Drug crimes in Michigan are very serious offenses that are prescribed harsh punishments by the Legislature. Anyone convicted of using, possessing, delivering or manufacturing controlled substances can expect a lengthy probation, stiff fines and even...
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What Are The Penalties For Allowing A Person With A Suspended Or Revoked License To Operate Your Motor Vehicle In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 19, 2021 | Traffic Offenses
Driving is a privilege in Michigan and anyone who operates a motor vehicle with either a suspended license, revoked license or even no license is subject to criminal penalties. The Motor Vehicle Code goes a step further and makes it illegal for an owner to...
Are Motorcycle Operators And Riders Required To Wear Helmets In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | May 13, 2021 | Traffic Offenses
Effective April 13, 2012, the Michigan Legislature abolished the requirement that everyone operating or riding on a motorcycle must wear a crash helmet provided that certain conditions are met. As a result of extensive lobbying from various motorcycle groups...
How Can Your Operator’s License Get Revoked In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Feb 11, 2021 | Traffic Offenses
The Michigan Secretary of State can suspend your driver’s license for a statutory period of time for convictions of certain crimes, failing to pay fines and costs in traffic matters or even failing to pay child support. After the suspension period ends, the...
What Are The Rules For Bicycles On A Roadway In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Dec 30, 2020 | Traffic Offenses
In Michigan, a “bicycle” is defined as “a device propelled by human power upon which a person may ride, having either 2 or 3 wheels in a tandem or tricycle arrangement, all which are over 14 inches in diameter.” MCL 257.4. This definition excludes devices not...
Is It Legal To Ride In The Open Bed Of A Pickup Truck In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Dec 9, 2020 | Traffic Offenses
The back of a pick-up truck is generally intended to be a cargo area to transport inanimate objects from one location to another. Obviously, there are dangers present for passengers riding in the truck bed that are not present in the interior compartment. The...
How Can Your Operator’s License Get Suspended In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Nov 18, 2020 | Traffic Offenses
Driving is a privilege in Michigan. If a person with an operator’s license is convicted of certain crimes, fails to pay fines and costs in non-criminal traffic matters or even fails to pay child support, then the Michigan Secretary of State will suspend your...
Can You Legally Cut Through A Parking Lot To Avoid A Stop Light In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Oct 21, 2020 | Traffic Offenses
This is a situation that every driver can relate to. You are waiting at the red light at an intersection to turn right. You are in a rush, but the light is slow and traffic is backed up. Even worse, there is a large gravel truck in front of you that will...
What Are The Penalties For Improper Registration Plates In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Sep 16, 2020 | Traffic Offenses
Every motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, when driven or moved on a street or highway in the State of Michigan must have a registration plate proper affixed to it. However, the following vehicles are not subject to...
What Are The Penalties For Failure To Register Your Motor Vehicle In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 26, 2020 | Traffic Offenses
In the State of Michigan, every motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, when driven or moved on a street or highway, is subject to annual registration at the Secretary of State office. The cost of registration can vary from...
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