As prosecutors and defense lawyers, we are involved in speeding infractions on a daily basis. We often hear from drivers that "I thought that there was a speed cushion and he would not ticket me." The general rule was 5-10 mph over the speed limit (the cushion) would not result in a ticket. But there is now research that during recessions that cushion erodes. The police issue more tickets and even at lower speeds. You may want to read this recent USA Today article. Slow down and if you get ticketed give us a call.
Speeding Cushion May Dwindle Due To Recession
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Showing posts with label civil infraction. Show all posts
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
No Texting While Driving in Michigan-effective 7/1/10
Michigan has just enacted its first law against texting while driving. Effective Thursday, July 1, 2010, it is now illegal for a driver of a vehicle to read, type or send a text message from a mobile device situated in the driver’s hand or lap.
This is the first state-wide legislation enacted, and it supersedes any local laws that were previously enacted.
Effective July 1, 2010, it will be a civil infraction to text and drive, and a first offense carries a $100.00 fine. A second and all other subsequent offenses carry a $200.00 fine.
Click here to read the Detroit Free Press story on the new law: Mobile Texting Ban Nearly Here
This is the first state-wide legislation enacted, and it supersedes any local laws that were previously enacted.
Effective July 1, 2010, it will be a civil infraction to text and drive, and a first offense carries a $100.00 fine. A second and all other subsequent offenses carry a $200.00 fine.
Click here to read the Detroit Free Press story on the new law: Mobile Texting Ban Nearly Here
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