Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A new edition of the Pennington County Citation Disposition Bulletin lists recent traffic cases. TRF News pays for copies of this public record.
The bulletin lists cases from the Minnesota State Patrol. It also lists cases from the sheriff’s office. It includes cases from Thief River Falls police, too.
TRF News is publishing this summary from the bulletin. If you see this list posted elsewhere, it was copied from TRF News.
Minnesota State Patrol cases
- Jeffrey Lee Bute, 62, Stewart: Hands-Free Law violation, $135.
- Dawson Derrick Braaten, 19, Wannaska: No seat belt worn, $110.
- Maria Teresa Martin, 56, Grand Forks, North Dakota: 55 in a 45 zone, $125.
- Jarrett James McKay, 18, Thief River Falls: 60 in a 45 zone, $145.
- Michael Konnyh Mulry, 21, Fosston: 65 in a 55 zone, $125.
- Xerxes Michael Tracey, 19, Thief River Falls: 70 in a 60 zone, $125.
Pennington County Sheriff’s Office cases
- Lisa Marie Christianson, 57, Thief River Falls: Left turn failed to yield to oncoming traffic, $135.
- Kayla Danielle Magner, 35, Thief River Falls: 65 in a 55 zone, $125.
Thief River Falls Police Department cases
- Maria Teresa Martin, 56, Grand Forks, North Dakota: Failure to stop for a stop sign, $135.
- Derrick Wade Jenson, 52, Thief River Falls: Failure to drive in a single lane, $135.
- Nora Leigh Turner, 45, Newfolden: Several traffic counts were dismissed, per the bulletin.
- Dean Charles Swanson, 67, Thief River Falls: Dog or cat at large, $135.
What these laws cover
Minnesota’s hands-free rule limits holding a phone while driving. The law is listed under Minn. Stat. 169.475.
Minnesota’s seat belt rule is listed under Minn. Stat. 169.686. Speed limits are set under Minn. Stat. 169.14.
Stop sign duties are covered under Minn. Stat. 169.30. Lane rules are covered under Minn. Stat. 169.18.
Many right-of-way rules are listed under Minn. Stat. 169.20.
Paying or contesting a ticket
The Minnesota Judicial Branch says paying a citation counts as a guilty plea. More details are on the court’s Pay a Fine page. Online payment is also available through Court Web Payment.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.