LANSING ? Michigan Drivers under age 19 who have a crash because they were using their cell phone while driving could lose the right to talk and drive, Secretary of State Terri Land announced Thursday.
Under Land’s order, any teen driver still under the graduated driver’s license or still on probation could have a restriction on cell phone use while driving added to his or her license if cell phone use contributed to a crash or traffic violation.
“Most drivers understand the responsibility of getting behind the wheel and avoiding risky distractions like cell phone use,” Land said. “Unfortunately, not everyone gets the message. Many traffic mishaps involving inexperienced drivers also involve cell phones. Education and parental involvement remain the most effective means for impressing good driving skills upon teens. However, this optional licensing restriction is one more tool that reinforces the importance of safe, courteous driving.”
Teens who have a crash or get a ticket have to be reexamined and can face license restrictions or suspension.
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