Railroad Highway Grade Crossing violations, or RRHGC; refer to offenses that involve the improper crossing of a railroad in a commercial motor vehicle. Examples of such violations include:. You might be eligible for a lifetime disqualification reduction to a minimum of 10 years if you demonstrated rehabilitated driving habits within 10 years following your disqualification effective date.
You are not eligible for a lifetime disqualification reduction if you commit more disqualifying offenses. If you want an actual license card, you can apply for a duplicated license at your local DMV office. When applying for a duplicate license, you must obtain a receipt and hold on to it until you receive your card in the mail.
You can only get a card if you have at least 90 days remaining on your disqualification. A suspension means you cannot drive for a certain period of time, but can get your license back later. Excessive Moving Violations: The state of Minnesota does not operate on a point system , in which drivers accumulate points on their license for every moving violation they commit.
However, your license can still be suspended, revoked or cancelled if you commit moving violations. Driving with a Suspended License or No License: Driving with a suspended license will lead to an increase in the length of the suspension, and you may also be imprisoned for up to 5 years.
The duration of the additional suspension varies depending on the reason for the underlying suspension. If you are found driving without a license the suspension period is as follows: 1st time offense in 5 years — 30 days; 2nd — 90 days; 3rd — days; 4th or more — 1 year. Driving without Insurance: All motor vehicles driven in Minnesota must be properly insured. Failure to provide proof of valid auto insurance can result in your license being suspended. If you have had no prior offense of this during 5 years, your license will be suspended for 30 days, a 1st offense during 5 years will result in a day suspension, a 2nd, in days, 3rd or subsequent offenses will result in a 1 year suspension.
If you are convicted in an accident where there was a fatal injury or death, your suspension period will be 90 days if another person was injured and days if the person was killed. Physical or Psychological Disqualification: The Division of Driver and Vehicle Services can order a re-examination of any person who may not be fit to drive.
The Minnesota DPS advises that at-risk drivers are not necessarily limited to young or old motorists. Among the health conditions that may create an at-risk situation are: Stroke or arthritis, which could cause an inability to tightly grip the steering wheel, reduced strength, an inability to transfer your foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal, or difficulty looking over your shoulder.
Various forms of dementia, which could cause reduced reaction ability and reduced decision-making ability. Severe eye ailments, which lessen your ability to view and focus, depending on different conditions; such as darkness or glare. Medications that cause side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, dizziness, muscle relaxation, or more. Hearing loss that could prohibit your ability to hear some sounds.
Non-Driving Reasons for License Suspension: A variety of non-driving violations or issues can result in your license being suspended. These include: not responding to a Division of Driver and Vehicle Services notice or not appearing in court; failing to pay traffic tickets, fines or surcharges; and not paying child support.
License Misuse: Your license can be suspended if you misuse it in any way. A first time offense in a 5-year period will result in a day suspension, a 2nd or subsequent offense in a 5-year period, in day suspension. If you are convicted of either of the offenses, your license will be later revoked up to 15 years.
School Bus Violations: Your license will be suspended for the following periods: 30 days for the 2nd offense in 5 years; days for the 3rd offense; 12 months for the 4th and subsequent offenses in 5 years.
Vision Screening Your eyes will be checked when you apply for a permit or driver's license. This is not a medical exam; it is a screening to determine if your vision meets minimum standards. Your peripheral vision must be at least degrees in either one or both eyes. Applying for a Minnesota Driver's License You will need to: Present proper identification Present white and yellow copy of your successful test results Present all other driver's licenses. Your license from your previous state of residence will be invalidated and returned to you.
Before you go, use the Pre-Application feature for faster service. Name Change If your full name is different than the name on your primary document or driver's license, instruction permit or state identification card, you must also present proof of your legal name change. Acceptable proof consists of certified copies of marriage certificates, certified copies of divorce decrees or other court orders.
Divorce decrees or other court orders must specify the name change. Your identity and name change documents need to show a clear link between your names. Laws Minnesota Statute DVS Office Locations. Spanish Hmong Somali. To take the skills road test you must have: Valid instruction permit Your own vehicle, on which: Doors must open from inside and outside Seatbelts must work properly Headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals must work properly Vehicle registration must be current or the vehicle must display a day permit Valid proof of insurance such as the original insurance identification card or policy for the vehicle you are taking the test in.
Test Requirements:. They do not need to take a skills road test. If the license has been expired for more than a one year, they will also then need to take a skills road test. This is true even if they have a valid driver's license from your former home country.
The person must present other driver's licenses. A license from previous state of residence will be invalidated and returned to applicant. Licenses from another country are not invalidated as the person may use them if they have dual citizenship. If the person is unable to present current valid driver's license they will need to supply a certified copy of their driving record.
There are four classes of driver's licenses and several endorsements available to Minnesota drivers. Information about the license class and any endorsements or restrictions should appear on the back of the driver's license.
With a Class D driver's license, driver may operate: -All single-unit vehicles cars and pickup trucks , except those with a gross vehicle weight of more than 26, pounds, vehicles designed to carry more than 15 passengers including the driver , and vehicles that carry hazardous materials.
The farm truck must be operated by the farmer, his or her immediate family member or an employee of the farmer. Driver must have an endorsement on license in order to drive motorcycles, buses, school buses, double and triple trailers, tank vehicles, and if driver will carry hazardous materials. All endorsements require additional knowledge tests. Bus, school bus, and motorcycle endorsements require specialized road tests.
A CDL allows a driver to drive all Class D vehicles, in addition to certain types of vehicles included in each driver's license class. Class C License With a hazardous materials endorsement, a Class C license holder may transport hazardous materials in a Class D vehicle.
With a school bus and passenger endorsement, the holder may operate a school bus or bus designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver. In order to register your car in Minnesota, you'll need to be covered by acceptable car insurance. Moving to a new state may be a great time for you to assess your current coverage and compare quotes from other providers.
For more information, visit our Minnesota Car Insurance center. While there are no mandatory safety or emissions inspections in Minnesota , you can have your car inspected for your own peace of mind. You may find that you even qualify for green driving incentives. For more information, visit our Car Inspections page. Once you become a Minnesota resident, you have 60 days to transfer your out-of-state driver's license to the DVS.
You will need to visit your local MN DVS office , provide the required documents and payment, and surrender your out-of-state license.
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