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MI HB5610

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

George Darany

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operation of passenger vehicles or pickup trucks towing more than one vehicle or trailer on Michigan highways.

  • Requires drawbars or connections between towed vehicles not exceed 15 feet in length, with red flags displayed on chain/rope/cable connections at least 12 inches square.

  • Establishes that towed vehicles must be attached with coupling devices that keep lateral deviation to no more than 3 inches and secured with safety chains on each side of the coupling.

  • Allows pickup trucks with fifth wheel assemblies and appropriate towing ratings to tow a recreational semitrailer plus one additional trailer if total length does not exceed 65 feet and additional trailer weight does not exceed the empty weight of the truck or semitrailer.

  • Prohibits operating motor vehicles with temporary towing devices (such as ball and hitch) attached unless actively towing, and establishes civil infraction penalties for violations.

Legislative Description

Vehicles; equipment; removal of certain towing devices from a vehicle when not in use; require. Amends sec. 721 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.721).

Vehicles, equipment

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 05/10/2012

5/10/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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