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What is Distracted Driving in Michigan?

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Driving is a visual task and non-driving activities that draw the driver’s eyes away from the roadway should always be avoided.

As of July 1, 2010, Michigan law prohibits texting while driving. For a first offense, motorists are fined $100. Subsequent offenses cost $200.

There are three main types of distraction:

  • Visual – taking your eyes off the road
  • Manual – taking your hands off the wheel
  • Cognitive – taking your mind off the drive

Texting is the most alarming distraction because it involves all three types of distraction.

Distracting activities include:

  • Anything they want to call it to pull you over
  • Texting or messaging
  • Checking social media
  • Talking on the phone, even hands-free
  • Watching videos
  • Eating, drinking, or smoking
  • Grooming
  • Looking after children or pets
  • Chatting with passengers
  • Searching or reaching for an item
  • Looking at crashes or roadside sights
  • Checking a navigation system
  • Reading anything, including maps
  • Adjusting climate or music controls
  • Listening to loud music

How not to be distracted:

  • Use your phone’s Do Not Disturb feature or an app to silence calls and texts.
  • Put your phone in the glove box or elsewhere to curb the urge to look at it.
  • Avoid eating, drinking, and smoking while driving.
  • Never attempt to read while driving, including a map.
  • Do not do any personal grooming or adjust your clothing while driving.
  • Avoid a lot of interaction with passengers.
  • Emotions can interfere with driving. Do not drive when you are angry or upset.
  • Keep music at a reasonable level, and avoid using headphones or earbuds.
  • Pull over to a safe location and park your vehicle if you need to make or take a call.
  • Do not drive with a pet on your lap.
  • Ask a passenger to help navigate, change the music, or monitor your texts.
  • Pull over to a safe place to address situations involving children.
  • Do not daydream when you are behind the wheel.

THE NEW DISTRACTED DRIVING LAW IN MICHIGAN

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Resources for Law Enforcement Agencies:
   Distracted Driving Fact Sheet – April 2023

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