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MI SB0120

Bill

Status

Passed

11/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Casperson

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum length for stinger-steered combinations from 75 feet to 80 feet, with loads extending up to 4 feet beyond front and 6 feet beyond rear.

  • Establishes maximum length of 82 feet for towaway trailer transporter combinations, defined per 49 USC 31111.

  • Maintains vehicle height limit of 13 feet 6 inches and makes vehicle owners liable for all damage from collisions with bridges regardless of posted clearance.

  • Retractable load support extensions that do not exceed allowable overhang limits are excluded from vehicle length calculations.

  • Effective date of February 19, 2018, with civil infraction penalties for violations.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; traffic regulation; maximum length of stinger-steered combination and tow-away trailer transporter; revise. Amends sec. 719 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.719).

Traffic control: traffic regulation

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0170'17 With Immediate Effect

11/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure3/22/2017
Transportation2/8/2017

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