Speed limits, laws and fines in Michigan
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The following is an overview of the laws, restrictions, and penalties associated with speeding in the state of Michigan.
Speed limits in Michigan
70 mph: Many areas of urban, rural, and interstate highways (60 mph for trucks).
65 mph: Divided highways (55 mph for trucks)
55 mph: Default speed on most other highways unless otherwise noted.
45 mph: construction areas where workers are present
25 miles per hour: business and residential areas, park and school areas.
25 mph: District highways or connected district highways less than one mile in length that connect to the district road system.
Speed limits on Michigan's freeways and interstates change frequently as they pass through urban areas, although they change from 70 to 55 mph much closer to cities than is typical in other states.
Michigan code at reasonable and reasonable speed
The law of maximum and minimum speed:
According to Michigan Transportation Code Section 257.627, "A person shall operate a motor vehicle with care and discretion, at a speed no greater than or less than reasonable and proper, with due regard to traffic, the surface and width of the highway, and any other condition then in existence."
The minimum speed limit on highways and interstates ranges from 45-55 mph.
Due to differences in speedometer calibration, tire size, and inaccuracies in speed detection technology, it is rare for an officer to stop a driver for speeding less than five miles. However, technically, any excess can be considered a speed violation, so it is recommended not to go beyond the established limits.
Michigan has both absolute and superficial speed limit laws. This means that in some cases the driver is allowed to defend his position by claiming that he was driving safely despite exceeding the speed limit. Drivers can also challenge the fine by pleading not guilty on the following grounds:
The driver may object to the determination of the speed. To qualify for this protection, the driver must know how his or her speed was determined and then learn to disprove its accuracy.
The driver may claim that, due to an emergency, the driver violated the speed limit to prevent injury or damage to himself or others.
The driver may report a case of misidentification. If a police officer records a speeding driver and subsequently has to find him again in a traffic jam, it is quite possible that he made a mistake and stopped the wrong car.
Speeding ticket in Michigan
First-time offenders may:
Be fined up to $100
Suspend license for up to one year
Penalty for reckless driving in Michigan
Michigan does not have a set speed limit that considers speeding to be reckless driving. This definition depends on the circumstances surrounding the infringement.
First-time offenders may:
Be fined up to $100
Be sentenced to up to 90 days in prison
Suspend the license for up to 90 days.
Violators may be required to attend a driving school if they score too high.
