Michigan Facts

Points of Interest
Headlights must be used during daytime bad weather.

It's a felony to transport more than $50 worth of cigarettes into Michigan.

Michigan has a differential 55-m.p.h. truck speed limit.

Speed Limits
Most urban speed limits are prima facie, while most rural, most multi-lane, and all freeway are absolute.


Urban	25 mph
Rural	55 mph
Four-lane highways	55 mph
Interstates	*70 mph

*Trucks 60 mph

Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:


Pacing	Yes
Radar	Yes
Vascar	Yes
Photo Radar	No
Aircraft	No
Laser	Yes

Tickets
Tickets can be paid by mail (civil infraction only) or in person.

Trial By Declaration Allowed
No

Jury Trial Allowed


Speeding	No
Parking	No
Equipment	No
DWI	Yes

Member of Nonresident Compact
No

Member of Driver License Compact
No

When and Where to File Accident Reports
Accidents involving death, personal injury, or total apparent damage exceeding $1000 must be reported immediately to the nearest or most convenient police officer.

Resident Insurance Requirements
Compulsory insurance law and security-type financial responsibility law.

Minimum limits: $20,000/40,000/10,000.

No-fault insurance is required and Michigan has uninsured motorists law.

Regulations

Open intoxicants are prohibited in the vehicle.
The BAC level is .08 percent.
Michigan has an administrative license suspension law and an implied consent law. The breathalyzer refusal penalty is a 6-month driver's license suspension.
The second conviction for any alcohol-related offense within 7 years is treated as a felony (including non-driving-related convictions).
Long guns must be transported unloaded and encased or contained in the trunk; hand guns may not be carried in a vehicle without a license to carry.
Studded tires are technically permitted, if they meet the standards adopted by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). At this time, there are no tires that meet those standards.
Tire chains are not required.
Michigan has a seat-belt law with primary enforcement for all front-seat occupants and all rear-seat occupants under 16 years of age, although passengers in excess of the number of seat belts need not wear belts. Children under age 4 must be in approved safety seats.
Michigan has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
Registration and insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.

General Information
Telephone: 517/336-6660
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: 911