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Weird Driving Laws in Minnesota and Beyond

Posted by Poquet Auto on Feb 23, 2016 11:00:05 AM

Rules of road are typically based on safety. Nevertheless, as times and technology change, effectively changing the logic for the initial rule, many laws are often left on the books to rot and end up on lists like these for a good chuckle.

Here in Minnesota, we are not immune to strange and unusual driving laws. Check out these two doozies:

  1. It is against the law to drive a red car on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Really, it is. We’re not entirely sure why.
  2. In Minnetonka, it is illegal to drive a truck with mud on the tires. Well, not exactly. If the mud stays on your tires, you’re fine. However, should mud or any debris be left on the roadway, you are considered a public nuisance and subject to a fine.

Whether they are simply outdated or ridiculous to begin with, here are 10 strange laws from around the nation.

We’re Looking for a Customer Service Superstar!

Posted by Poquet Auto on Feb 22, 2016 4:00:08 PM

Are you looking to join a great team at a fast-paced auto dealership? We have an opening for a Customer Service/Vehicle Purchase Coordinator at our Golden Valley location. This is a full-time position for our afternoon/evening shift.

Where are the Worst Traffic Jams in the Twin Cities? - Readers’ Choice

Posted by Poquet Auto on Feb 18, 2016 11:00:20 AM

Living in or around a metropolitan area has its perks and downfalls. A consistent gripe for city dwellers and suburbanites across the nation is traffic. We polled our followers on Facebook for the worst choke points in and around the Twin Cities metro.

Here are some of their “yikes-ugh-nightmare” spots to avoid:

How Music Affects Your Driving [infographic]

Posted by Poquet Auto on Feb 16, 2016 11:00:05 AM

We’re all guilty of reaching for that volume knob when our favorite song comes on the radio while driving. But, have you ever thought about how listening to music affects your performance behind the wheel?

6 Romantic Ideas for Car Lovers

Posted by Poquet Auto on Feb 11, 2016 11:00:55 AM

Hey gentlemen, Valentine’s Day is near and we’ve got a few ideas to impress your special someone. The old saying of “diamonds are a girl’s best friend” may not apply to our readers. We know the road to our followers’ hearts are through their cars. With that in mind, here are a few simple romantic gestures for the car lover in your life.

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