DRIVER ED; VULNERABLE ROADWAY USERS                                                      S.B. 124:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 124 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Senator Margaret E. O'Brien

Committee:  Judiciary

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act to require, in segment one driver education classroom instruction, at least one hour of information concerning the laws pertaining to bicycles, motorcycles, and other vulnerable roadway users, including pedestrians. Currently, segment one classroom instruction must include information concerning the laws pertaining to bicycles and motorcycles, and must emphasize awareness of their operation on State streets, roads, and highways.

The bill also would require the laws of the State pertaining to awareness of bicycles, motorcycles, and other vulnerable roadway users, including pedestrians, to be incorporated into additional curriculum, including laws pertaining to yielding the right-of-way, traveling at a safe and reasonable speed for conditions, ensuring a safe distance, and distracted driving.

MCL 256.657                                                                   Legislative Analyst:  Jeff Mann

FISCAL IMPACT

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

Date Completed:  9-29-17                                                    Fiscal Analyst:  Joe Carrasco

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.