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MI HB4215

Bill

Status

Passed

7/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

Holly Hughes

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits leaving a motor vehicle unattended on a highway without engaging the parking brake or placing the vehicle in park, stopping the motor, and removing the ignition key.

  • Requires front wheels to be turned toward the curb or side of the highway if the vehicle is parked on a grade.

  • Creates an exception allowing vehicles equipped with remote start features to remain running and unattended when the remote start feature is actively engaged.

  • Classifies violations of the unattended vehicle requirement as civil infractions.

  • Rescinds Michigan Administrative Code Rule 28.1458 and takes effect September 26, 2017.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; violations; unattended running vehicles; allow under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 676 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.676).

Traffic control: traffic regulation

Last Action

Assigned Pa 61'17 With Immediate Effect

7/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/3/2017
Transportation And Infrastructure2/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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