Mid-Michiganders optimistic about new distracted driving law

Michigan drivers will have to keep their hands off the phone according to a new law signed Wednesday morning by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

“People are getting hurt left and right. And nobody’s taking the time to look left or right,” said driver Shawn Novak, who feels an update on distracted driving was long overdue.

Michigan’s old law only banned texting while driving.

This new one bars phone calls, cameras and social media use.