PERMIT LOW-SPEED VEHICLES - S.B. 857: FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 857 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Senator George A. McManus, Jr.
Committee: Transportation and Tourism
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to permit a low-speed vehicle to be operated on public roads under certain circumstances; prohibit a low-speed vehicle from being operated at a speed of more than 25 miles per hour; and prohibit its operation on a highway, road, or street with a speed limit over 35 miles per hour.
In general, the bill would include low-speed vehicles in the Code's provisions that prescribe the conditions for operating a bicycle or moped.
"Low-speed vehicle" would mean an electrically powered vehicle with a capacity of up to four persons, including the driver, weighing up to 1,800 pounds that was equipped with all of the following: headlamps; front and rear turn signal lamps, tail lamps, and stop lamps; reflex reflectors with one red on each side as far to the rear as practicable, and one red on the rear; an exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's side of the vehicle or an interior mirror; a parking brake; a windshield that met the standards prescribed in the Code; a vehicle identification number; and, a seat belt assembly conforming to the Code's requirements installed at each designated seating position.
Proposed MCL 257.660 et al. - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 11-15-99 - Fiscal Analyst: P. Alderfer
floor\sb857 - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
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.