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MI HB5610
Bill
Status
5/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
George Darany
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AI Summary
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Prohibits operation of passenger vehicles or pickup trucks towing more than one vehicle or trailer on Michigan highways.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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