• Michigan has seat belt laws for drivers of all ages.fasten seat belt image by enens from Fotolia.com
  
  As with other states, Michigan has specific state motor vehicle traffic laws. All drivers, whether from Michigan or another state or country, are expected to observe and adhere to the driving laws as outlined by the State of Michigan. The Michigan Vehicle Code provides traffic laws which are enforced by local officers and Michigan State Police troopers. Such laws pertain to the environment within an individual's vehicle, as well as how the driver interacts with traffic and his surroundings.
  
  

The Michigan Left

• Michigan has a type of left turn named after the state itself. The "Michigan Left" may be a confusing maneuver for drivers who are not familiar with the concept. When coming up to an intersection which prohibits left turns, drivers are expected to bypass the illegal left turn and use a proper U-turn intersection, which may or may not have a traffic light at it. If there is a traffic light, drivers must adhere, as usual, to traffic light rules. A Michigan Left U-turn is typically located just past the illegal left turn intersection. A driver is expected to turn around within the designated "U" and continue straight until he can make a right turn onto the street he originally wanted to turn left onto.
  
  

Sound Volume Limits

• Drivers with a loud stereo system or loud exhaust, for example, must adhere to designated sound volume limits. The Michigan Department of Transportation, or MDOT, has listed traffic laws regarding the appropriate decibel levels and what they may not exceed. Michigan legislature provides these laws in depth via section MCL 257.707c.
  
  

Cell Phone Usage

• Some states have banned cell phone usage while driving due to studies associated with cell phones and driving accidents. Michigan does not have any specific laws that prevent the usage of cell phones while driving. According to MI Drive, however, a "driver who becomes distracted by using a cell phone, and commits a traffic violation could be charged with careless driving." In addition, some municipalities have local ordinances prohibiting cell phone usage while driving, and such ordinances are to post signs alerting drivers of the local law.
  
  

Seat Belts and Safety Restraints

• The State of Michigan enforces seat belt and safety restraint laws, as outlined by Michigan Legislature section 257.710e. A child under 4 years of age must be properly restrained within a child safety seat regardless of where he is sitting in the car. In addition, it is mandatory for all front seat passengers and drivers to wear a seat belt, as well as passengers in the backseat who are between the ages of 4 and 15. Michigan also encourages those 16 and older to wear seatbelts for safety. Michigan law does have seat belt exceptions, such as for cars built prior to 1965, which may not have seat belts available to them.