How to prevent a wrong way accident
January 16, 2018
MDOT implements new measures to prevent a wrong way accident from occurring, as car crashes, deaths and injuries have increased in recent years
5-foot safe passing rule for bicyclists can save lives
January 15, 2018
With motor vehicle accident-related fatalities and bike accident injuries increasing, lawmakers need to act to provide safe space for bicyclists
Diabetic Truck Drivers & FMCSA: What You Need To Know
December 26, 2017
As nationwide trucker shortage worsens, FMCSA considers loosening safety & medical rules about whether a diabetic person can be a commercial truck driver
New law would bring us rear facing child car seat answers
October 28, 2017
After years of confusion, Rep. Cox (R-Livonia)’s bill would strengthen MI child car seat law by specifying forward and rear facing child car seat age and weight
How will U.S. 23 ‘flex route’ be better, safer for traffic?
October 7, 2017
With new ‘flex route’ lane, rush hour traffic gets a better flow and responders have safe clearance for emergencies — as long as everyone can follow the process
What are the dangers of a passenger’s feet on the dashboard?
August 24, 2017
Just keep them on the floor. Feet on the dashboard may be comfy, but a car crash deploys the air bag at 200 mph, causing severe leg, facial and brain injuries
Should MI use “textalyzer”, field testing of cellphones, to stop drivers from texting?
August 8, 2017
New York proposes field testing of suspected texting drivers’ cellphones after a car crash involving death or personal injury with new textalyzer technology, which promises to protect both individual privacy and public safety
Oakland County road construction targets high-traffic road
July 22, 2017
One of metro Detroit’s most treacherous sections of road — between two of the most dangerous intersections — is among Oakland County road construction projects
Is there still a Michigan Driver Responsibility Fee?
July 14, 2017
Yes, but not for much longer: the Michigan Driver Responsibility Fee will be phased-out and eliminated by end of 2019
5-ton truck weight limits means more deadly truck crashes
June 22, 2017
Bigger, heavier trucks will kill more and injure more in Michigan, which is already among the most deadly states in the U.S. for truck accident fatalities
iPhone feature to disable texting will lower texting and driving car accidents
June 20, 2017
The new iOS 11 “Do Not Disturb While Driving” mode will disable texting and suspend other alert functions
Detroit’s “Big 3” cars make up top 10 most stolen cars in Michigan
June 17, 2017
Despite a 2% drop, our state ranks 6th in U.S. for motor vehicle theft. Here’s what you can do to prevent your car from being stolen