Blog Category | Michigan drivers license
Getting your license revoked by the state for multiple DUI/OWI convictions can severely interfere with your employment, obligations, and daily life. While Michigan law mandates strict punishments for those who repeatedly operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, restoring a driver’s license that has been revoked...
Before attending your driver’s license appeal hearing, preparation is absolutely crucial. Not being able to commute to work, drive to class, or conduct day-to-day activities can make your life more difficult. While the stress of trying to regain your driving privileges back can be daunting, proper preparation can help you...
Why You Should Slow Down in Construction Zones When road workers are doing their jobs, motorists must do theirs by driving extra carefully. The State of Michigan is cracking down on distracted drivers and speeders in construction zones because such behaviors have resulted in workers’ injuries and deaths. The laws...
With the new year comes new changes to Michigan’s laws. Beginning today, Michigan drivers are allowed to present their proof of insurance to police officers on a phone or tablet as opposed to a paper copy during traffic stops. According to Governor Rick Snyder, this law seeks to modernize government...
Being convicted of multiple moving violations or for driving under the influence (DUI) in Michigan will likely result in the temporary loss of your driver’s license. As important as it may be to do all you can to prevent this suspension or revocation in the first place, it may be...
It’s been a little over five years since Michigan’s “Super Drunk” Driving Law took effect. The law specifically targets drivers with a blood alcohol content (“BAC”) of 0.17 or higher. Thus, the law aims to deter extremely intoxicated individuals from getting behind the wheel by imposing harsher punishments than a...
The Michigan Secretary of State office released an update that they will stop releasing driving records for victims of violence to the news media. Here is what you should know. Media Secretary Jocelyn Benson’s office has announced that it will cease giving news outlets reports of driving records for victims...
Is holding a driver’s license a privilege or a right? While many would argue that it should be a right, the fact of the matter is that it is a privilege. This fact is significant because authorities can’t take away your rights, but they can take away your privileges: like...
Criminal charges can result in penalties like jail time, fines, and more. Surprisingly, Michigan criminal convictions can also result in a loss of license or temporary license suspension. If you or a loved one has lost the right to drive, contact an Okemos driver’s license restoration lawyer from White Law...
A driver’s license is more than a right; it’s often the means of obtaining a job and promptly traveling from point A to point B. Unfortunately, Michigan criminal convictions can impact your right to obtain or maintain a driver’s license, keeping you off the road. Michigan Criminal Charges & Drivers’...
For those of us who have been driving for years, operating a vehicle is almost like breathing. It’s easy to get distracted during your commute, but can distractions be a crime? What Counts as Distracted Driving? According to the Michigan State Police, there are three types of distraction: Visual Manual...
If you have gone through the rigorous Secretary of State driver’s license restoration process, you are likely familiar with the interlock ignition device that can be placed in drivers’ vehicles to monitor sobriety. If you are familiar with these pesky devices, then you probably know that they can be a...
Driving on a suspended or revoked license is serious in Michigan. Depending on the situation, an individual who violates their suspended license may face misdemeanor or felony charges. Keep reading today’s blog to learn more details about a suspended license sentence in the state. Suspended Licenses in Michigan Like all...
If you’ve been pulled over for driving under the influence, you could face some severe penalties. However, it’s important to remember that while you can defend yourself if the case goes to court, it’s best to consult a lawyer. DUIs in Michigan In Michigan, DUIs are called OWIs, operating while...
When you drive, you put the well-being of yourself, your passengers, and other drivers first. You do not take unnecessary risks, and you keep your attention and focus where it belongs: on the road. Unfortunately, this cannot be said of everyone. What Is Distracted Driving? There are people who do...
Getting your driving privileges back after a DUI or OWI arrest can be a long and arduous process. It is critical to have a good understanding of the proceedings necessary to get you back on the road. Additionally, you need to be aware of the common missteps people often take...
When applying for a driver’s license, you sign various forms in which you agree to certain responsibilities in the state you are licensed to drive in. Driving in the United States is viewed as a privilege rather than a right, so in order to be allowed to drive, you must...
