Is it illegal to cut off a parking lot in Minnesota?

The light turns red when you drive to an intersection, you can drive through the corner gas station parking lot, miss the red light, make your turn and save time.

Is it legal in Minnesota?

If you’re not guilty of cutting corners, you’ve at least thought of it once or twice.

So, is it legal or can you get arrested if you are caught crossing a parking lot to beat a red light or stop sign in Minnesota?

It is illegal in many states to cross a parking lot to avoid a red light and to avoid waiting for a green light to turn.

According getjerry.com If you are caught crossing a parking lot, you could:

A)-Be required to pay a fine.

B)-Add points to your driving record.

C)-Even worse cause an accident where someone gets hurt.

They go on to point out that “cutting through a parking lot is illegal for a wide range of reasons, most of which are safety related. Drivers rushing through a parking lot are more likely to hit a car or pedestrian along the way.

So in short, if you’re stuck at a long red light that has blocked traffic…breathe…relax…and be safe.

Causing an accident is simply not worth the few minutes you could save.