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MI HB5608
Bill
Status
4/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
Martin Howrylak
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AI Summary
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Excludes power-driven mobility devices from the definition of "motor vehicle" when used by individuals with mobility disabilities under the Michigan Vehicle Code.
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Adds individuals using power-driven mobility devices to the definition of "pedestrian" for traffic purposes.
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Defines "power-driven mobility device" as a wheelchair or other battery, fuel, or engine-powered device designed for individuals with mobility disabilities for locomotion.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; pedestrians; definition of motor vehicle; exclude power-driven mobility devices under certain circumstances, and include disabled individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices in definition of pedestrian. Amends secs. 33 & 39 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.33 & 257.39) & adds sec. 43b.
State agencies (existing): state
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/27/2016
4/28/2016