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MI SB1077

Bill

Status

Engrossed

11/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Knezek

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires motor vehicle drivers to maintain a safe distance of at least 5 feet to the left when overtaking and passing bicycles proceeding in the same direction.

  • Allows motor vehicle drivers to pass bicycles in no-passing zones if it is safe to do so, notwithstanding existing no-passing restrictions.

  • Requires drivers to return to the right-hand edge of the highway as soon as safely clear of the overtaken bicycle.

  • Violations of this section are classified as civil infractions.

  • Bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; traffic regulation; requirement for operator of a motor vehicle to maintain a 5-foot distance when passing bicyclists; establish. Amends sec. 636 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.636).

Traffic control: traffic regulation

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure

11/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure11/9/2016
Judiciary9/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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