May 4, 2010, Introduced by Reps. Lindberg, Roy Schmidt, McDowell, Lahti, Nerat, Sheltrown and Liss and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code,"
(MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 660e.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 660e. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person
may use roller skis on the streets and highways of this state and
in areas and on paths set aside for the use of bicycles as provided
in this section. A person who uses roller skis shall do all of the
following:
(a) Only use roller skis during the daytime between sunrise
and sunset.
(b) Only use roller skis on a street, highway, path, or other
area that is open to public use by bicyclists and roller skiers.
(c) Use a bicycle lane or the shoulder of a street or highway,
if available.
(d) Travel on a street, highway, path, or other area in the
same direction as vehicular travel.
(e) Travel on the far right side of a street, highway, path,
or area.
(f) Refrain from unnecessary movement when being passed by a
motor vehicle.
(g) Proceed in single file, except when passing.
(h) Wear a properly secured helmet on his or her head.
(i) Wear clothing bearing or containing reflecting material.
(2) A local unit of government may adopt an ordinance
prohibiting the use of roller skis as described in subsection (1)
on streets and highways, paths, and other areas within its
jurisdiction.