We defend truck drivers against traffic tickets that put CDL licenses and careers at risk. Based in Taylor, MI, we fight to protect your record so you can stay on the road.
We understand the unique challenges commercial drivers face and know how Michigan traffic laws impact CDL holders differently. Our focused approach helps minimize points, fines, and long-term consequences—so you can keep driving with confidence.
What CDL and Commercial Vehicle Drivers Need to Know A “defective equipment” ticket in Taylor is typically issued under MCL 257.683, which prohibits operating a motor vehicle that is “defective or unsafe” or that does not contain equipment required under the Michigan Vehicle Code. This statute is broad and includes...
Brake-related violations are among the most common issues that place commercial vehicles out of service during roadside inspections in Michigan. When the stop happens in Taylor—often along I-94, Telegraph, or during a targeted commercial vehicle enforcement detail—drivers can face both state-level citations and federal safety consequences under the FMCSA system....
Careless driving in Michigan is governed by MCL 257.626b. The statute defines careless driving as operating a vehicle “in a careless or negligent manner likely to endanger any person or property,” but without the level of willful disregard required for a reckless driving charge. It is a civil infraction, not...
What CDL and commercial-vehicle drivers need to know In Michigan, a charge of Disobeying a Traffic Control Device is governed by MCL 257.611. The statute requires all drivers to obey official traffic control devices unless otherwise directed by a police officer or temporary traffic authority. A “traffic control device” includes...
What CDL and Commercial Vehicle Drivers Need to Know Michigan treats failure-to-yield violations seriously, especially when a heavy truck or commercial motor vehicle is involved. In Taylor, these tickets are written under the Michigan Vehicle Code and prosecuted at the 23rd District Court, the local court with jurisdiction over traffic...
Applies to both CDL and non-CDL drivers operating in Michigan ℹ️ What the violation is under Michigan law Michigan’s handheld electronic device restrictions are found in MCL 257.602b. As of the 2023 update, the statute prohibits a driver from: Holding or manually using a mobile electronic device while operating a...
ℹ️ Guidance for CDL and Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers As a Michigan traffic attorney who routinely represents truck drivers, I see “inoperable equipment” citations issued throughout Wayne County, including by the Taylor Police Department and officers conducting commercial vehicle enforcement along I-94, Telegraph, and local industrial corridors. While the wording...
Lane-use tickets in Michigan generally fall under MCL 257.642, which governs how a driver must operate within a marked lane and when they may move from that lane. For commercial drivers operating through Taylor—particularly along I-94, US-24 (Telegraph), and the high-traffic industrial corridors—this is one of the more commonly issued...
Michigan does not use the phrase “logo violation” in its statutes. Instead, this citation refers to improper, missing, or non-compliant vehicle identification markings on a commercial motor vehicle. Depending on the officer’s wording, the underlying legal authority usually comes from Michigan’s adoption of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)....
In Michigan, vehicle and combination length limits are governed primarily by MCL 257.719. The statute establishes maximum lengths for various commercial vehicle configurations operating on public roadways. A vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or combination that exceeds these statutory limits without proper authorization (such as a valid oversize permit issued by MDOT...
📄 What an Overweight Violation Is Under Michigan Law In Michigan, overweight vehicle enforcement is governed primarily by MCL 257.722, which establishes maximum axle, wheel, and gross vehicle weights for vehicles operating on public roads. When a truck exceeds any of these limits, the officer—often a motor carrier enforcement officer...
ℹ️ What Commercial Drivers Need to Know A prohibited truck route ticket in Taylor typically arises under the city’s local traffic ordinances rather than a specific Michigan Compiled Laws section. Michigan law allows municipalities to restrict the operation of heavy commercial vehicles on designated roadways. That authority comes from MCL...
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