How To Survive A Snowstorm In Your Car
January 7, 2026
The best way to survive a snowstorm in your car is to be prepared and have a plan for what to do to keep you and your family safe. Your snowstorm safety plan should include: (1) emergency supplies; (2) remaining inside your vehicle; (3) staying warm; and (4) being able to call and signal rescuers […]
Can You Turn Left On A Red Light In Michigan?
January 2, 2026
In Michigan, you can turn left on a red light if you are turning left from a 1-way or 2-way street onto a 1-way street if the traffic is traveling in the direction of your left turn. While you can turn left on a red light, bicyclists, pedestrians, and all traffic using the street have […]
Tractor Trailer Right Hand Turns: Is The FMCSA Blaming Truck Accident Victims?
December 19, 2025
The old adage is that it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. In this case, the trucking industry is claiming “limited maneuverability” of trucks is the cause of serious tractor trailer right hand turn accidents, instead of the truck drivers who fail to check their “no zones” for other drivers, pedestrians or […]
Flashing Yellow Turn Signal In Michigan: What Does It Mean?
November 5, 2025
In Michigan, a flashing yellow arrow left turn signal at an intersection means that you must: (1) proceed cautiously, (2) yield the right of way to oncoming traffic, (3) yield the right of way to pedestrians using the crosswalk onto which you’ll be turning, and (4) complete your left turn when it is safe to […]
Michigan Car Accident Red Light Law: Your Legal Rights Explained
October 31, 2025
The Michigan car accident red light law allows you to sue for pain and suffering compensation and economic damages such as future medical bills and future economic loss if you are injured due to a negligent driver running a red light. An experienced auto accident attorney who specializes in helping people like you who have […]
Airbag Safety For Short Drivers: Here’s What To Know
September 30, 2025
The number one tip for airbag safety for short drivers is keeping a safe distance from the air-bag in their steering wheel. NHTSA recommends that there be 10 inches between the air-bag cover and a driver’s breastbone. This is best achieved by adjusting your seat position or through the use of pedal extensions. Only in […]
New Michigan Move Over Law: What You Need To Know
December 17, 2018
Move over law requires drivers to slow down when passing police, fire, utility vehicles, but the penalties are then weakened for drivers who ignore law
New Michigan Roundabouts coming to an intersection near you
March 12, 2018
Groan or applaud, these are the intersections that will be transformed into roundabouts soon
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
ELD mandate takes effect today
December 18, 2017
ELD mandate (requiring truck drivers to use electronic logging devices to track HOS compliance) promises to reduce truck accident crash rates
Roadside drug testing pilot program targets drugged drivers
November 8, 2017
To catch drivers under influence of controlled substances, MSP will conduct roadside drug testing in Berrien, Delta, Kent, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties