REPEAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

FOR STREETCARS



House Bill 5597

Sponsor: Rep. Joanne Voorhees

Committee: Transportation


Complete to 4-17-00



A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5597 AS INTRODUCED 4-13-00


House Bill 5597 would repeal four sections of the Michigan Vehicle Code that provide for regulations between drivers of vehicles and streetcars. Specifically the provisions set stopping distances, passing speeds, obstruction of streetcar tracks, and driving through or over safety zones when people are in them. Under the law, the penalty for a violator of these rules is a civil infraction.


MCL 257.663 to 257.666

























Analyst: J. Hunault


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.