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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. These laws are new to Michigan. …
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The consequences of distracted driving in Michigan may include: (1) being responsible for a civil infraction; (2) paying fines; (3) being ordered to do community service; (4) having points put on your driving record; and (5) being ordered to complete a “basic driver improvement course.” The distracted driving laws in Michigan prohibit all drivers from …
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The Michigan texting and driving law is intended to stop drivers from using a hand-held cell phone or mobile electronic device to text while they’re behind the wheel. Penalties include fines, community service, driving school and points. The law does allow drivers to use their phones in “hands-free” mode. This blog provides an overview of …
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The new 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 new law …
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Why is the punishment for distracted driving vs drunk driving so different, despite both posing very similar risks of causing a car accident? The science shows that texting drivers are 23 times more likely to be involved in a car crash, and drunk drivers are 4 to 23 times more likely. Yet today drunk drivers face jail, …
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April is 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 distracted driving awareness is vital. Research has shown that a …
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The 3 types of distracted driving scenarios (visual, cognitive & manual) can set the stage for dangerous and/or potentially deadly driving situations
The dangers of distracted driving put distracted drivers and everyone else on the road at risk of being injured or killed. Because distraction takes a driver’s attention and mind off the road, distracted drivers are drastically more likely to cause a serious car accident. Studies show distracted driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving. …
The distracted driving car accident statistics show that auto accidents involving distracted drivers have increased 11% in the U.S. and 27% in Michigan over the last five years. Distracted driving is defined as any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from watching the road and driving safely. The distracted driving car accident statistics for both …
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