Michigan’s New Distracted Driving Law Goes into Effect Next Friday

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Adrian, MI- Michigan’s new distracted driving law will make it illegal to hold and use a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle in Michigan…and the law is going to take effect starting June 30th.

Driver inattention is the leading factor in most crashes and near-crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.

Here is promotional material from the Office of Highway Safety Planning…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEH_VU7xfL4

 

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