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MI SB0123
Bill
AI Summary
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Motor vehicle drivers overtaking bicycles must maintain a distance of at least 3 feet or a safe passing distance to the left of the bicycle.
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Motor vehicle drivers may overtake and pass bicycles in no-passing zones if it is safe to do so, notwithstanding section 640 restrictions.
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After safely passing a bicycle, drivers must return to a position as near the right-hand edge of the highway as is practicable.
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Violations of these passing requirements constitute a civil infraction.
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The amendments take effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; traffic regulation; requirement for operator of a motor vehicle to maintain a 5-foot distance when passing a bicyclist on the left; establish. Amends sec. 636 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.636).
Traffic control: traffic regulation
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure
5/23/2018