What are the Michigan State Driving Laws?
Answer:
Michigan operates under a points system for
drivers. If you are convicted of a traffic violation, you will have points added to your driving record. Some common violations and the points they carry are as follows:

·                    Reckless driving – 6 points
·                    Fleeing a police officer – 6 points
·                    Drag racing – 4 points
·                    Careless driving – 3 points
·                    Speeding – 2 –4 points (depending on speed)

If you accumulate 12 or more points in two years, you could lose your driver’s license.

Under Michigan’s seatbelt law, everyone in the front seat of a car must be buckled in. Also, all children under the age of 16 must be buckled in even if they are in the rear of the vehicle. Children under the age of four must be in a child safety seat that is appropriate for their height, age, and weight. Failure to follow this law will result in a $25 and up to $40 in other fees. All people who are on a motorcycle must have a helmet on.

Remember to always follow the posted speed limits. Some roads, such as those next to playgrounds, have a speed limit of 15 mph. Business and residential areas have a speed limit of 25 mph. Work zone have a speed limit of 45 mph. Highways have a 55 mph speed limit, and freeways have a 70 mph speed limit. Failure to follow the posted speed limit will result in points being added to your driving record. Additionally, you will have to pay a fine. Michigan does not regulate the use of cell pones while driving.

Remember that you must always yield the right of way to emergency vehicles when they are indicating that there is an emergency with lights and sirens. If you can, you must pull over and stop. If stopping is not possible, you must clear the lane where the emergency vehicle is to allow it to pass unhindered.
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