McGrail Law Office:
Most people do not understand ramifications of various driving offenses. Below is a list of common offenses and the effects those tickets will have on you and your driving record.
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI, DUI,OUIL)
- 93 Day Misdemeanor (potential of 93 days in Jail)
- 30 Day suspended license followed by a 150 day restricted license
- 6 points on your driving record
- Court Costs and Fines
- $1,000.00 "Driver Responsibility" Fee assessed each year for two years by the Secretary of State to renew your license
- A second drinking and driving offense within 7 years will result in a 1 year Misdemeanor with a minimum of a one year revoked license.
- A third drinking and driving offense within 10 years will result in a 5 year felony with a minimum of a five year revoked license.
Operating While Visibly Impaired
- 93 Day Misdemeanor
- 90 Day restricted license
- 4 points on your driving record
- Court Costs and Fines
- $500 "Driver Responsibility" Fee assessed each year for two years by the Secretary of State to renew your license
- A second drinking and driving offense within 7 years will result in a 1 year Misdemeanor with a minimum of a one year revoked license.
- A third drinking and driving offense within 10 years will result in a 5 year felony with a minimum of a five year revoked license.
Driving While License Suspended (DWLS)
- 90 Day Misdemeanor
- 2 points on you driving record
- Court Costs and Fines
- Various License sanctions depending on suspension
Reckless Driving
- 90 Day Misdemeanor
- 6 points on your driving record
- 90 day suspended license
Open Intoxicants in Motor Vehicle
- 90 Day Misdemeanor
- 2 points on your driving record
- Potential license sanctions depending on prior record
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
- 90 Day Misdemeanor
- 6 points on your driving record
- Possible 90 day suspension
Careless Driving
- 3 points on your driving record
Speeding Ticket
- 0-5 points on your driving record depending on speed
Disregard Traffic Signal
- 3 points on your driving record
This is obviously only a couple of tickets a person can be issued. Points stay on your Michigan Driving record for two years, but, insurance companies are allowed to look at the last three years in computing your insurance premiums. You can save thousands of dollars by contacting the right attorney.