Texting and Driving

The warnings from the state and every healthcare professional is clear: Don’t text and drive. Maybe science will help us to see why we shouldn’t. Dr. Chet Zelasko looks into it on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

GVSU's Department of Public Safety Chief Brandon DeHaan explains how the new law works, and why we need it.

The Michigan State Police is warning drivers to be aware of a new ban on using mobile devices while driving. The new law goes into effect at the end of the month

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a law today to ban the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving starting June 30th. Drivers will only be able to use phones in the hands-free mode.

Once signed, the bills would take effect on Friday, June 30th . The new law would have to be renewed in five years or it would expire

The state House approved legislation Tuesday to address drivers using handheld electronic devices while behind the wheel

Distracted driving legislation could see a redo at a vote in the Michigan House this week

-MI law currently bans texting while driving but not other types of phone use.-Exceptions for devices in hands-free mode or GPS technology.-Police could treat phone use as a primary reason for pulling someone over

Starting today Michigan State Police begin a coordinated search for drivers who watch their cell phones instead of the roadway

Michigan lawmakers are renewing their effort to ban hands-on phone use while driving