Michigan Traffic Laws

The consequences of a DUI OUIL DWI violation of Michigan traffic laws can result in a fine, suspension of license, referral to a special program, or in the worst case scenario, spend time in prison. A transgression of these laws, depending on the details of the case, can be deemed a civil infraction, misdemeanor, or in some instances, a felony.

Michigan penalizes those who violate its traffic laws via a point system. So, every time you disobey a speeding law, a DUI law, and are convicted of doing so, you rack up points on your license. The more points one gains the worse their driving record is. The points remain on your record for two years once they have been given out. In addition, to having a high point score on your driving record, you may incur fines for a traffic violation. Points on your license make fines more likely, and often more costly as they are a sign of an irresponsible and unsafe driver.

Below is a list of license points and what they are give out for as well as Michigan traffic legal statutes. These are published by the Michigan Secretary of State here.

Points For Convictions of Violation of Michigan Traffic Laws

•   Manslaughter, negligent homicide, or other felony involving use of a motor vehicle.
•   Operating under the influence of liquor or drugs.
•   Failing to stop and give identification at the scene of a crash.
•   Reckless driving.
•   Unlawful bodily alcohol content of 0.08 or more.
•   Refusal to take a chemical test.
•   Fleeing or eluding a police officer.

•   Drag racing.
•   Operating while visibly impaired.
•   Under age 21 with any bodily alcohol content.
•   16 mph or more over the legal speed limit.
•   Failure to yield/show due caution for emergency vehicles.

•   Careless driving.
•   Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign or improper passing.
•   11 through 15 mph over the legal speed limit.
•   Failure to stop at railroad crossing.
•   Failure to stop for a school bus or for disobeying a school crossing guard.

•   10 mph or less over the legal speed limit.
•   Open alcohol container in vehicle.
•   All other moving violations of traffic laws.
•   Refusal of Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) by anyone under age 21.

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