Driveway Snow Not Allowed in Streets

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds everyone, including commercial snow removal operators, that it is
against state law to deposit snow onto a public roadway. Doing so can create a slippery area, frozen rut, or bump that could contribute to vehicle or pedestrian accidents.
Minnesota state law and many local ordinances prohibit the plowing, blowing, shoveling or otherwise placing of snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots onto public roadways. This includes ditches, roadsides and boulevards. Violations are misdemeanors and liability can extend to both the property owner and the person or company who placed the snow improperly.
When a snowplow comes along after driveways are cleared, Mn/DOT suggests placing as much snow as possible from the end of the driveway downstream in the direction of traffic and clear an area upstream from the driveway to create an open "pocket."
Much of the snow pushed by the plow truck will empty into this pocket and less will wind up in the driveway entrance. The pocket needs to be maintained to be effective throughout the winter.