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MI SB0702

Bill

Status

Passed

12/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Casperson

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows wrecker operators towing a single disabled vehicle to operate without mileage limitations on their special permit, removing previous distance restrictions.

  • Permits wreckers towing a combination of disabled vehicles to operate across the entire towing distance with a single special permit, allowing operators to choose any lawful removal point within that distance.

  • Restricts wreckers from operating on highways, roads, streets, or structures listed by the state transportation department unless the disabled vehicle is located on one of those roads or structures.

  • Establishes a civil infraction with fines of $250 to $500 for wrecker owners or operators who violate the highway restriction requirements in subsection (d), in addition to any other applicable fines.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; traffic regulation; special permit for certain exceptions to weight limitation towing distance; modify. Amends sec. 716 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.716).

Traffic control: traffic regulation

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0453'16 12/30/16 Addenda

12/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure4/12/2016
Transportation1/13/2016

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