Michigan Laws

Nineteen states protect drivers of all disabled vehicles. Michigan's law only covers emergency responders, leaving others vulnerable on the highway.

Michigan’s Hands-Free Law still applies when drivers are stopped at a red light, in traffic, or at a stop sign.

Can Michigan police search your phone during a traffic stop? Here's what the law says about warrants, consent, and the situations where officers may legally access your device.

Salespeople, charities, and political canvassers are treated differently when it comes to Michigan no soliciting signs.

If you still have fireworks sitting around after the Fourth of July weekend, Michigan officials say there are a few important things you need to know before cleaning them up.

A bill moving through Lansing would create a 25-foot buffer zone around police and first responders. If approved, people who refuse to back away after being warned could face penalties.

Lots of Michigan drivers wear headphones or earbuds behind the wheel, but is it actually legal? Here's what Michigan law says and whether you could end up with a ticket.

About 1 in 5 Michigan residents are seniors. When aging parents need expensive care, could the state make their children pay?

Two accidental shootings involving young children in the Detroit area are drawing attention across Michigan. One child survived and another tragedy happened just days earlier.

A new proposal in Lansing could allow legal gun owners in Michigan to carry a concealed pistol without first getting a permit.

From visible hands to clean interiors Michigan officers notice subtle cues that make traffic stops quicker and smoother.

From snow-covered license plates to driving too fast for conditions, these common mistakes can absolutely earn you a ticket.