2024 Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship Stop Distracted Driving Contest Apply Now Kelsey Raffaele, 17, of Sault Ste. Marie, tragically died in a cell phone-related automobile crash in 2010. The Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship has been created in her honor to inspire change in teens who drive distracted and help prevent car …
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Michigan Auto Law Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship The Michigan Auto Law Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship is an annual scholarship that our attorneys offer college students who were innocent victims of car accidents earlier in their lives and who have bravely overcome their injuries while pursuing an education. Our annual scholarship of $1,000 is …
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Law Student Diversity Scholarship and Application The Law Student Diversity Scholarship from Michigan Auto Law is an annual scholarship that our attorneys offer to incoming and current law students who demonstrate a strong commitment to issues of diversity as they pursue their legal career. Our annual scholarship of $2,000 is awarded to one winner. Through …
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Michigan Auto Law Scholarships Michigan Auto Law gives annual scholarships to students who show exemplary leadership skills — and who are working hard to become our next generation of excellent professionals and lawyers. Below you can find information about our Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship for high school students, our Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship for …
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Michigan’s distracted driving laws make it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone or mobile electronic device to text, talk on the phone, watch videos or go on social media while you’re driving. Penalties include fines, community service, and points on your license. The law includes a “hands-free” exception. The penalties for violating the Michigan …
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April 2024 is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It’s an important reminder for us to use this time to save lives and prevent car accidents. Distracted driving is as dangerous as drunk driving. It poses serious dangers for all drivers, but especially teen drivers. The need for a national distracted driving awareness month is vital. …
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The Michigan cell phone law prohibits all drivers from using a hand-held cell phone to text, talk on the phone, watch videos, and go on social media while they are driving. However, there is an exception for phones that are used in “hands-free” mode. Violators face fines, community service, and points. The law will make …
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The 16 year old driving curfew in Michigan is 10 pm to 5 am for 16-year-old teen drivers with a Level 2 graduated licensing status. The only exceptions are when driving with a parent, legal guardian or driver over 21, driving for work (including to and from) or to and from an authorized activity. What …
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2023 KELSEY’S LAW SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Stop Distracted Driving Contest Kelsey’s Law Scholarship Winners Best Overall Winner: Amelia Bodinaku Best Video Winner: Joshua Schmitz Best Graphic Winner: Zoe Bell Best Tweet Winner: Peyton Bell 2023 Winning Submissions We are pleased to announce the following submissions that were chosen as winners of the 2023 Kelsey’s Law Scholarship – Stop Distracted …
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