Watch Your Speed: Michigan Highways Could Have Speed Cameras Soon

Whenever I'm talking to friends from out of state, they're always surprised by our speed limits. Michigan's usual 70 mph speed limit ranks on the higher end of the speed limits around the US, and in some parts, the limit is 75. Of course, that's the official speed limit. Anyone from around here knows that even if you're in the fast lane going 75, that's considered slow. 85 or nothing (though the police don't see it that way).

Driving this fast is considered dangerous to you and others around you, but speeding cars is the most dangerous for construction workers. Sadly, there has been an uptick in construction zone casualties, and to curb speeding in these areas, Michigan could see extra enforcement measures added soon.

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The bill in question, House Bill 4132, was passed in the Senate on Thursday. The bill requires one final vote in the House before it can be sent to Governor Whitmer's desk, but the bill is expected to be signed into law if everything is passed.

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Some residents are against the idea of speed cameras being implemented, considering it overreaching, but most are in agreeance that "something needs to change." It's important to note these cameras would only be in construction zones and target drivers going over 10 mph. The current law requires officers to catch drivers in the act of speeding in these zones, but enforcement during the zones can be difficult.