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MI HB4203
MI HB4203Traffic control: traffic regulation; seasonal weight restrictions; revise exemption for tow truck, wrecker, or road service vehicles under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).
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Introduced
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
In Committee
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Crossed Over
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled"Michigan vehicle code,"by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 2024 PA 106.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan vehicle code to revise exemptions for tow trucks, wreckers, and road service vehicles during seasonal weight restrictions. Specifically, the bill expands the existing exemptions for public utility vehicles to now include wreckers when removing vehicles involved in accidents, disabled vehicles, or impounded vehicles. Under the new provisions, wreckers can travel on restricted roads during seasonal weight limits (typically March, April, and May) when responding to these types of situations, provided they notify the county road commission and travel at speeds not exceeding 35 miles per hour. The bill requires wreckers to provide details about their emergency vehicle removal, similar to the existing requirements for public utility vehicles. This change will allow tow truck and wrecker operators more flexibility to respond to vehicle emergencies during periods of road weight restrictions, which are typically implemented to protect roads from damage during spring thaw conditions when road surfaces are more vulnerable to heavy loads.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (26)
Gina Johnsen (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joe Aragona (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Will Bruck (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Jim DeSana (R),
Alabas Farhat (D),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Phil Green (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Peter Herzberg (D),
Tom Kunse (R),
Tullio Liberati (D),
Greg Markkanen (R),
David Martin (R),
Luke Meerman (R),
Jerry Neyer (R),
David Prestin (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
Kathy Schmaltz (R),
Will Snyder (D),
Karen Whitsett (D),
Jason Woolford (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure (on 05/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4203 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4203.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4203-QCNMYVT1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4203-N8529H3M.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4203-Z7QHNJ92.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4203.htm |
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