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MI HB5635

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Peter Lucido

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires motor vehicles in Michigan to display lighted lamps and illuminating devices at all times that windshield wipers are deployed in a continuous fashion to clear rain, snow, or other moisture.

  • First violation of the headlight requirement is a civil infraction.

  • Second or subsequent violation is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not less than $500, or both.

  • Prohibits operating vehicles on highways with only parking lights illuminated on the front when lighted lamps are required by law.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Vehicles; equipment; use of headlights while operating a motor vehicle in precipitation; require and provide penalties for noncompliance. Amends sec. 684 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.684).

Vehicles: equipment

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/10/2016

5/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure5/10/2016

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