Subdivision 1. Suspension required. The commissioner shall suspend the driver's license of a person:
(1) for whom a peace officer has made the certification described in section 629.344 that probable cause exists to believe that the person violated section 609.2112, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); subdivision 2, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); or subdivision 3, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); or 609.2114, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6), or subdivision 2, clause (2), (3), (4), (5), or (6); or
(2) who has been formally charged with a violation of section 609.20, 609.205, 609.2112, 609.2113, or 609.2114, resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle.
Subd. 2. Suspension period. A suspension under this section continues until:
(1) the conviction, acquittal, or dismissal of the underlying crime that resulted in the suspension; or
(2) the commissioner, acting under subdivision 4, orders the termination of the suspension.
Subd. 3. Credit. If a person whose driver's license was suspended under subdivision 1 is later convicted of the underlying offense that resulted in the suspension and the commissioner revokes the person's license, the commissioner shall credit the time accrued under the suspension period toward the revocation period imposed under section 171.17, subdivision 4, or for violations of section 609.20, 609.205, or 609.2112, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), (7), or (8); 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (1), (7), or (8); subdivision 2, clause (1), (7), or (8); or subdivision 3, clause (1), (7), or (8); or 609.2114, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), (7), or (8), or subdivision 2, clause (1), (7), or (8).
Subd. 4. Administrative review of license suspension. (a) At any time during which a person's driver's license is suspended under this section, the person may request in writing a review of the suspension by the commissioner. Upon receiving a request, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall review the order of suspension, the evidence upon which the order was based, and any other material information brought to the attention of the commissioner, and determine whether sufficient cause exists to sustain the order. Within 15 days of receiving the request, the commissioner shall report in writing the results of the review. The review provided in this subdivision is not subject to the contested case provisions in chapter 14.
(b) In addition to any other reason provided for in this subdivision, a person may request a review of the suspension by the commissioner if the suspension has been in place for at least three months and the person has not been indicted or formally charged with the underlying crime that resulted in the license suspension.
2013 c 117 art 3 s 13; 2014 c 180 s 9; 2020 c 83 art 1 s 62,63
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation
Chapter 171 — Drivers' Licenses And Training Schools
Section 171.015 — Driver's License Division.
Section 171.017 — Background Investigations; Driver's License Agents And Certain Employees.
Section 171.019 — Real Id Act Conformity; Limitations.
Section 171.02 — Licenses; Types, Endorsements, Restrictions.
Section 171.03 — Persons Exempt.
Section 171.04 — Persons Not Eligible For Drivers' Licenses.
Section 171.041 — Restricted License For Farm Work.
Section 171.042 — Driver's License For Medical Reason.
Section 171.043 — Notice Of Persons Under Driver's License Cancellation.
Section 171.05 — Instruction Permit.
Section 171.055 — Provisional License.
Section 171.06 — Application For License, Permit, Identification Card; Fees.
Section 171.0605 — Evidence Of Identity And Lawful Presence.
Section 171.061 — Driver's License Agent.
Section 171.066 — Enhanced Driver's License For Employment.
Section 171.068 — Enhanced Identification Card For Employment.
Section 171.07 — Information On License And Identification Card.
Section 171.0701 — Driver Education Content.
Section 171.0705 — Driver's Manual.
Section 171.071 — Photograph On License Or Identification Card.
Section 171.072 — Tribal Identification Card.
Section 171.075 — Anatomical Gifts.
Section 171.08 — Licensee To Have License In Possession.
Section 171.09 — Driving Restrictions; Authority, Violations.
Section 171.10 — Duplicate License; Vehicle Endorsement.
Section 171.11 — Duplicate License; Change Of Domicile Or Name.
Section 171.12 — Driving Record; Filing; Private Data.
Section 171.121 — Use Of Another's Residence Address.
Section 171.122 — Enhanced Drivers' Licenses And Identification Cards; Limitation.
Section 171.131 — Physician Reporting To Commissioner.
Section 171.14 — Cancellation.
Section 171.15 — Nonresident's Driving Privilege.
Section 171.16 — Court May Recommend Suspension.
Section 171.161 — Commercial Driver's License; Federal Conformity.
Section 171.162 — Commercial Driver's License, Required Records.
Section 171.163 — Commercial Driver's License Record Keeping.
Section 171.165 — Commercial Driver's License, Disqualification.
Section 171.166 — Review Of Disqualification.
Section 171.167 — Notice To Commercial Driver's License Information System.
Section 171.168 — Notice Of Violation By Commercial Driver.
Section 171.169 — Notice Of Commercial License Suspension.
Section 171.171 — Suspension; Illegal Purchase Of Alcohol Or Tobacco.
Section 171.172 — Revocation; Controlled Substance Offense.
Section 171.173 — Suspension; Underage Drinking Offense.
Section 171.174 — Revocation; Fleeing Peace Officer Offense.
Section 171.175 — Suspension; Theft Of Motor Fuel Offense.
Section 171.176 — Revocation Or Suspension; School Attendance.
Section 171.177 — Revocation; Pursuant To Search Warrant.
Section 171.181 — Resident Driving Privilege.
Section 171.182 — Suspension; Uninsured Vehicle.
Section 171.183 — Satisfaction Of Judgment.
Section 171.184 — Installment Payments.
Section 171.186 — Suspension For Nonpayment Of Support; Limited License.
Section 171.187 — Suspension; Criminal Vehicular Operation And Manslaughter.
Section 171.19 — Petition For Court Hearing On License Reinstatement.
Section 171.20 — Minnesota License Required; Conditions, Fees.
Section 171.21 — Copy Of Record As Evidence.
Section 171.22 — Unlawful Acts Relating To Driver's License.
Section 171.23 — Renting Vehicle To Unlicensed Driver.
Section 171.24 — Violations; Driving Without Valid License.
Section 171.2405 — License Reinstatement Diversion Program.
Section 171.241 — Chapter Violations; Misdemeanors.
Section 171.25 — Enforcement; Delegation Of Authority.
Section 171.26 — Money Credited To Funds.
Section 171.27 — License Expiration And Renewal; Exceptions.
Section 171.29 — Revoked License; Conditions For Reinstatement.
Section 171.30 — Limited License.
Section 171.302 — License Violations; Consecutive Sentencing.
Section 171.306 — Ignition Interlock Device Program.
Section 171.31 — Information On Person Receiving Blindness Benefits.
Section 171.32 — Action Upon Information Relating To Blindness.
Section 171.321 — Qualifications Of School Bus And Type Iii Vehicle Drivers.
Section 171.3213 — Third-party Testing Of School Bus Drivers.
Section 171.3215 — Canceling Bus Endorsement For Certain Offenses.
Section 171.3216 — Actions On School Bus Endorsement.
Section 171.322 — Age Limit For Operator Of Vehicle For Hire.
Section 171.324 — Hazardous Materials Endorsement Background Checks.
Section 171.325 — Driver's License Suspensions And Revocations; Reports.
Section 171.60 — Motorcycle Road Guard Certificate.
Section 171.33 — Driver Training School; Definitions.
Section 171.335 — Motorcycle Safety Education Program.
Section 171.34 — License For School Required.
Section 171.35 — License For Instructor Required.
Section 171.36 — License Fees; Renewal.
Section 171.37 — Inspection And Examination.
Section 171.38 — School Or Instructor License Denial Or Revocation.
Section 171.40 — Driver Training School Violation; Petty Misdemeanor.
Section 171.41 — Cooperation Of State Agencies.
Section 171.50 — Driver License Compact.
Section 171.52 — Transfer Of Information.
Section 171.53 — Compact Administrator.
Section 171.54 — Reporting To Licensing Authority.