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.
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Michigan Dems OK $3M for e-bike discounts. GOP says plan is off the rails
Michiganders could take hundreds of dollars off a new e-bike purchase price under a House budget championed by Democrats but panned by Republicans.
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A mileage tax for Michigan motorists? Lawmakers want $5M for pilot program
With EVs eating into fuel tax revenue, Michigan Democrats want $5 million for a pilot program that would charge motorists based on how many miles they drive. Critics fear tracking and ‘government intrusion.’
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Michigan bill would increase fines for drivers with loud cars
State Rep. Natalie Price, D-Berkley, proposed a bill that would increase fines for motorists who intentionally alter their vehicle so that the exhaust is extremely noisy.
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‘Ghost riders’ on the lookout for distracted drivers in Michigan
State and local law enforcement agencies are implementing ‘Operation Ghost Rider’ to discourage motorists from distracted driving. The program uses officers in unmarked vehicles to spot distracted drivers.