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Be Prepared for These Snowy Situations

January 28th, 2013 at 10:40 am star

Posted in Uncategorized, News by Jason Waechter, Esq.
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Up-Close & Personal with the 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray

January 22nd, 2013 at 3:19 pm star

Posted in Uncategorized, News by Jason Waechter, Esq.
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Video Footage from the Detroit Auto Show

January 18th, 2013 at 3:22 pm star

Posted in Uncategorized, News by Jason Waechter, Esq.
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Top 15 Cars to See at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show

January 17th, 2013 at 2:03 pm star

Posted in Uncategorized, News by Jason Waechter, Esq.
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Detroit Auto Show Opens; Cadillac with the Win

January 14th, 2013 at 4:13 pm star

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New Kelsey Law Bans Michigan Teens from Using Cellphone While Driving

January 9th, 2013 at 3:50 pm star

Do you have a new teen driver in the house? Then there's a new Michigan law that will affect you and your teen. This past Tuesday Gov. Rick Snyder signed Kelsey's Law, which prohibits new teen drivers from using a cellphone while on the road.

The law was developed in response to the death of Kelsey Dawn Raffaele, a 17-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie. Back in 2010 Kelsey crashed her vehicle while on her phone and attempting to pass another car on icy roads, resulting in her death.

The new law states that drivers with a Level I or a Level II graduated license are banned from holding a cellphone while behind the wheel. There are however exceptions, using the voice operation-hands free option on a phone to make urgent calls such as reporting traffic accidents, crime, or medical emergencies is allowed.

This law accompanies the one already in place in Michigan where all drivers are prohibited from texting and using the internet while driving. For the first offense drivers will be fined $100, any additional will be $200.

Kelsey's mother Bonnie Raffaele has been traveling throughout Michigan since Kelsey's death to speak to high school students about the seriousness of distracted driving. Raffaele has also formed “KDR Challenge”, which not only stands for her daughter's initials, but also “Kids Driving Responsibly.” Raffaele says of the newly signed law, “I know that Kelsey is up in heaven just clapping and screaming for joy over this because of the lives that can be saved through the tragic death of hers,” (New Michigan law prohibits teens from using cellphones while driving, Chad Livengood, Detroit News, http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130109/POLITICS02/301090358).

Kelsey's death hit home for Snyder not only because his own daughter is named Kelsey, but also because she just got her license back in August; “this is one that strikes our hearts in terms of making a difference in people's lives,” (New Michigan law prohibits teens from using cellphones while driving, Chad Livengood, Detroit News).

To find out more about KDR Challenge visit http://www.thekdrchallenge.com/.

To find out more on the Kelsey's Law visit http://kelseyslaw.com.

Posted in Uncategorized, Legal, News by Jason Waechter, Esq.
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Michigan's EIP Course Can Help Your Driving Record

December 20th, 2012 at 10:26 am star

Posted in Uncategorized, Legal, News by Jason Waechter, Esq.
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Ford & Toyota Recalls

December 6th, 2012 at 2:58 pm star

Posted in Uncategorized, News by Jason Waechter, Esq.
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Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview Tickets Available NOW!

November 28th, 2012 at 10:37 am star

It's almost that time again and no, we're not talking about the holidays; the North American International Auto Show! Tickets for the Charity Preview are on sale NOW.

The event dates are:

Press Preview: January 14-15
Industry Preview: January 16-17
Charity Preview: January 18
Public Show: January 19-27

If you can't wait till the Public Show then you'll want to take full advantage of the Charity Preview. Preview tickets are $300, $290 is tax deductible. The event runs from 6pm-9pm and is black tie. Proceeds from the Charity Preview go to an array of different children's charities. This event has raised over $87 million since 1976 for southeastern Michigan children's charities, $49 million of which has been within the last ten years. For more information on the Charity Preview call 888-838-7500 or visit http://www.naias.com/the-2013-show/charity-preview.aspx

Public Show dates and hours:

Saturday, January 19-Saturday, January 26, 2013

9am-10pm (no admittance after 9pm).

Sunday, January 27, 2013

9am-7pm (no admittance after 6pm).

For handicap accessibility early access is available at 8am at the Oakland Entrance.

You can buy tickets online or onsite for $12, additional $3 for Auto Show Program. Be sure to follow these instructions if buying online:

After purchase print voucher to redeem tickets at the eTicket window at the Oakland Hall entrance.
Ticket window will be open from 8am-9pm January 19-26 and from 8am-6pm January 27.
Every order must be collected in its entirety.
Bring photo ID for ticket pickup.

Group tickets are also available with a 30 person minimum. Discounted group rates are $8 a ticket, additional $3 for Auto Show Program.