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- Michigan Public Safety
Michigan Law Blocks License Points for Automated Traffic Camera Tickets
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new law ensuring that automated camera traffic tickets in construction zones and for passing stopped school buses can only result in fines, not points on a driver's license. The legislation addresses concerns that the cameras can identify a vehicle but not necessarily the person driving.
September 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - lansing
Two Men Killed, Driver Hospitalized After Fatal Crash on US-127 Near I-96 in Holt
Two Holt men and a driver hospitalized in critical condition after a fatal crash on US-127 near I-96 in Holt Township early Sunday morning.
May 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - lansing
Vehicle Crashes Into Quality Dairy Store in Lansing, Driver Fled Scene
A vehicle crashed into a Quality Dairy store in Lansing early Tuesday morning and the driver fled the scene. Police are investigating and no injuries have been reported.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Michigan Senate Proposes Mandatory Driving Tests for Drivers 75 and Older After Fatal Crash
Michigan Senate Bill 847 would require drivers 75 and older to pass vision, written, and driving tests every four years, with annual testing for those 85 and older. The proposal was introduced after a 94-year-old driver killed a Novi woman in 2024.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Michigan Legislature
Michigan to test pay-per-mile road charge in 2027 pilot as gas tax revenue slips
MDOT will spend $7.65 million and recruit 1,000 volunteer drivers to test a mileage-based fee that could eventually replace some or all of the state fuel tax.
September 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Transportation
Michigan Plans 2027 Pilot for Pay-Per-Mile Road Funding System
Michigan is moving ahead with a $7.65 million study and pilot program to explore charging drivers based on miles driven instead of gasoline purchased, amid a projected $113.6 billion transportation funding gap through 2050.
September 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Transportation
Michigan Capitol Commission Drops Flock Cameras as Statewide Surveillance Backlash Grows
The Michigan State Capitol Commission will not install Flock Safety's automatic license plate readers around Capitol Square, following privacy concerns and a wave of municipal actions across the state to limit or eliminate the surveillance cameras.
September 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Michigan Lawmakers Propose Tobacco Retail Licensure to Replace Underage Buyer Penalties
Michigan lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require tobacco retailers to obtain state licenses and face steeper fines for selling to minors, while simultaneously removing penalties for underage buyers and users of tobacco products.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources