Laws are often a result of a tragic situation, whether a death in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, a shooting, or the loss of a teenager as a result of texting and driving. Kelsey's Law, a Law signed by Governor Rick Snyder in 2013, restricts Graduated License 1 and 2 holders from using a cellphone while driving.
Kelsey's Law was drafted after the death of Kelsey Raffaele of Sault Ste. Marie, 17, who died in an automobile accident in 2010 due to the use of a cell phone. Her parents drafted the law to help prevent other parents from sufferring the same loss they are currently feeling.
If you live in Michigan and you drive down US-10, you may see the billboard that is advertising, and raising awareness of Kelsey's Law.
There is a scholarship that is given to high school juniors and seniors and it is hoping to "inspire them to change." This scholarship brings awareness to the dangers and possible long term consequences of texting and driving.
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