traffic safety

A new report that tracks distracted driving crashes statewide shows Washtenaw County near the top of the list. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

In an effort to make the streets safer, the City of Ann Arbor passed a resolution to make traffic calming projects more efficient. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

A law making it illegal in Michigan to hold a phone or other electronic device while driving went into effect July 1st. WEMU’s Josh Hakala checked in to see how it's working in Washtenaw County.

A state law that bans holding phones or other electronic devices while driving took effect Friday. Rick Pluta reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a law Wednesday to ban the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving starting June 30th. Drivers will only be able to use phones in the hands-free mode. We have more from Rick Pluta.

If you’re out on the highways this Memorial Day weekend, chances are you’re going to see more state police troopers starting today. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.

Bills to forbid the use of handheld electronic devices while driving are on their way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. That’s after the House gave its final approval Thursday. Rick Pluta has more.

The state House approved legislation Tuesday to address drivers using handheld electronic devices while behind the wheel. Rick Pluta reports.

Distracted driving legislation could see a redo at a vote in the Michigan House this week. Colin Jackson has more.

Repeated hands-on phone use while driving could lead to a license suspension. That's under bills that got a Michigan Senate committee hearing Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.