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Yesterday at 4:48 AM  The federally funded mobilization is meant to reverse a decline in the state's seat belt use rate that began in 2010 and continued through last year when belt use hit 93.6 percent, down from the all-time high of 97.9 percent in 2009.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A public information campaign will kick off Wednesday to help get the word out on a new law for teen drivers. Known as Kelsey's Law, the restriction was named in honor of Kelsey Raffaele, 17, of Sault Ste. Marie, who was killed in a cell phone-related crash in 2010.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Restaurant and bar owners are being asked to place "talking" urinal cakes in their restrooms to discouraging customers from drinking and driving.

Monday, April 02, 2012  More than 80 percent of Michigan motorists feel drivers talking on cell phones are more likely to be involved in a crash, despite the fact more than 56 percent admittedly make and accept cell phone calls while driving.

Friday, December 09, 2011  The number of Americans killed in car accidents is down to its lowest levels in 60 years.

Monday, October 18, 2010  Students around the state will soon have a new safety net while riding those yellow buses.