Does MN Law Allow a Driver to Speed in an Emergency?

In Minnesota, I think everyone knows, or at least everyone SHOULD know what the speed limit is in all areas.  There are some general rules.

Speed limit is 55 all over the state, with some exceptions.  70 mph on an interstate unless in an urban area.  Then the speed limit is generally 65 mph.  In an urban area, the speed limit is 30 mph.  10 mph in an alley.  20 mph in a school zone. And all of these speed limits are standard unless the urban area has made adjustments.

But here is a wrench - what if you have a child, family member, friend that needs to get to the hospital quickly? There was no time to call an ambulance or other emergency vehicle for whatever reason.  Can you get an allowance to speed in that case?

Nope!

MN Statute169.14 SPEED LIMITS, ZONES; RADAR

Duty to drive with due care.

No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions. Every driver is responsible for becoming and remaining aware of the actual and potential hazards then existing on the highway and must use due care in operating a vehicle. In every event speed shall be so restricted as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care.

You see this stuff in movies and TV shows all of the time, but that is not the case in real life.  If you have an emergency, you need to get an emergency vehicle to get you or your loved one to the hospital quickly.  Of course, there are people who will just disobey the law and try to get someone to the hospital on their own. If you are pulled over, chances are that the police will help you out, but you may still get a ticket for speeding. You can hope that they will be lenient, but they don't have to be.  You can still get a ticket.