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MI SB0521

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2018

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's vehicle code (MCL 257.649) to clarify right-of-way rules at intersections with malfunctioning traffic control signals.

  • Requires drivers to stop at a marked stop line, crosswalk, or intersection entrance when traffic signals exhibit no lights, fail to clearly indicate right-of-way assignment, or are otherwise malfunctioning.

  • Mandates drivers yield to all vehicles in the intersection or approaching on intersecting roads that would constitute an immediate hazard, and exercise ordinary care while proceeding.

  • Exempts flashing yellow traffic signals and school zone signals that flash yellow only during prescribed times from the malfunctioning signal provisions.

  • Violation of the right-of-way rules constitutes a civil infraction; effective July 23, 2018.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; traffic regulation; procedure for intersection traffic flow due to power failure; clarify. Amends sec. 649 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.649).

Traffic control: traffic regulation

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0109'18 With Immediate Effect

4/25/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure12/6/2017
Transportation9/6/2017

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