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MI HB5523
Bill
Status
3/24/2016
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Forlini
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AI Summary
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Amends MCL 257.618 to add gender-inclusive language ("he or she") to the requirement that drivers involved in accidents immediately stop at the scene or report to police.
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption in violation proceedings that a vehicle's registered owner was the driver at the time of the violation, based on proof of vehicle use and registered ownership.
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Increases penalties for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in vehicle damage from a single fine/imprisonment option to allow 1 or more of: imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $100.00, or community service for not more than 100 hours.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; violations; violations for leaving the scene of an accident; modify. Amends sec. 618 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.618).
Traffic control: violations
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/24/2016
4/12/2016