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MI HB5598

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Dale Zorn

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands authority for counties to adopt uniform traffic code by reference, in addition to existing authority for cities, townships, and villages.

  • Director of Department of State Police promulgates uniform traffic code complying with Administrative Procedures Act; local governments may adopt by reference without publishing full text.

  • Uniform traffic code must specify whether violations are misdemeanors or civil infractions; civil sanctions cannot exceed those in Michigan Vehicle Code.

  • Provisions on driving under influence must be identical to Michigan Vehicle Code sections 625-625m; parking signs for persons with disabilities must be 12"x18" minimum with international handicapped symbol.

  • Commercial vehicle violations limited to one citation per violation per 24-hour period; equipment violation citations dismissed if owner/operator provides proof of repair within 14 days; 70% of civil fines go to issuing jurisdiction, 30% to library purposes.

Legislative Description

Counties; ordinances; uniform traffic code; authorize counties to adopt. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of 1956 PA 62 (MCL 257.951 et seq.).

Counties, ordinances

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 05/04/2012

5/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Local, Intergovernmental, And Regional Affairs5/3/2012

Full Bill Text

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