Chapter 5: Misdemeanor Nonmoving Violations

5.1Introduction and Scope Note

The principal source of Michigan traffic law is the Michigan Vehicle Code (MVC). The MVC clearly distinguishes the misdemeanor traffic offense from the felony and civil infraction. “It is a misdemeanor for a person to violate [the MVC], unless that violation is by [the MVC] or other law of this state declared to be a felony or a civil infraction.” MCL 257.901(1).1

1   A detailed table including traffic misdemeanors and related sanctions is available at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/OffenseCode_73877_7.pdf.