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MI HB6455

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/16/2010

Primary Sponsor

Paul Opsommer

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Vehicle Code section 658 to create a temporary exemption from motorcycle crash helmet requirements during July 1-31, 2011.

  • Maintains existing requirements that motorcycle operators and riders under 19 years old wear approved crash helmets, except during the July 2011 waiver period.

  • Requires moped operators under 19 years old to wear crash helmets at all times on public thoroughfares.

  • Exempts autocycle operators from helmet requirements if the vehicle is equipped with a roof meeting crash helmet standards, and requires autocycle occupants to wear seat belts on public highways.

  • Specifies that crash helmets must be approved by the Michigan Department of State Police, which shall promulgate implementation rules under the Administrative Procedures Act.

Legislative Description

Vehicles; equipment; helmet law; waive motorcycle crash helmet requirement for month of July 2011. Amends sec. 658 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.658).

Vehicles, motorcycles

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/17/2010

9/21/2010

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform9/16/2010

Full Bill Text

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