- You refuse to
take a test to determine if you are under the influence
of alcohol or a controlled substance or you fail the
test.
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You are convicted of manslaughter or any other
criminal action in which you were driving a motor
vehicle.
- You are convicted of driving a motor vehicle while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
- You are convicted of a felony in which you used a motor vehicle.
- You are convicted of fleeing a police officer.
- You are convicted of failing to stop, identify yourself, and
render aid when involved in a motor vehicle crash, which
you are required to do by Minnesota driving law.
Convictions of this kind usually involve traffic crashes
that result in death or personal injury to others.
- You are convicted of lying under oath. This includes:
- Signing any legal document that contains false information
involving laws that regulate ownership or operation of a
motor vehicle.
- Making a false statement to the Department of Public Safety or
its agents about such information.
- You plead guilty or forfeit bail for three violations of
Minnesota traffic laws within a single year of any
Minnesota driving law or ordinance that requires a jail
sentence upon conviction.
- You have been convicted of an offense committed in another state
that would be grounds for revoking your license if you
were convicted in this state.
- You are convicted of a misdemeanor for driving a motor vehicle
and knew beforehand that the owner of the vehicle you
were driving does not have no-fault car insurance.
- You own a vehicle without no-fault insurance and are found to
have driven it or allowed others to drive it with full
knowledge that the vehicle was not insured.
- You are convicted of a gross misdemeanor for violating a school
bus stop arm.
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You are convicted of selling or possessing a controlled
substance while operating a motor vehicle.
Minnesota driving law stipulates that after the period of
revocation has ended, your driving privilege may be
reinstated. This is only if all the requirements for
reinstatement of your license are met. This includes
payment of the reinstatement fee and passing the
appropriate exams.
You must show proper identification when required to take
a knowledge test or road test. You must apply for a new
license after all your testing requirements are met.
Limited License
According to Minnesota driving law one can get the
limited license whose driving privileges are revoked for
violation of Minnesota traffic laws when all appropriate
requirements have been met. There may be a mandatory
waiting period before the work permit will be issued.
A limited license is restricted to:
The driver's livelihood or attendance at chemical
dependency treatment or counseling. A homemaker to
provide family service for the person's dependent child
or other dependent living in the same household as the
driver for medical, educational, or nutritional needs. A
student enrolled in a post- secondary institute,
including a college, university, or technical college.
Cancellation
Your license may be canceled under Minnesota driving law
if you do not have a legal right to the driver's license
you were issued. This might be for any of the following
reasons:
- You suffered a mental or physical disability and this disability
made you incapable of driving a motor vehicle safely.
- You did not pass tests legally requested by the Department of
Public Safety to determine your ability to drive safely.
- You gave false or misleading information on your license
application.
- You committed a crime for which cancellation of your license was
a legal punishment.
- You do not qualify for a driver's license under Minnesota driving
law.
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