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MI HB5272

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Gary Eisen

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Defines "automated speed enforcement system" as an electronic traffic sensor that detects speeding vehicles, integrates with state police license plate databases, and produces recorded images showing the vehicle's license plate, location, date, and time

  • Authorizes state and local authorities to install automated speed enforcement systems in work zones on highways and streets, with required signage indicating monitoring is in place

  • Establishes civil fine structure for work zone speeding violations detected by automated systems: first violation receives written warning or fine up to $100, second violation up to $100, third or subsequent violation up to $250

  • Creates rebuttable presumption that registered vehicle owner committed the violation based on recorded image and sworn police statement; presumption can be rebutted by affidavit, court testimony, or police report showing vehicle was stolen

  • Allows citations to be mailed to registered owner's address with follow-up certified mail if initial appearance is missed; permits warrant for arrest if defendant fails to appear after both mailed citations

Legislative Description

Traffic control: speed restrictions; automated speed enforcement system in construction areas; allow. Amends sec 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.907) & adds secs. 2c & 627c.

Traffic control: violations

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/18/2021

8/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary8/18/2021

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