Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will eliminate some extra fees that are imposed on drivers for certain traffic offenses, effective October 2012. Senate Bill 166 repeals pieces of the state’s “driver responsibility” program that adds extra fees to some offenses that offenders already must pay fines for committing. The State of Michigan estimates a loss of ~ $20 million / year in fees, once the law becomes effective.
According to Safe Kids USA, children are twice as likely to be killed by a vehicle on Halloween compared to other days of the year. Take extra caution behind the wheel on Halloween and use the following driving tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe. – Yield to Trick-or-Treaters: Be prepared for children to run into the street at anytime. – Refrain From Passing Idle Vehicles: You never know when the driver in front of you has stopped to drop children off. Be patient and take extra caution when traveling near other vehicles. – Park Your Mobile Phone: With children crowding the… Read More »Halloween Safe-Driving Tips
Recently Hartford introduced Hybrid Payment Coverage – If a non-hybrid auto is a total loss, and if replaced by a hybrid auto, The Hartford will pay an additional 10% of the actual cash value, up to a maximum of $2,500. The damaged vehicle must be replaced within 60 days to qualify for the hybrid payment. Electronic Equipment Coverage – provides coverage for installed electronic equipment that is: – Permanently installed and powered by the vehicle’s electrical system – Necessary for the normal operations or monitoring of operating systems – Used to transmit or receive audio, visual or data signals. Rush… Read More »New Auto Insurance Coverage for Hybrid Autos
Five Steps to Take After an Accident If you’re ever in an accident, it’s easy to forget what to do right away. Follow these five steps to ensure the safety of you, your passengers and everyone else involved: 1. Call the Police. Even for small accidents, call 911. Police will help redirect traffic and document the incident. 2. Avoid Additional Damage. Move your car from the roadway as soon as possible to prevent additional collisions. 3. Get the Right Information for the Insurance Process. You’ll need the other driver’s name, license, phone number, insurance information and license plate number. 4. Document the Accident. From… Read More »What to do After Car Accident
– Young Children When children have outgrown a convertible safety seat, they should use a booster seat until they are 10 years old. Even when young children are tall enough to use an adult seat belt, they should ride in the backseat until they are 13 years old. – Toddlers Keep toddlers in a rear-facing, convertible safety seat for as long as possible. When the child outgrows the safety seat, toddlers should sit in a forward-facing safety seat complete with a full harness. – Infants Always drive with infants in a rear-facing safety seat. Once a child exceeds the manufacturer’s… Read More »Tips for Driving Safely With Children
A new state policy will let Michigan drivers renew their vehicle registrations online through their birthdays even if they do it close to the expiration. Now, motorists who renew online will be able to print off a temporary registration document until their new tabs and registrations arrive in the mail. You can get more information on Michigan DMV website
Proposed AB120, currently being referred to a committee workshop, would increase the minimum vehicle liability insurance requirement between 18% to 54%, depending on the company, the driver’s age, location and driving record.