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MI SB0042
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates new commercial learner's permit under section 306a, allowing persons 18+ with valid operator's/chauffeur's license to drive commercial motor vehicles for 180 days while supervised by certified instructor or licensed adult.
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Establishes restrictions on commercial learner's permit holders: prohibits operation of vehicles transporting hazardous materials, limits tank vehicle operation to empty tanks, and restricts passenger vehicles to specified individuals only (instructors, auditors, inspectors, trainees).
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Permits renewal of commercial learner's permit once for additional 180 days without retaking knowledge tests if application made before original permit expires.
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Clarifies definitions of "commercial motor vehicle," "gross combination weight rating," "tandem axle assembly," and "tank vehicle" to align with federal commercial driver license regulations.
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Effective date July 8, 2015, except sections 43a and 625a which take effect upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Vehicles; driver training; certain requirements applicable to commercial learner's permit; amend to comply with federal regulations. Amends secs. 7a, 18b, 25, 43a, 67a, 212, 259, 306, 307, 309, 310d, 310e, 312e, 312f, 319, 319b, 324, 625a, 732, 803b & 904 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.7a et seq.) & adds sec. 306a.
Traffic control: driver license
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0011'15 With Immediate Effect
4/14/2015