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Some Special Driving Laws

 Michigan Driving Laws
Some special Driving Laws:
Seizure free period: Seizure-free for 6 months or physician's statement
Periodic medical updates required after licensure: At discretion of Medical Advisory Board
Doctors must report epilepsy: No
Michigan traffic school

 

DMV appeal of license denial: Yes, within 14 days
Penalties and Fines: Point System (Moving Violations)
Any driver, who is convicted of a moving violation, including offenses committed while operating a motorized bicycle or a vessel/boat, will be assessed points for each conviction


The Nonresident Violator Compact

  • Assures nonresident motorists the same rights and privileges as resident motorists,
  • Requires drivers to fulfill the terms of traffic citations received in member states or face the possibility of license suspension in their home state,
  • Provides that nonresident drivers have due process protection and cannot be detained out -of -state.

The National Driver License Compact


Ensures that out -of -state violations become part of your New Jersey driving record. Two points are assessed for each moving violation.


Point Violation Notices


MVC will automatically send an Advisory Notice if your point total is between 6 and 11. For a total of 12 or more points, MVC will issue an automatic Notice of Scheduled Suspension.


Points Remain on your Driver History Record


Even after your license is restored, all point violations remain on your permanent Driver History Record. However, this record differs from your current driver status; your current status equals the point total minus the point credit deductions.

Essential Elements of a GDL (graduated driver licensing) Law


Stage 1: Learners Permit
Minimum age, pass vision and knowledge tests, complete basic vehicle skills training.
Licensed adult, at least 21, required in the vehicle.
Occupants must wear safety belts, no alcohol in blood while driving.
No crashes or traffic convictions for at least six months.


Stage 2: Intermediate
Pass road test; complete advanced driver-education training.
Licensed adult required in vehicle during late-night hours.
Occupants must wear safety belts, no alcohol in blood while driving.
Driver-improvement course (traffic school) at lower points level.
No crashes or traffic convictions for at least 12 months.

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