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Transportation
Driver’s License:
“What Every Driver Must Know”
“Applying for a License or ID “
What to bring: national driver’s license,passport.naturalization papers
or alien identification, proof of Michigan residence (utility bill or bank statement)
Driving lessons:
Buying a car: for information (for new and used)
New Car - If you buy a new car the dealer will register the car with the State of Michigan and get your license plate. You must sign and keep this and the insurance form in the car.
Used Car - Craig’s List can be useful for finding a used car, but be careful.
Blue Book is helpful in giving car prices to compare,
In Michigan a car does not have to pass a state inspection. Ask a neighborhood garage if a mechanic would inspect it and what the fee is. With a used car, you must take the vehicle title from the seller to the SOS office to apply for a new title and to register the vehicle in your name.
Car fax will give a specific history of a car with vin. ($10)
Zipcar, a car sharing service: see to make reservation
License Plates - Titling and registering a vehicle -
Automobile Insurance No-fault insurance is required in Michigan.
(Insurance Counselor)
Traffic Violations and Parking Tickets
• Speed limits are enforced.
• Pay parking tickets or you will be fined. See and select “online service,” parking ticket payments.
• Stop for a School Bus when the red lights on the bus are flashing.
• Turning Right on a red light is OK after a complete stop if there is no traffic and no sign which says NO TURN ON RED.
• It is illegal to text while driving. In some communities, there is a law against talking on the phone while driving. Hands-free devices are allowed.
Auto Accident Procedures
If you are involved in a major vehicle accident with personal injuries, call 911.
If you are involved in a minor vehicle accident, call the police non-emergency car response number 734-994-2911 or the no response number 734-994-2875 and then collect the following information from the other driver:
• Date, location and time of accident
• Driver name, address and telephone information
• Vehicle insurance company name, policy number, address, telephone number
• Vehicle license number, make and model and the vehicle identification number (VIN) which is readable through the windshield on the driver’s side
• If the police is present, get name and the police report number
Contact your insurance company
You may obtain the police report online at and click on police link.
Safety Precautions Recommended by the Police to avoid car theft and accidents
• Always use seat belts, as required by law.
• Place small children in approved car restraints, see .
• Have infants and children ride in the back seat.
• Lock car doors while driving.
• When you get out of the car, always take your keys.
• Lock your car when you park it. At night park in lighted areas.
• Keep your gas tank at lest half full, especially in winter.
• Never pick up hitchhikers.
• If an intruder approaches your car, blow your horn until he/she leaves or you attract attention from other people.
• If a suspicious car seems to be following you, pull into an open, lighted gas station.
AAA Michigan
American Automobile Association: see or michigan
Winter Driving
Taxi
To phone, see taxicab in the Yellow Pages or Google “taxi ann arbor, mi” for choices. Most cab companies drive to the airport and it is best to make a reservation. Tip the driver 15% of cost of ride.
Bus
City - see for schedules and cost.
UM- free MAGIC BUS, see for information
Out of town bus service - see Greyhound Bus Lines at greyhound. com
Train
Amtrak, located at 325 Depot Street, see or 1-800-872-7245
Bicycle
Helmets should be worn and bikes should be locked when not in use.
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