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MI SB0640

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/19/2022

Primary Sponsor

Dale Zorn

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Replaces mandatory "shall" language with "must" throughout Michigan vehicle code section 722 governing axle load limits and vehicle weight restrictions.

  • Exempts wreckers towing disabled vehicles or traveling to/from disabled vehicle locations from seasonal weight restrictions (March-May) that normally reduce maximum axle loads by 25-35%.

  • Applies the wrecker exemption only when towing or servicing disabled vehicles, subject to new subsection (15) requirements and limitations.

  • Makes conforming grammatical changes by replacing "shall be" with "is" in weight determination and calculation provisions.

Legislative Description

Traffic control: traffic regulation; seasonal weight restrictions; revise exemption for tow truck, wrecker, or road service vehicles under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).

Traffic control: traffic regulation

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

9/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/19/2022
Transportation And Infrastructure9/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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