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MI SB0186

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Casperson

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan vehicle code section 705 to modify brake requirements for motorcycles and mopeds, changing "which" to "that" in the description of brake operation by hand or foot.

  • Changes language in subdivision (d) from "shall" to "does" regarding applicability of brake requirements to farmer-owned trailers and semitrailers used exclusively for farming operations.

  • Adds new subsection (4) exempting slasher saw tables from brake equipment requirements.

  • Clarifies subsection numbering by renumbering subsection (4) regarding brake maintenance to subsection (5).

  • Modifies language regarding implements of husbandry brakes to reference federal standards 49 CFR 393.40 and increases maximum speed limitation to 25 miles per hour for vehicles hauling unbraked implements.

Legislative Description

Vehicles; equipment; requirement for brakes; exempt log slasher units. Amends sec. 705 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.705).

Vehicles, equipment

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation

2/22/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/22/2011

Full Bill Text

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