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MI SB0120
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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Establishes maximum length of 82 feet for towaway trailer transporter combinations, defined per 49 USC 31111.
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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.
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Retractable load support extensions that do not exceed allowable overhang limits are excluded from vehicle length calculations.
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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