Michigan State Police are cracking down on aggressive and distracted drivers Thursday on I-696.
The enforcement zone will be between Novi Road and Telegraph Road on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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"We will be looking for aggressive drivers, seatbelt use and distracted driving," MSP said in a tweet.
MSP has conducted similar crackdowns on freeways around Southeast Michigan, including M-14 near I-275 and on the Southfield Freeway.
Earlier this year, the Southfield Freeway crackdown resulted in 45 speeding tickets.
Fines for speeding in Michigan can vary, but standard costs are:
- 1-5 mph over limit (2) (Limited Access/0pts) $90.00
- 6-10 mph over limit (2) (Limited Access/1pts) $105.00
- 11-15 mph over limit (3) (Limited Access/2pts) $120.00
- 16-25 mph over limit (4) (Limited Access/3pts) $140.00
- 26+ mph over limit (4) (Limited Access/3pts) $155.00 + $4.00 per mile
After many comments from the motoring public, the MSP Special Enforcement Section next enforcement area is going to be along I 696 from Novi Road to Telegraph tomorrow, 8/16. We will be looking for aggressive drivers, seatbelt use and distracted driving. This will be from 9 to 5p pic.twitter.com/SByybG1J5q
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) August 15, 2018