"Stay Safe, Stay Silent: Michigan’s Must-Know Traffic Stop Rights for Seniors"

In Michigan, as in every state, what you say to a law enforcement officer can be used as evidence against you. Many people lose critical legal protections not because they broke the law, but because they talked too much, tried to be polite, or believed honesty would make the situation easier.

This chapter explains what not to say, why it matters under Michigan law, and what to say instead to protect your constitutional rights without escalating the encounter.