Leaving The Scene Of An Accident In Michigan: Here’s What To Know
June 12, 2026
Michigan law prohibits leaving the scene of an accident before a driver fulfills legal obligations after a crash. Under MCL 257.619, drivers must stop and remain at the scene, exchange contact, vehicle, and insurance information with other parties, and provide reasonable assistance to anyone injured in the crash. Under Michigan law, leaving the scene of […]
How To Get A Police Report For A Car Accident In Michigan
May 15, 2026
In Michigan, to get a police report for a car accident you were involved in, you can request a copy of the UD-10 Traffic Crash Report from the state police or the local department that investigated the crash. You will need the date of the crash, your birthday, driver license number and possibly incident number. […]
Is It Illegal To Leave a Child In The Car Unattended?
May 6, 2026
Whether it is illegal to leave a child in the car unattended in Michigan will depend on the specific age of the child and whether the specific circumstances – such as the outside temperature – creates an “unreasonable risk of harm or injury” for the child. If serious physical harm or death results from a […]
Do You Have To Wear A Seatbelt In The Back Seat In Michigan?
April 30, 2026
In Michigan, you have to wear a seatbelt in the back seat if you are under 16 years of age. (MCL 257.710e(5)) You do not have to wear a seatbelt in the back of a vehicle if you are 16 years of age or older. Children under 8 must use a proper “child restraint system” […]
Michigan Road Rage Laws: Everything You Need To Know
April 21, 2026
Road rage is common and deadly. Aggressive driving combined with stress or anger can turn up emotions quickly allowing drivers to lose good judgment.
Michigan Moped Laws: What You Need To Know
March 25, 2026
Michigan moped laws have specific licensing, registration and insurance requirements that riders need to know about. Riders also need to know the rules of the road to safely operate a moped so they can avoid accidents with cars or pedestrians and what their legal rights are if they are involved in an accident with a […]
How To Report A Reckless Driver In Michigan
March 23, 2026
The best way for you to report a reckless driver in Michigan is to call 9-1-1. With the information about the vehicle that you provide, the 9-1-1 dispatcher will be able to direct the nearest police officer to make an emergency response. By reporting the driver, you are helping to prevent serious, avoidable crashes. As […]
Michigan Electric Skateboard Laws: What You Need To Know
March 20, 2026
The electric skateboard laws in Michigan generally require riders to follow the same traffic laws that apply to cars and trucks, except that electric skateboards can be driven on both certain roads and on sidewalks. They also cannot be driven at more than 25 mph. Riders must be 12 or older. Helmets must be worn […]
Michigan Electric Scooter Laws: What You Need To Know
March 10, 2026
As electric scooters began rolling into cities across Michigan in late 2017 and early 2018, lawmakers enacted the Michigan electric scooter laws.
Can You Drive A Golf Cart On The Road?
March 5, 2026
Whether you can drive a golf cart on the road will depend on: (1) where the road is located; (2) what type of road it is; (3) how fast you’re planning to drive; (4) your age; (5) whether you have a valid driver’s license; and (6) whether the state you are in requires insurance for […]
Slow Left Lane Drivers In Michigan: The Law Explained And Why It’s Dangerous
March 3, 2026
Slow left lane drivers who use the left lane for general travel rather than for the limited purpose of overtaking and passing slower vehicles in the right lane may be violating the Michigan Vehicle Code Law. These so-called “left lane squatters” are required to drive in the right lane unless they are passing. Enforcing these […]
Michigan Left: Michigan U-Turn Explained
February 27, 2026
A Michigan left replaces a conventional left turn requiring a driver to either drive straight or turn right and then, complete a U-turn through a median.
