Traffic
Violator School Dismissals - Laws Young drivers account for a
disproportionate number of motor vehicle
crashes in Michigan State. One approach has
been to lower blood alcohol content (BAC)
limits so those young drivers who drink
even small amounts of alcohol will be
penalized.
Another has been to grant young drivers the privilege of
a driver’s license only after a more rigorous learning
period than in the past. This has been implemented by
requiring young drivers between the ages of 15 and 18 to
apply for a graduated drivers license (GDL) to help them
improve their driving skills and habits before receiving
full driving privileges.
Speed Limits & Road Laws
Rural Interstates: 70mph
Urban Interstates: 65mph
Other Limited Access Roads: 70mph
Other Roads: 55mph
Residential & Business Zones: 25mph unless otherwise signposted.
School Zones: 25mph if there are no sidewalks/pavements, 15mph
below the posted speed limit for the road if there are
sidewalks, check sign posts.
Parks: 25mph unless otherwise signposted.
Minimum Freeway Speed: 45mph
Limited access roads are multiple lane, with restricted access
using exit and entrance ramps rather than intersections.
Interstate highways are national limited access roads which
connect metropolitan and industrial areas.
