Three minors hit a police car early Monday, just before 3 a.m. They were driving a stolen Kia. Talk about a run-in with the law. Despite early morning incident, auto thefts in Grand Rapids are down 43%
Read more at Fox 17
This week, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stunned safety advocates by proposing new vehicle rules that it says will help reduce pedestrian deaths in America. The new rules appear aimed directly at the trend of increasingly massive SUVs and trucks, which have been shown to be more deadly to pedestrians than smaller and midsize vehicles.
Read more at The Verge
Car Surveillance Rules Risk Gaps Amid Agencies' Piecemeal Moves
Federal regulators risk pushback from both courts and consumers as they move to safeguard drivers’ privacy from cars that are collecting an ever-growing array of personal data. The regulatory efforts could add up to an onslaught of new and complex standards requiring automakers to confront their data-collection habits.
Read more at Bloomberg Law
Michigan hands-free driving law year one: 19,000 tickets, fewer crashes
Police have stopped just under 19,500 drivers in Michigan since the law has taken effect, with about 70% of those stops resulting in a conviction
Read more at Bridge Michigan
Judge stunned when man with suspended license joins court Zoom call while driving
A Michigan state judge appeared shocked when Corey Harris, who was charged with driving with a suspended license, appeared in his court hearing over Zoom for the charges while he was driving. Washtenaw County Judge Cedric Simpson revoked Harris’ bond and ordered Harris to turn himself in at a local county jail the same day.
Read more at CNN
According to the way the law was previously written, a vehicle with historic or authentic license plates could only be used for “participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and similar uses, including mechanical testing, but is not used for general transportation.” The new legislation expands the definition of “exhibition” considerably.
Read more at Hagerty Media via MSN