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This bill, titled "Traffic control: driver license; instruction in work zone safety; require," proposes amendments to Michigan's vehicle code, specifically sections 309 and 310e, and adds a new section 309a. The primary change is the requirement, beginning January 1, 2027, for all applicants seeking an operator's license to complete a work zone safety education course, which must be developed in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Transportation and include at least 30 minutes of instruction on identifying and navigating construction zones, safety precautions, legal requirements, and safe driving behaviors in work zones. This requirement can be waived for individuals holding a valid out-of-state or international driver's license. Additionally, the bill mandates that applicants for a Level 2 graduated driver's license must also successfully complete this work zone safety course, with verification submitted to the Secretary of State before the license is issued. The bill also clarifies that the work zone safety course must be provided at no extra cost to participants in driver education programs.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5768