NO PASSING WHEN LANES CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION
House Bill 5053
Sponsor: Rep. Fran Amos
Committee: Transportation
Complete to 10-3-03
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5053 AS INTRODUCED 9-23-03
House Bill 5053 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to specify that on a highway where a traffic lane has been temporarily closed for repair or construction, the driver of a motor vehicle would be prohibited from passing or overtaking another vehicle within one mile of the closed portion of the traffic lane. The bill specifies that driver who violated this provision would be responsible for a civil infraction.
MCL 257.636a
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.