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MI HB5749
Bill
Status
12/18/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michael Webber
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AI Summary
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Truck and truck tractor operators traveling outside business or residence districts must leave sufficient space between vehicles to allow safe overtaking by other vehicles, unless the vehicles are in a platoon.
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Operators of trucks or truck tractors in a platoon must allow reasonable access for other vehicles to safely change lanes and exit or enter the highway.
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Violation of these requirements constitutes a civil infraction.
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The act takes effect 90 days after enactment, with an effective date of March 17, 2019.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; traffic regulation; vehicle platooning operations; exempt from requirement that trucks and truck tractors leave sufficient space between themselves and other trucks or truck tractors for overtaking vehicles. Amends sec. 643a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.643a).
Vehicles: equipment
Last Action
Assigned Pa 377'18 With Immediate Effect
12/18/2018