During the month of July, Michigan State Police , as well as city and county police officers across the state, will be conducting dedicated speed enforcement using federal highway safety funding to encourage safer driving throughout the summer.
According to Michigan State Police, in 2022, there were 26,700 crashes on Michigan roads that involved speeding − an increase from 24,555 speed-related crashes in 2021 − so director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning Katie Bower says the increased enforcement in July is to help save lives and change risky driving behaviors.
“Each speeding vehicle is a potential catalyst for tragedy, adding to the grim tally of preventable fatalities and crashes each year,” Bower said in a news release. “It is our hope this speed enforcement period will help lessen the impact of dangerous, impatient drivers this summer. While some people may focus on fines for speeding, the biggest issues are how many lives are put at risk because of speeding and how many crashes could be avoided if drivers simply slowed down.”