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      <title>Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions</title>
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      <description>Flashing lights on warning signs near curves can slow drivers and reduce the odds of a crash during winter weather conditions, says a new study by MSU engineers. Testing took place on M-32 near Gaylord.</description>
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      <description>AAA conducted a survey about the correlation of drivers in a school zone. Results show that more than 60% of Michiganders regularly drive through school zones or by bus stops during their daily route.</description>
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      <description>Data from the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center shows that in 2024 bicycle crashes and deaths rose 20 and 21 percent, while work-zone fatalities also climbed 17 percent.</description>
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      <title>Brinks leaves door open for FOIA, Drive SAFE bills next year</title>
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      <description>One bill package stalled in the state Legislature despite a prolonged push from supporters would give undocumented Michigan residents access to driver’s licenses.</description>
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      <description>Michigan State Police are working with local departments this holiday season to prevent crashes on the roads.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:27:54 GMT</pubDate>
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