No, jaywalking and littering in Minnesota aren’t hidden traps you’ll unknowingly break daily—they’re enforced petty misdemeanors with clear rules, though reform efforts aim to ease jaywalking citations.
Jaywalking Rules
Minnesota Statute §169.21 requires pedestrians to use crosswalks at intersections and yield outside them, treating violations as petty misdemeanors with fines up to $100 (higher for repeats). A 2025 Senate bill (effective Aug. 1 if passed) limits standalone tickets, allowing stops only during unrelated violations unless you pose a collision hazard. Safe habits like facing traffic on roadsides prevent issues.
Littering Penalties
Minn. Stat. §609.68 bans tossing waste from vehicles or onto public/private property, with misdemeanor fines from $300–$1,000 plus cleanup costs; highway littering adds up to 90 days jail. Daily infractions like stray wrappers count if traceable, but enforcement targets visible dumping, not accidents.
