask A Trooper: Is autonomous driving legal in Minnesota? – .

Question: I was wondering, with the ads on television showing people driving with their hands off the steering wheel, is that legal in Minnesota if your vehicle has that capability? Answer: I believe you are asking about autonomous vehicles, or self-driving cars, which are capable of sensing their environment and operating without human involvement. Minnesota… Continue reading Ask A Trooper: Is autonomous driving legal in Minnesota? – .

Ask A Trooper: Is my car legal to drive without the plastic bumper cover? – .

Question: Can I drive my car without the plastic bumper? My son hit a snow bank and it fell of the other day. Later he was stopped for not having a front license plate as it was attached to the bumper. Can he display the license plate in the front windshield? Answer: When you mentioned… Continue reading Ask A Trooper: Is my car legal to drive without the plastic bumper cover? – .

Ask A Trooper: Will I get a ticket if I don’t have both hands on the handlebars? – .

Question: I like riding my motorcycle without hands on the handlebars from time to time. I know it’s probably frowned upon and not advised, just like riding without a helmet. But when I’m going down the road at cruising speed, it’s freedom: The bike and I are one. I’m just wondering, legally, can I get… Continue reading Ask A Trooper: Will I get a ticket if I don’t have both hands on the handlebars? – .

Ask A Trooper: What are the rules regarding farm equipment using the roadway? – .

Question: Now that spring if finally here I am seeing a lot of tractors, sprayers and other large equipment on the highways. A number of them didn’t appear to be using their flashing lights, slow moving signs and escort when required. I am concerned this could cause a bad crash. Can you write about this… Continue reading Ask A Trooper: What are the rules regarding farm equipment using the roadway? – .

Ask A Trooper: Where can I put my license on my trailer? – .

Question: I have a small utility trailer and I keep having to replace my license plate because it gets wrecked or torn off when I am traveling. Can I put it sideways on the wheel fender? Answer: If the trailer is 3,000 pounds or less gross vehicle weight (GVW) with lifetime registration, the numbered plate… Continue reading Ask A Trooper: Where can I put my license on my trailer? – .

Ask A Trooper: Can my dog ride along while I take my driving road test? – .

Question: I read your recent article about vehicle equipment and taking the road test for your driver’s license. When I take my test, can I take my dog along with me? Answer: Minnesota state statute says pets or loose objects that may distract, injure, or break are not allowed in the motor vehicle during the… Continue reading Ask A Trooper: Can my dog ride along while I take my driving road test? – .

Ask A Trooper: How far can an object stick out behind a trailer?

<![CDATA[ Question: I would like to transport a flag pole laying down on a trailer. I am wondering the maximum length a load hanging off can be and what type of markings would be needed. Answer: The length of a single trailer and load cannot exceed 45 feet in Minnesota. The combination of truck and… Continue reading Ask A Trooper: How far can an object stick out behind a trailer?

ASK A TROOPER: "Road Test Question" Question: My child will be taking their road test for getting their driver's license. Do you know what vehicle equipment is required for this? Answer: The Minnesota State Patrol does not oversee these activities. That would be the Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS.) But here is some information from their website and fr… 1h ago

ASK A TROOPER: “Road Test Question” Question: My child will be taking their road test for getting their driver’s license. Do you know what vehicle equipment is required for this? Answer: The Minnesota State Patrol does not oversee these activities. That would be the Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS.) But here is some information from… Continue reading ASK A TROOPER: "Road Test Question"

Question: My child will be taking their road test for getting their driver's license. Do you know what vehicle equipment is required for this? Answer: The Minnesota State Patrol does not oversee these activities. That would be the Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS.) But here is some information from their website and fr…

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