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MI HB4198

Bill

Status

Passed

8/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

Julie Alexander

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires classroom driver education to include at least 1 hour of instruction on laws pertaining to bicycles, motorcycles, and vulnerable roadway users including pedestrians, with emphasis on awareness of their operation on Michigan roads.

  • Mandates classroom instruction include information on proper actions during a traffic stop.

  • Prohibits driver education providers classified for teen driver training from substituting behind-the-wheel instruction with multiple vehicle driving facility experience or simulator device training without prior written approval from the Secretary of State.

  • Allows a maximum of 2 hours of behind-the-wheel experience to be substituted with multiple vehicle driving facility instruction for approved providers.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment; formally known as the "Nathan Bower Act."

Legislative Description

Vehicles; driver training; training component for drivers regarding safety for bicyclists and other vulnerable roadway users on the road; require. Amends sec. 37 of 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.657).

Vehicles: bicycles

Last Action

Assigned Pa 277'18

8/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/22/2018
Transportation And Infrastructure2/14/2017

Full Bill Text

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