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MI HB4320

Bill

Status

Passed

7/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Aric Nesbitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Drivers must cross railroad tracks in a single gear without shifting gears while traversing the crossing.

  • 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.

  • Stops are not required when a uniformed police officer or traffic control signal directs traffic to proceed.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/6/2015
Transportation And Infrastructure3/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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