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MI HB5608

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Martin Howrylak

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Excludes power-driven mobility devices from the definition of "motor vehicle" when used by individuals with mobility disabilities under the Michigan Vehicle Code.

  • Adds individuals using power-driven mobility devices to the definition of "pedestrian" for traffic purposes.

  • Defines "power-driven mobility device" as a wheelchair or other battery, fuel, or engine-powered device designed for individuals with mobility disabilities for locomotion.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure4/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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