Minnesota Truck Idling Law
Minnesota sets no statewide idling limit; the rules are local. Minneapolis caps trucks at 5 minutes per hour, stretched to 15 minutes when it is below 0F or above 90F, with fines up to $200 and a sleeper-berth exception. St. Paul has no time limit.
When you can keep idling
This state has no statewide idling limit, so there are no statutory exemptions to list. Local ordinances, where they exist, carry their own.
APUs and idle-reduction gear
Idle-reduction tech earns up to a 550-pound weight allowance.
City and county ordinances
- Minneapolis: trucks 5 minutes per hour, stretched to 15 minutes below 0F or above 90F, up to $200, with a sleeper-berth exception.
- St. Paul: no time limit.
Minnesota Idling Law FAQ
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Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/IR?state=MN. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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