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MI SB0465
MI SB0465Vehicles: equipment; restrictions for following snowplows; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 643b.
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Introduced
08/24/2023
08/24/2023
In Committee
05/14/2024
05/14/2024
Crossed Over
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
Passed
06/18/2024
06/18/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/30/2024
07/30/2024
Introduced Session
102nd Legislature
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled ?An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,? (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 643b.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to add a new section, Section 643b, which establishes restrictions for vehicles following behind snowplows. The key provisions are:
1. Vehicles must maintain a distance of at least 200 feet when following a snowplow, except when legally overtaking or passing the snowplow.
2. Vehicles approaching a stopped snowplow at an intersection must stop at least 20 feet from the snowplow.
3. Violations of these provisions are considered civil infractions.
4. The term "snowplow" is defined as a vehicle operated on behalf of the state, a county, or a municipality, actively engaged in snow and ice removal, and operating the required lights.
The bill is intended to improve safety on Michigan's roads during winter weather conditions by establishing clear rules for vehicles interacting with snowplows actively clearing the roads.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0072'24 With Immediate Effect (on 07/30/2024)
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