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MI HB4167

Bill

Status

Passed

5/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ben Frederick

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows truck and trailer combinations designed and used to transport agricultural drainage tubing to operate at a maximum length of 75 feet on Michigan highways.

  • Maintains existing height limit of 13 feet 6 inches for all vehicles and holds vehicle owners liable for damage from collisions with bridges or viaducts.

  • Preserves all other vehicle length regulations for various truck and trailer combinations, including limits for motor vehicle transporters, recreational vehicles, and logging operations.

  • Requires all vehicle combinations to comply with motor carrier safety standards and connecting assembly requirements under the Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1963.

  • Establishes civil infraction penalties for violations, with vehicle owners subject to charges; effective date is 90 days after enactment (August 21, 2017).

Legislative Description

Vehicles; trucks; length limit; increase truck and trailer combinations transporting agricultural drainage tubing to 75 feet. Amends sec. 719 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.719).

Vehicles: trucks

Last Action

Assigned Pa 35'17 With Immediate Effect

5/23/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/28/2017
Agriculture2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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