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MI HB5692
Bill
Status
7/21/2020
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Markkanen
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AI Summary
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Requires snowmobile operators to wear a United States Department of Transportation-approved crash helmet while operating or riding on a snowmobile, except on their own private property.
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Mandates snowmobiles have at least one headlight, one taillight, and adequate brakes capable of stopping from 20 mph in not more than 40 feet on packed snow.
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Requires snowmobiles manufactured after July 1, 1978, to meet the Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee's November 23, 1976, safety standards, with compliance verified by an independent testing company.
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Makes violations of snowmobile safety requirements subject to civil infractions with fines of not more than $150.00 (rather than criminal penalties).
Legislative Description
Vehicles; snowmobiles; safety standards for snowmobiles; decriminalize. Amends secs. 82122 & 82123 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.82122 & 324.82123).
Vehicles: equipment
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety
7/23/2020