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On January 9th, 2009, Michigan's felonious driving statue (MCL 750.325) and negligent homicide statute (MCL 257.626c), which included vehicular homicide, were repealed. As a replacement, the Michigan Legislature created the moving violation causing serious injury or...
Many drivers try to make their truck or car look more fashionable by installing after-market exterior lighting on the vehicle. Additional high-beams, oscillating fixtures and even neon underlighting may be sought to create a very distinct appearance. However, Michigan...
Some drivers opt to get additional tinting for their car windows beyond the factory specifications. Extra tinting will block radiant heat to keep the car temperature cooler, while others think that darker windows will just make the car look cooler. However, Michigan...
On March 28th, 2019, Public Act 566 of 2018 took effect and amended the law requiring a police officer to seize a nonresident driver's license if a civil infraction citation is issued as security for a future court appearance. Now, police officers are required,...
No-fault automobile insurance is required by law in Michigan. Every vehicle owner must purchase certain basic insurance coverages to drive their vehicle on public roads and highways. It is a crime to operate a vehicle without security (a.k.a. minimum automobile...
No-fault automobile insurance is required by law in Michigan. Every vehicle owner must purchase certain basic insurance coverages to drive their vehicle (in fact, the Secretary of State office will not issue registrations or license plate tags without showing proof of...
It is well known that operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or impaired is a crime in Michigan that can lead to substantial fines, license sanctions or even a jail sentence. What is not as well known is that it is a crime to have any open intoxicants in the...
Parents certainly have their complaints about installing and using children's car seats in their motor vehicles. They are expensive, they are bulky, they take up incredible amounts of space in the passenger cab, and they are very frustrating and time-consuming to put...
Cellular phones are ubiquitous to modern society and it seems that people are on them whenever there is a spare moment (e.g. waiting in line at the store, on commercial break or even waiting to get a case called in the courthouse). It is especially tempting to get on...
It is not uncommon for police officers in Michigan to issue a citation for failing to stop within an assured clear distance when there is a rear-end collision. In fact, MCL 257.402(a) states "[i]n any action, in any court in this state when it is shown by competent...