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Michigan Speed & Red-Light Cameras Laws (2026)

Info: Michigan law authorizes the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to run automated speed cameras in highway work zones, but only where workers are present and only from April 2, 2026 onward (2024 PA 164, MCL 257.627c).

InfoVerified Jul 28, 2026

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Michigan law authorizes the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to run automated speed cameras in highway work zones, but only where workers are present and only from April 2, 2026 onward (2024 PA 164, MCL 257.627c). A first offense of 10 mph or more over the limit brings a written warning; a second within three years is up to $150 and a third or later up to $300 — all civil infractions with no license points. As of mid-2026 no cameras were issuing warnings or citations, and MDOT has publicly targeted spring 2027.

Official source: legislature.mi.gov →

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Speed & Red-Light Cameras in states bordering Michigan

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IndianaConditional
Indiana has no red-light cameras and no general speed cameras for local enforcement. …
Verified Jul 29, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
OhioConditional
Ohio municipalities may run speed cameras and red-light cameras under home rule, subject to restrictions, but a 2025 law (HB 54) bans camera use by counties and townships.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: codes.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →
WisconsinRestricted
Wisconsin bans photo radar: state and local authorities may not use photographic speed detection, and there is no general red-light or speed camera authority (349.02(3)).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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