https://www.wcmu.org/tags/driving Driving en-US Copyright Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:08:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-01/michigans-seatbelt-use-rate-hits-20-year-low The annual study from the National Highway Safety Administration reveals 92% of Michigan drivers wear their seatbelts, the lowest rate since 2004, according to the state police. In 2009, the rate was 97.9%. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:08:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-01/michigans-seatbelt-use-rate-hits-20-year-low Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-21/michigan-roads-becoming-deadlier-for-drivers The roads in Michigan are becoming deadlier for drivers. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 21:53:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-21/michigan-roads-becoming-deadlier-for-drivers Toussaint Fancher https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-02/michigan-transportation-advocates-urge-safety-in-road-construction-zones A leading Michigan construction trade association is launching a new campaign urging drivers to slow down in road construction zones. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 22:12:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-02/michigan-transportation-advocates-urge-safety-in-road-construction-zones Kevin Lavery https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2020-02-28/new-legislation-increases-penalty-for-distracted-driving-that-results-in-injury-or-death Distracted driving resulting in the death or injury of a person in the state of Michigan will be subject to steeper penalties under new legislation in the… Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:05:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2020-02-28/new-legislation-increases-penalty-for-distracted-driving-that-results-in-injury-or-death https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-05-30/stopped-program-will-notify-parents-immediately-after-child-has-been-pulled-over An upgraded teen traffic program is coming to Michigan next month. Officials said the new, automated system will notify parents immediately after their… Thu, 30 May 2019 16:23:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-05-30/stopped-program-will-notify-parents-immediately-after-child-has-been-pulled-over https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-04-11/police-on-the-lookout-for-distracted-drivers-this-weekend Michigan State Police are cracking down on distracted driving. April 11th marks the beginning of a distracted driving mobilization period across… Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:55:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-04-11/police-on-the-lookout-for-distracted-drivers-this-weekend https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-04-03/driverless-vehicles-are-on-their-way-but-there-are-still-some-kinks-to-work-out Michigan is moving forward with testing and study of self-driving cars. Governor Rick Snyder wants Michigan to be what he calls the “undisputed global… Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:08:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-04-03/driverless-vehicles-are-on-their-way-but-there-are-still-some-kinks-to-work-out https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-03-22/house-bill-would-require-motorists-to-give-wide-berth-to-bikes The state House has approved a bill to require vehicles to keep a distance of at least three feet when passing bicyclists.Five bicyclists were killed and… Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:37:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-03-22/house-bill-would-require-motorists-to-give-wide-berth-to-bikes https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2018-03-14/report-shows-michigan-drivers-pay-the-highest-car-insurance-premiums If you live and drive in Michigan you’re no stranger to high auto insurance premiums. Now, a new report said Michigan has the highest auto insurance rates… Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:14:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2018-03-14/report-shows-michigan-drivers-pay-the-highest-car-insurance-premiums https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-12-08/state-bill-would-prohibit-dogs-from-sitting-in-laps-of-drivers A bill in Lansing would prohibit dogs from sitting in their owner’s lap if the owner is driving a car. The bill would ban people from operating a vehicle… Fri, 08 Dec 2017 21:40:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-12-08/state-bill-would-prohibit-dogs-from-sitting-in-laps-of-drivers