From Larry Camp, WB8R, ARRL Michigan Section Manager:

Michigan “Distracted Driving” law:

We have received word that the pending Michigan House of Representatives
Distracted Driving Bills 4250-4252 that recently passed in the House
were sent to the Michigan Senate, where they gained Senate approval. The
bills are headed to the Governor’s desk for her signature. [At this
time, we have no information on when the new law will take effect. As
soon as we learn additional information, we will post it here.]

EDIT: Gov. Whitmer has signed the legislation and its provisions will be in effect as of June 30.

While a distracted driving law is a positive step forward, it is
important to note that Amateur Radio is exempt from this law and we must
ensure that we drive attentively with due care and caution when
operating a radio from a vehicle.

Many thanks go to the MI ARRL State Government Liaison Ed Hude, WA8QJE
for his efforts to monitor the progress of these bills to ensure that
amateur radio operation while driving was specifically excluded as a
distracted driving offense.

We are all hopeful that this new law reduces the injuries and deaths
caused by distracted driving.

Larry, WB8R
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ARRL Michigan Section
Section Manager: Larry Camp, WB8R
wb8r@arrl.org
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