Michigan's new distracted driving law goes into effect June 30: Here's what to know

(Detroit Free Press) Michigan's distracted driving laws will change beginning June 30. Here's what you need to know about new rules aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities on the state's roadways:

What is Michigan's new distracted driving law?

Beginning June 30, it will be prohibited in Michigan to use a cellphone while driving, unless it's being used via a hands-free program or device, like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or a physical phone mount for those driving vehicles without connectivity features.

This means drivers cannot text, scroll through social media apps, hold their phones up to make calls (with some exceptions, more on that later) or do anything else that requires them to physically hold the device while driving. This includes while being stopped at a red light or stop sign.

How is this different from before?

The new distracted driving law expands on Michigan's existing ban on texting and driving. Advocates for the new law say it brings the state's policy closer to modern technology standards. ................(more)

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/19/michigan-cell-phone-law-2023-distracted-driving/70329058007/