MOTORCYCLE FOOT PEGS                                                 S.B. 119 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 119 (Substitute S-1 as reported by the Committee of the Whole) Sponsor: Senator Michael J. Bouchard

Committee: Transportation and Tourism

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to require that a motorcycle be equipped with adequate seats and foot rests or pegs, and that the foot rests or pegs be mounted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Further, the bill provides that a passenger could not ride on a motorcycle unless his or her feet could rest on the assigned foot rests or pegs.

The bill would take effect January 1, 1996.

Proposed MCL 257.658a                                                                   Legislative Analyst: G. Towne

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 3-8-95                                                                            Fiscal Analyst: B. Baker

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.