In Minnesota, it is not explicitly illegal to vape while driving, as there are no specific laws that directly ban vaping in a vehicle. However, vaping while driving can potentially lead to legal issues under distracted driving laws. If the act of vaping distracts the driver—such as fiddling with the device or producing dense vapor that obscures visibility—it could be considered distracted driving, which is prohibited because it impairs the ability to drive safely. Minnesota law bars behaviors that take a driver’s attention away from the road, so vaping-related distractions may increase the risk of citations or penalties for unsafe driving.
Moreover, although general vaping laws restrict vaping in many indoor and public spaces under Minnesota’s Clean Indoor Air Act, these rules do not directly apply to vaping in a moving vehicle. That said, vaping THC (marijuana) while driving is specifically illegal if it impairs driving, and DUI laws in Minnesota apply to driving under the influence of THC or other controlled substances, which includes vaping THC products.
While vaping nicotine or e-cigarettes in a car is not outright banned, the behavior could lead to legal consequences if it causes distracted driving or impairs driving ability. Vaping THC and driving falls clearly under impaired driving laws and carries significant penalties.
This means that vaping and driving in Minnesota is legal only as long as it does not distract the driver or impair their ability to operate the vehicle safely, and vaping marijuana or THC products while driving is illegal under Minnesota DUI laws.
Sources
[1] https://collincountymagazine.com/2025/08/03/is-it-illegal-to-vape-and-drive-in-minnesota-heres-what-the-law-says/
[2] https://www.fresortech.com/vaping-laws-in-minnesota-an-allinclusive-guide-for-2025
[3] https://www.devorelawoffice.com/vaping-thc-marijuana-and-dui-in-minnesota/
[4] https://iloveecigs.com/blog/news/latest-on-2025-minnesota-law-on-vaping
[5] https://www.publichealthlawcenter.org/resources/us-e-cigarette-regulations-50-state-review/mn
