In situations where a Minnesota law enforcement officer determines that a motorist has driven faster than what is reasonable and prudent given road conditions, despite any posted speed limits, they can write a ticket for $145, or $67 if it is added to other traffic violations. The citation is classified as a petty misdemeanor and is placed on the motorist's driving record.
Drivers who fail to take due care in avoiding a collision with a cyclist or pedestrian can be charged with a misdemeanor and a fine of $128, or $50 if it is added to other traffic violations. As in speeding due care cases, these citations are placed on the motorist's driving record.
Although in certain municipalities within Minnesota, the due care law also applies to cyclists and pedestrians, there has been judicial precedent towrds putting the responsibility toward motorists to act with due care, even when non-motorists may be at fault.