According to Michigan laws, distracted driving occurs when a motorist fails to focus on the operation of a motor vehicle because he or she engaged in some other activity, such as using a handheld device. Because of the rise in the popularity of smartphones, many states have passed legislation...
Penalties for distracted driving would increase with the package. Under the current law the first offense is a civil fine of $100 and $200 for each subsequent offense. Under the new legislation the first offense could cost drivers $100 or 16 hours of community service and then $250 for each...
Kiefer, who started the Kiefer Foundation, a nonprofit in Plymouth after his death to help enact distracted driving laws, retired from GM two years ago. He's working 24/7 to add new legislation and make roads safer. Currently, 31 states have adopted hands-free legislation, which makes it ...
Michigan is expected to be the next state in the US to ban holding a cell phone while driving, a move that will finally crack down on distracted driving in our state. New legislation banning the use of hand-held cell phones (and other electronic devices) passed the Michigan House last wee...
Distracted Driving Laws in MichiganAs cellphones become simultaneously more complex and easier to use, it’s all the more tempting to use them while driving. Michigan legislators have anticipated this rise in usage and have acted accordingly, instituting legislation designed to punish drivers who ...
Justice Bolden was a forceful and effective advocate for crime victims. She successfully crafted and passed bipartisan legislation to protect survivors of sexual violence. Justice Bolden continues to serve as a member of the Oakland County Bar Association, the Wolverine Bar Association, the Straker Bar...