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MI SB0421
Bill
AI Summary
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Changes violation of emergency vehicle right-of-way requirements from a civil infraction to a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.
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Creates a felony offense with a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 2 years, or both, when a violation causes injury to a police officer, firefighter, or other emergency response personnel in the immediate area of the approaching emergency vehicle.
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Creates a felony offense with a fine of not more than $7,500.00 or imprisonment for not more than 15 years, or both, when a violation causes death to a police officer, firefighter, or other emergency response personnel in the immediate area of the approaching emergency vehicle.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; traffic regulation; penalties for crime of failing to yield to or stop for approaching authorized emergency vehicle thereby causing injury or death to emergency personnel; amend. Amends sec. 653 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.653).
Traffic control: traffic regulation
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Criminal Justice
10/21/2015