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MI SB0576

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Darwin Booher

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan Vehicle Code Section 682 to extend school bus stopping requirements to public transit buses operated by specified public agencies and nonprofits that transport pupils to or from school.

  • Requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet from a stopped public transit bus displaying two alternately flashing red lights and remain stopped until the bus resumes motion or signals are deactivated.

  • Allows drivers to proceed past a stopped public transit bus at no more than 10 miles per hour at intersections controlled by traffic officers or signals, with due caution for passenger safety.

  • Classifies violations as civil infractions and authorizes courts to impose community service of up to 100 hours at a school in addition to civil fines and costs.

  • Defines "public transit bus" as buses transporting pupils operated by county/city/township authorities, metropolitan transportation authorities, public transportation authorities, or nonprofit corporations providing transportation services.

Legislative Description

Transportation; other; drivers of vehicles approaching certain public transit buses; require to stop if red lights are flashing. Amends sec. 682 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.682).

Vehicles, equipment

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation

8/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation8/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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