Politics & Government
Northville Patch Readers React to New Teen Cell Phone Law
Teens with a temporary drivers permit, or a level 1 or 2 graduated license, are prohibited from using a cell phone while driving a car under a law that took effect this week.
A new Michigan law, known as "Kelsey's Law" which prohibits teen drivers from using a cell phone while driving a car, went into to effect Thursday.
According to the bill signed into law earlier this year, if any driver with a temporary drivers permit or a level 1 or 2 graduated license - meaning any driver under the age of 17 - is stopped for a moving violation, he or she could be cited with a civil infraction for using a cell phone.
Because the violation is a civil infraction, local municipalities will determine the fine.
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Northville Patch readers shared their thoughts on the new law via Facebook:
- Sara Fields: "Should go for every age"
- Jennifer Monticelli: "Bravo"
- Drew Voytal: "Should be for everyone!"
- Cristina Corteggiani: "Not only teens, should be applied to everyone!"
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