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Michigan
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-381-8477
Federal Highway Admin
517-377-1844
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Eastern and Central
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 60; 55 if speed limit for cars is <70
Urban Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 60; 55 if speed limit for cars is <70
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 60; 55 if speed limit for cars is <70
Urban Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 60; 55 if speed limit for cars is <70
Other Roads Cars: 70, Trucks: 60; 55 if speed limit for cars is <70
Work Zone Special Limits
All moving vehicle violations, Double original fine and at least 3 points, Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Parking up to 4 hours
State Handheld Device Ban
No
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>16 in Front Seats, $25
Sobriety Checkpoints
No, Illegal under state Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.17
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 21 or no additional insurance (riders and passengers)
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
Guns must be unloaded and inaccessible, unless carry permit issued from state. Locking device needed for transfer.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Law permits deadly force in public places with no duty to retreat
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.644
Truck Access Policies
5 mi
From interstate and state trunklines. 1 mile on other roads
From interstate and state trunklines. 1 mile on other roads
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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