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Michigan 2009 / 2010 UpdateThe bills listed below are current pending, they are all somewhat related to either Texting or Cell Phone use while driving a Motor Vehicle. Similar bills have failed in the past however and there are also similar bills pending in the Michigan legislature. Michigan Senate Bill 417 Michigan Senate Bill 468 Michigan House Bill 4394 The Detroit, Michigan Hands Free Cell Phone LawMichigan does not have a state wide cell-phone law, however Michigan does allow localities to determine their own cell-phone driving laws. The Detroit Hands-Free law was passed in 2005 and went into effect in 2006. Other states such as Ohio and New Mexico also allow localities to determine their own cell phone laws. Detroit's hands-free legislation makes it a civil infraction to use a hand held mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle. This law is enforced only as a secondary offense. Since this new hands-free bill is a secondary offense, the police cannot ticket the driver unless there is a primary driving offense such as speeding or running a red light. This has led many people to question the effectiveness of a law that doesn't specifically target the driver who is clearly talking on a cellular phone without a hands-free device. Nevertheless, the new hands free law remains a secondary infraction. The fine for violation of the law is not to exceed $100. Just like every other state that has hands free laws in effect, there are exceptions for emergency situations or if you are a on-duty public safety employee.
The Hands Free LawTo read more about the Detroit Hands Free law please visit the City of Detroit's Website. Other Michigan Related Information on This Website
Michigan Drunk Driving Laws, Penalties & Fines Michigan Teen Driving Laws, Insurance Requirements and Driver License
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