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How Michigan State Police Plan To Enforce Executive Order That Bans Travel Between Residences

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Michigan’s “stay home, stay safe,” executive order is extended through the end of April. The order now bans travel between two residences. 

That means no travel to vacation homes or visiting friends. Some exceptions are visiting a healthcare facility, taking care of a family member, and for childcare.

Sergeant Evan Hauger with the Michigan State Police explains what their role is in making sure this new guideline is followed.

“We are not pulling over cars to see if people are violating the executive order," he says. "If cars are pulled over for a violation of the Michigan vehicle code, they may be asked their travel destinations.”

On the rare occasion they do find someone isn’t following the executive order, they try to get the driver to voluntarily comply first.

“We are trying to obtain voluntary compliance with the executive order," Hauger says. "If we can’t obtain voluntary compliance, enforced action may be taken. But again, we like to stress that we are also trying to minimize our contact unnecessarily.”

Willful violation of the executive order is a misdemeanor and carries a fine of $500 or 90 days in jail.

Hauger says the state police have written very few violations of the executive order.

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