MI HB5538

Prohibits individuals with a level 2 graduated license from using a cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle on highways or streets, with exceptions for emergency situations, reporting crimes, and law enforcement duties.

Defines "use" of a cellular telephone to mean initiating a call, answering a call, or listening to or engaging in verbal communication through the device.

Classifies violations of the cellular telephone prohibition as civil infractions, with enforcement allowed only as a secondary action when the driver has been detained for another violation or involved in a collision.

Allows local governments to adopt or enforce ordinances substantially corresponding to the cellular telephone restriction, superseding all conflicting local ordinances.

Makes technical amendments to existing driver point system provisions in sections 320a and 732 and adds violations of the new cellular telephone section to the list of violations not subject to point assessment on driver records.