Michigan drivers should be aware that the distracted driving laws are changing. A new Michigan hands free law has been passed. Beginning June 30, it will be illegal in Michigan to use a cellphone while driving, unless it’s being used with a hands-free technology or mounted inside cars without modern hands free technology. Michigan becomes the 26th state in the nation that has a hands free law.
This means Michigan drivers cannot text, check out their social media, browse the internet, or watch videos will holding their phone. The updated distracted driving law includes holding a phone while being stopped at a red light or stop sign.
Exceptions to the new law include making emergency calls or reporting a crime. Emergency responders, utility workers, police officers and ambulance drivers, are excluded from the new law, as long as they are using their phone for their work duties.
Reporting for WGRT – George James
