It’s the first winter under the new Michigan law that requires motorists to stay 200 feet away from moving snowplows or 20 feet away from plows stopped at an intersection.
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Michigan Democrats grow wish lists for last month of full control. What to expect
Poised to lose control of the Michigan House, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and fellow Democrats are pushing economic development, firearm and criminal justice reforms in the final weeks of 2024.
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Michigan transit agencies try thermal imaging to prevent pedestrian crashes
The state is using a $500,000 federal grant to install the cameras on 60 vehicles at four rural and urban transit agencies.
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Gretchen Whitmer still seeking road funding ‘solution.’ Only GOP has a plan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promised to ‘fix the damn roads.’ She’s borrowed money to fix highways, but a long-term deal to improve local roads remains elusive after two years of full Democratic control.
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A warning for Michigan drivers: It’s peak season for deer-car collisions
It’s the height of deer mating season which means motorists are more likely to hit a deer compared to any other time of year.
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Drunk driving crashes up in Michigan, but arrests down as enforcement wanes
In Michigan, drunk-driving arrests dropped 28% since 2014, but alcohol-and-drug related crash fatalities surged 40%.
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Michigan hands-free driving law year one: 19,000 tickets, fewer crashes
Michigan implemented a law in 2023 to crack down on distracted driving. Preliminary data suggests that it’s working.
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Michigan police agencies are cracking down on speeding in July
State and local law enforcement agencies are partnering up to remind drivers not to speed and reduce the number of speed-related crashes.
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In Michigan, 'fixing the damn roads' got really darned expensive
Six years after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won election on a pledge to fix the roads, Michigan is struggling to keep up with rising construction costs — and roads are still projected to deteriorate.
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Michigan House OKs new penalties for drivers who hit bicyclists, runners
Michigan lawmakers look to increase penalties for drivers who injure more ‘vulnerable road users’ like bikers and runners. Not everyone is on board with what that punishment should entail.