Michigan Drivers

Driving in Michigan now costs hundreds more per year than in 2021.

Some sunroofs can shatter without warning, leaving drivers with costly repairs.

Michigan declared an energy emergency to help lower gas prices by easing fuel restrictions.

Michigan drivers loathe roundabouts and new data shows which 10 have the most crashes, though modern designs reduce serious injuries. Follow navigation rules to stay safe.

Road salt melts ice well down to about 15-20°F in real conditions. Below that, its effectiveness drops sharply — which is why Michigan winters still spin you out.

After years of delays, Michigan’s construction zone speed cameras are expected to launch during the 2026 road season.

Michigan’s Hands Free Law bans holding your phone while driving and the fines add up fast for repeat offenders.

Michigan is reviving its iconic red white and blue license plate for America’s 250th birthday starting January 2 2026.

In Ann Arbor, turning right on red isn’t always allowed. The city banned it at dozens of lights to curb pedestrian crashes — but some wonder if it’s really making things safer.

Once a fixture for drivers at the Wildwood/N. West intersection, Jackson’s Vacuum Cleaner Hospital building is gone. Officially torn down in 2025, the spot now lacks vacuums, mannequins — and city character.