What is the Michigan law on texting while driving?

• A. Texting while driving is illegal for all drivers.
• B. It is legal for all drivers as long as they are not moving.
• C. It is allowed for commercial drivers only.
• D. It is allowed when using hands-free devices.

Answer: (A)

Texting while driving is illegal for all drivers in Michigan. The law targets the act of composing, sending, or reading text messages while you’re behind the wheel on public roads, recognizing that this distraction raises the risk of a crash. Because the prohibition applies to everyone and is about the action itself rather than a specific group or situation, it’s not allowed whether you’re in a moving vehicle, stopped, or using a device. The other options don’t fit because the rule isn’t limited to commercial drivers, isn’t about being stationary, and isn’t allowed even with hands-free devices—texting is simply not permitted while driving.