18 Unexpected Ways to Lose Your Driver’s License in Minnesota

Driving is a privilege, and the state of Minnesota takes it seriously. With that privilege comes the responsibility to be safe, trustworthy, and accountable, both on and off the road.

When someone repeatedly violates those responsibilities, the state doesn't hesitate to step in, sometimes revoking the privilege to drive altogether.

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Losing your driver’s license might seem like something that only happens to reckless drivers, but in The North Star State, it turns out there are many different ways to have your driver's license taken away, more than you might expect.

What can lead to a license suspension in Minnesota?

In a recent Ask a Trooper column, a reader asked Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Troy Christianson:

While speeding tickets and DUIs are well-known reasons for a DL suspension, Sgt. Christianson highlighted the many other, less obvious ways to lose your driving privileges, and some of the reasons might surprise you.

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Buckle up, because here are 18 unexpected ways you could find yourself walking instead of driving in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

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