WAIVER OF VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS - S.B. 435: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 435 (as introduced 5-1-01)
Sponsor: Senator Walter H. North
Committee: Transportation and Tourism
Date Completed: 5-21-01
CONTENT
The bill would amend Chapter 6 (Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws) of the Michigan Vehicle Code to specify that the chapter's provisions governing the weight of vehicles would not apply to vehicles owned by a county road commission when the vehicles were used in the performance of winter road maintenance operations and emergency maintenance or repair work.
MCL 257.603 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
FISCAL IMPACT
To the extent that the exemption reduced tickets and fines, local revenues would decrease. It is unknown how many vehicles have been ticketed for a violation of weight restrictions.
- Fiscal Analyst: C. ThielS0102\s435sa
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.