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MI HB6233

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Brian Calley

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Doubles the fine for moving violations committed in work zones, emergency scenes, school zones (30 minutes before through 30 minutes after school), or school bus zones.

  • Establishes a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to $1,000 fine or 1 year imprisonment for moving violations with 3+ points in work zones or school bus zones that cause injury to another person.

  • Establishes a felony offense punishable by up to $7,500 fine or 15 years imprisonment for moving violations with 3+ points in work zones or school bus zones that cause death to another person.

  • Exempts violators from criminal penalties if the injury or death was caused by the negligence of the injured or deceased person in the work zone or school bus zone.

  • Defines "school bus zone" as the area within 20 feet of a school bus displaying two alternately flashing red lights at the same level.

Legislative Description

Crimes; vehicle offenses; moving violations in a school bus zone; provide increased penalties. Amends sec. 601b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.601b).

Crimes, vehicle offenses

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 06/02/2010

6/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation6/1/2010

Full Bill Text

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