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
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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.
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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.
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Michigan cop’s mistake leads to $320,000 deal with Japanese man wrongly accused of drunken driving
Ryohei Akima blew a 0.02 on the test, but it was mistakenly read by the Fowlerville officer as 0.22 — nearly three times over Michigan’s blood-alcohol limit for driving.
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Traffic tickets can be profitable, and fairness isn’t the bottom line in city courts where judges impose the fines
When city governments spend more money than they take in, officials often search for ways to generate revenue. One increasingly common source of money is traffic tickets. And research shows police officers issue more traffic tickets when cities are financially in a deficit.
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Michigan's new distracted driving law is now in effect. Here's what to know.
Michigan's distracted driving laws will change beginning June 30, 2023. Here's what you need to know about new rules aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities on the state's roadways
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There are three bills in a package passed by legislators. HB 4250 says an individual “shall not hold or use a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle.” The wording expands previous regulations that prohibited texting while driving — social media use and other activities were not previously addressed.
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