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MI HB5966
Bill
Status
11/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Eileen Kowall
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AI Summary
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Removes separate point categories for speeding violations in work zones, consolidating all speeding violations into unified point structures (3-4 points depending on speed over limit).
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Eliminates the ability to increase prima facie speed limits as a local traffic regulation option under section 606.
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Replaces outdated references to "highway commissioner" with "state transportation department" throughout sections 608, 609, and 610.
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Updates traffic control device standards to reference the "Michigan manual on uniform traffic control devices" instead of older federal standards.
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Bill does not take effect unless companion bills HB 5962, HB 5963, HB 5964, and HB 5965 are also enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; violations; assessment of points for certain speeding violations; modify, and make other revisions. Amends secs. 320a, 606, 608, 609 & 610 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.320a et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5962'14, HB 5963'14, HB 5964'14, HB 5965'14
State agencies (existing), transportation
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 11/14/2014
12/2/2014