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MI HB4728
Bill
Status
6/9/2011
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Santana
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AI Summary
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Replaces the term "driver" with "operator" throughout the section to apply to both vehicle and bicycle operators.
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Changes the requirement from "see" to "determine" that stopping or turning can be made safely before proceeding.
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Establishes separate hand signal requirements for bicycles, allowing right turns with the right arm extended horizontally (instead of requiring left arm signals for all vehicles).
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Adds a new subsection (5) requiring commercial motor vehicles exceeding 24 inches from steering post to left body limit or 14 feet from steering post to rear to use signal lamps or mechanical devices instead of hand signals.
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Renumbers existing subsections and clarifies that violations constitute civil infractions.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; traffic regulation; alternative method for signaling a turn; allow when operating a bicycle. Amends sec. 648 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.648).
Vehicles, equipment
Last Action
Re-referred To Committee On Transportation
6/12/2012