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traffic-safety2 years ago•4 min saved

"Michigan's New Hands-Free Driving Law: What You Need to Know"

Michigan has implemented a new hands-free driving law, making it illegal to hold or use a cellphone while driving. Drivers can be pulled over and ticketed for any cellphone use, including making calls, texting, or using social media. Hands-free options, such as voice commands or mounted cellphones, are allowed. Violators can face fines or community service, with higher penalties for repeat offenses. Exceptions include emergency workers, GPS use (if not held or typed on), and hands-free cellphone use. Red lights do not exempt drivers from the law.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#cellphone-use #distracted-driving #fines

traffic2 years ago•1 min saved

Michigan's New Hands-Free Driving Law: No Cellphone Use at Red Lights

Michigan's new hands-free driving law prohibits the use of cellphones while driving, including at red lights. Drivers can no longer make phone calls or send text messages if it involves holding a cellphone. Violations can result in fines, community service, and driving improvement courses. However, drivers can use hands-free navigation systems and voice command features built into their cars.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#cellphone-use #distracted-driving #hands-free-driving-law

law-and-policy2 years ago•4 min saved

Michigan Implements Hands-Free Driving Law to Combat Distracted Driving

Michigan's new hands-free driving law will make it illegal to hold or use a cellphone while driving, including tasks like making calls, sending texts, scrolling social media, and more. The law aims to curb distracted driving and reduce related accidents. Drivers can use hands-free options like voice commands or mounted cellphones. Violators can face fines or community service, with higher penalties for commercial vehicle or school bus drivers. Exceptions include emergency workers, reporting emergencies, and using GPS in a hands-free manner.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#cellphone-use #distracted-driving #hands-free-driving

transportation2 years ago•4 min saved

Michigan Implements Strict Distracted Driving Laws, Banning Handheld Cellphone Use.

Michigan drivers who use a cellphone on the road could face penalties effective June 30 after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of distracted driving prevention legislation into law that aims to reduce fatal crashes and make the state's roads safer. Michigan became the 26th state to institute a statute that requires hands-free use of cellphones. The law doesn't apply to hands-free Bluetooth devices. Motorists from states without hands-free driving laws will be expected to abide by the law while traveling in Michigan.

via Detroit News|

#cellphone-use #distracted-driving #hands-free

law2 years ago•4 min saved

Michigan House approves bills banning cellphone use while driving.

The Michigan House passed three bills that would make it illegal to hold and use a cellphone while driving, including scrolling, searching, calling, etc. If signed into law, Michigan would become the 26th state in the U.S. to establish hands-free driving laws. Violators would face fines and/or community service, and civil fines ordered in the event of a crash caused by cellphone use while driving would be double the amount that would otherwise be ordered. Exceptions include law enforcement, first responders, and using GPS in a hands-free fashion.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#cellphone-use #distracted-driving #hands-free-driving