Pemberton Traffic Lawyer, Minnesota

... The court held that it had subject-matter jurisdiction, and the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed. Because we conclude that Congress has not preempted Minnesota from enforcing its traffic laws in state court under the circumstances presented here, we affirm. ...

... She was in the left lane in heavy traffic and was traveling five to ten miles per hour over the speed limit. ... Because of the heavy traffic, she was not able to change lanes. Eventually, the pickup, driven by appellant Larry Leutschaft, passed her in the right lane. ...

... The state argued that many vehicles have three brake lights, and that because Minn.Stat. § 169.57, subd. 3, requires brake lights to be maintained in good working condition, an inoperable center brake light creates a safety issue, providing a reasonable basis for a traffic stop. ...