Bill > SB0581

This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to enhance penalties for moving violations that cause physical injury or death to a "vulnerable roadway user" (such as a bicyclist or pedestrian) or an individual operating an implement of husbandry (like a farm vehicle) on a highway. The bill creates new felony offenses for violations that cause serious injury (up to 5 years in prison) or death (up to 15 years in prison). It also requires individuals convicted of these offenses to complete a driver improvement course approved by the Secretary of State. The bill ties the effectiveness of these changes to the passage of related bills addressing vulnerable roadway users and driver's license suspensions.