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MI HB5614
Bill
Status
5/29/2014
Primary Sponsor
Samir Singh
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AI Summary
HB 5614 Summary
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Amends MCL 257.601d of the Michigan Vehicle Code to establish penalties for moving violations committed while operating a vehicle on public property that result in death or serious injury.
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Creates a misdemeanor offense for committing a moving violation that causes death of another person, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000, or both.
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Creates a misdemeanor offense for committing a moving violation that causes serious impairment of a body function to another person, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500, or both.
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Applies to moving violations committed on highways, frozen public lakes, streams, ponds, parking areas, and other places open to the general public.
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Preserves the right to charge, convict, or punish a person for any other violation of law in addition to violations under this section.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; violations; operation of a motor vehicle on property open to public in a manner that would be a moving violation if on public property causing death or serious impairment of a body function; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 601d of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.601d).
Traffic control, traffic regulation
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 05/29/2014
6/3/2014