Category: Auto Safety

December 5, 2023

  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 …

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November 8, 2023

In regards to winter coats and car seats, child safety experts agree that it’s not safe for kids to wear their winter coats while secured in their car seats.

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November 7, 2023

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 …

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November 1, 2023

A new study shows driving errors doubled (!) when driving dehydrated. This includes reduced concentration and alertness and judgment

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September 7, 2023

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 …

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September 6, 2023

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 …

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August 24, 2023

A legal THC limit is the amount of THC in a driver’s system that the law says is proof that the driver is engaged in marijuana-impaired driving.

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August 21, 2023

In Michigan, passengers between the ages of 8 and 15 have to wear a seatbelt in the back seat and front seat. 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” …

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July 31, 2023

Our Lansing car accident lawyers share the list of Ingham County’s Top 10 most dangerous intersections based on Michigan State Police car accident reports for 2022 so local drivers can use extra caution when they’re traveling through these areas. This annual list of most dangerous intersections is provided by our attorneys to help keep Michigan …

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