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MI SB0170

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Margaret O'Brien

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows drivers to overtake and pass vehicles on the right when the vehicle is making a left turn, on multi-lane roads with sufficient width, or on one-way streets with adequate space for multiple lanes of traffic.

  • Requires drivers passing on the right to do so only under safe conditions and prohibits passing by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway.

  • Establishes a minimum 3-foot passing distance requirement when a motor vehicle overtakes a bicycle, or a safe passing distance if greater than 3 feet.

  • Classifies violations of this section as civil infractions.

  • Takes 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 right; establish. Amends sec. 637 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.637).

Traffic control: traffic regulation

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure

5/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure5/23/2018
Judiciary2/21/2017

Full Bill Text

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