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MI SB1098
Bill
AI Summary
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Changes vehicle code to shift school bus stop violation liability from vehicle operators to vehicle owners for civil infraction purposes.
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Authorizes use of stop-arm camera system photographs or video recordings as evidence in school bus stop violation proceedings, though such evidence is not required for prosecution.
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Increases maximum civil fine for school bus stop violations to $500.00 and directs all fines collected to be paid to the school district operating the school bus.
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Removes requirement for community service hours at schools as a penalty for school bus stop violations.
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Makes this bill contingent on concurrent enactment of Senate Bills 1099 and 1100 of the 100th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Transportation: school vehicles; school bus stop-arm cameras; allow. Amends secs. 682, 907 & 909 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.682 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1100'20, SB 1099'20
Transportation: school vehicles
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure
9/10/2020