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ATV Laws in Michigan

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 by
Person riding an ATV.

In addition to generally being fun, riding an ATV can have many other benefits to offer. It’s a way to get some fresh air and exercise while exploring some fantastic outdoor spaces. Michigan is home to over 4,000 miles of trails and other spaces where people can ride ATVs, so if you’re interested in getting

The Risks of Drowsy Driving

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 by
A tired driver rests their head on the steering wheel of their car.

The reasons drunk driving is so dangerous are well understood. Since alcohol impairs judgment, affects coordination, and slows down reflexes, it’s very dangerous for someone to be behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking. The same can also be said for some other types of substances, like marijuana and prescription or over-the-counter medications. But people

Pedestrian walking in a crosswalk with a car about to hit them.

Over the years, a lot of progress has been made in finding ways to improve traffic safety. For example, new cars are getting increasingly more features to help drivers avoid car accidents and to protect occupants of a car if a crash does occur. But one type of traffic accident that has actually been increasing

Parked golf cart next to a building.

Even though you’re most likely to see golf carts at your local golf course, there might be some times when you could see someone using a golf course on a street. But is it legal for people to be riding their golf carts on the road? The short answer is: sometimes it is.  What Michigan

Motorcycle parked by the side of a country road.

When we talk about motorcycle accidents, people might think of a situation where there’s a direct collision between a motorcycle and a car or truck. But in some cases, a motorcycle accident can involve another vehicle, but without the two actually colliding. For example, a person on a motorcycle might lose control of their bike

Deployed airbags in a car dashboard.

Airbags have been a standard safety feature on new cars since the late 1990s and have been a common feature in cars for an even longer amount of time. According to the NHTSA, frontal airbags saved 50,457 lives between 1987 and 2017. However, for as long as airbags have been around, there have been concerns

Car keys laying on an insurance claim form.

Michigan law requires all drivers to have auto insurance, but that doesn’t necessarily mean all drivers have insurance with the same levels of coverage. When people are in the process of choosing their auto insurance policy, not only can they choose from different levels of coverage for personal injury protection (PIP) and bodily injury and

White truck loaded onto a tow truck.

If you’re a driver, it’s very likely that your car will need to be towed at some point in time. Car breakdowns happen to all of us, and when they do happen, your car might need to be towed to a mechanic. A tow truck might also be able to help if your car ends

Truck excessively loaded with wood logs.

Car accidents can potentially be caused by many different things. Often, they’re a result of human error and negligent actions like impaired driving, but they can also be caused by things like driving too fast for the conditions or a mechanical problem with the car. But they can also be caused by debris in the

Food delivery person accepting an order at a restaurant.

Need to earn some extra cash? If you have a car, one option is to sign up to be a delivery person for a service like Instacart, Uber Eats, or Doordash and earn money by picking up restaurant orders and groceries for other people. These types of services offer a lot of flexibility about when

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