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MI HB4320
Bill
Status
7/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Aric Nesbitt
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AI Summary
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School bus drivers must stop between 15 and 50 feet from railroad tracks, activate hazard lights, turn off interior switches, open doors/windows, and listen and look both directions before proceeding.
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Drivers must cross railroad tracks in a single gear without shifting gears while traversing the crossing.
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Stops are not required at inactive railroad tracks (completely paved over or removed with all warning devices removed), on freeways with deactivated signals/gates, or at crossings marked with "exempt" signs.
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Stops are not required when a uniformed police officer or traffic control signal directs traffic to proceed.
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Violations constitute a civil infraction subject to a fine of up to $100 and are processed under the Michigan Vehicle Code.
Legislative Description
Transportation; school vehicles; requirement for driver of school bus to stop at certain railroad track grade crossings; revise. Amends sec. 57 of 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1857).
Transportation: school vehicles
Last Action
Assigned Pa 129'15 With Immediate Effect
7/21/2015