Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends secs. 303, 320a, 601c & 653a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 et seq.); adds secs. 79g & 79h & repeals sec. 653b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.653b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0217'25
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Overview
This bill enhances penalties for moving violations that cause serious injury or death to vulnerable roadway users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and individuals using mobility devices. It adds new sections defining ‘vulnerable roadway user’ and ‘vulnerable transportation device,’ and increases criminal penalties for causing harm to these users. The bill also amends existing sections related to driver licensing and moving violations, particularly concerning reckless driving and negligent homicide.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘vulnerable roadway user’ to include pedestrians, cyclists, and individuals using specific mobility devices.
- Defines ‘vulnerable transportation device’ to encompass a range of non-motorized transportation options.
- Increases criminal penalties for moving violations that result in serious injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user.
- Modifies driver licensing requirements, including stricter criteria for issuing licenses and revoking them.
- Addresses moving violation points and their impact on license suspension or revocation.
- Specifies penalties for violating laws related to emergency vehicles.
- Adds provisions regarding penalties for causing injury or death to emergency personnel.
- Repeals a section related to penalties for causing injury to vulnerable roadway users.
Who is affected
- Motor Vehicle Drivers
- Pedestrians
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