Ban on texting while driving begins in Michigan

Posted 06/29/2010


A ban on texting while driving began July 1 in Michigan. The new ban makes it a primary offense to send, type, or read text messages or e-mails while driving. UMTRI research professor Paul Green told the Associated Press that social pressure will play a big role in changing driver behavior.

Also see "Texting Ban a Wake-up call for Drivers" in the UMTRI Research Review.