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MI SB0593

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Shirkey

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan vehicle code section 320a to modify driver's license point system for traffic violations and civil infractions recorded by the Secretary of State.

  • Adds new section 751 prohibiting law enforcement agencies from using unmanned traffic monitoring devices (photo-radar, photo-lidar, CCTV, or similar automated systems) to detect or enforce traffic violations, speed limits, or HOV lane violations.

  • Defines "unmanned traffic monitoring device" as any automated or remote enforcement system where a lawfully authorized human would not have firsthand visual sight of the vehicle at time of detection.

  • Establishes that violations detected by unmanned traffic monitoring devices in other states shall not be recorded or assessed points against Michigan license holders' records.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; violations; use of unmanned traffic monitoring device for ticketing traffic infractions; prohibit. Amends sec. 320a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.320a) & adds sec. 751.

Traffic control: traffic regulation

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation

11/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation11/3/2015

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