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MI HB5635
Bill
Status
5/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Peter Lucido
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AI Summary
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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.
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First violation of the headlight requirement is a civil infraction.
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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.
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Prohibits operating vehicles on highways with only parking lights illuminated on the front when lighted lamps are required by law.
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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