MI HB5853

Driver education providers and limousine carriers must subscribe to the Secretary of State's commercial look-up service to access nonpersonal driving record information, which customers and passengers may review.

Civil fines increased to $100 maximum for various violations including failure to endorse vehicle titles, improper snow/ice removal on roadways, and operating commercial snow removal vehicles without required flashing amber lights.

Motorcycle operators must obtain a motorcycle endorsement on their operator's or chauffeur's license; first violation of this requirement results in a civil fine up to $250, with subsequent violations treated as misdemeanors punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or $500 fine.

Prohibits minors under 21 from transporting or possessing alcoholic liquor in motor vehicles as operators or occupants, with misdemeanor penalties; vehicle impoundment procedures established for violations by operators.

Motor vehicles prohibited from producing noise exceeding 90 DBA for heavy vehicles, 86 DBA for motorcycles/mopeds, or 82 DBA for other vehicles at 50 feet distance; dealers prohibited from selling new vehicles exceeding 83 DBA (motorcycles/mopeds) or 80 DBA (other vehicles).