What is Minnesota’s Implied Consent Law?
Minnesota’s implied consent law states that every time you drive, operate or are in physical control of a motor vehicle on the roadways, lakes and waterways within the state of Minnesota, you consent to a chemical test of your blood, urine or breath by law enforcement to determine the presence of alcohol, a controlled substance or a hazardous substance in your body. That’s it. Just by getting into a car, truck, ATV or boat, and being in control of that vehicle, you have given your consent to be chemically tested for alcohol or controlled substances, if asked by law enforcement. How does law enforcement ask? They read a form called the Implied Consent Advisory to you and ask you to initial and sign the form as they go over it with you. It includes a list of your rights – to talk to an attorney, to have an interpreter if you need one, etc. – and a signature space for you to sign, indicating you understand your rights and you are consenting to a chemical test. The sample – blood, breath o
