Fleeing a police officer — Minnesota Permit Test

Fleeing a police officer on the Minnesota permit test — 4 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

Fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle is a felony in Minnesota.

A chase puts everybody on the road into a situation none of them chose.

Fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle is illegal and dangerous. Violating this law is a felony.

Minnesota Driver’s Manual, p.46

Fleeing can bring up to three years and one day in prison, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.

The odd extra day is what makes it a felony sentence rather than a long misdemeanor.

you may be sentenced to up to three years and one day in prison, fined up to $5,000 or both

Minnesota Driver’s Manual, p.46

If a death occurs while fleeing, the sentence can reach 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.

The penalty climbs with what the chase costs, and a death is the top of that scale.

If a death occurs: You may be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, fined up to $20,000 or both.

Minnesota Driver’s Manual, p.46

Great bodily harm during a flight from police can bring up to seven years in prison and a $14,000 fine.

Great bodily harm is the injury somebody does not recover from, and the sentence reflects it.

If great bodily harm occurs: You may be sentenced to up to seven years in prison, fined up to $14,000 or both.

Minnesota Driver’s Manual, p.46

On the test

What offense is fleeing a police officer in a vehicle?

A felony offense. A chase puts everybody on the road into a situation none of them chose. Minnesota Driver’s Manual, p.46: “Fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle is illegal and dangerous. Violating this law is a felony.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Minnesota Driver’s Manual, published by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-22.