AUTOMOBILE PARKING BRAKES
House Bill 4457
Sponsor: Rep. Sal Rocca
Committee: Transportation
Complete to 5-16-03
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4457 AS INTRODUCED 3-26-03
Currently the law specifies that a vehicle cannot be allowed to stand on a highway unattended without the brakes being set, and the motor of the vehicle being stopped. Further, if the vehicle is standing upon a grade, then the front wheels must be turned to the curb or side of the highway.
House Bill 4457 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to eliminate the requirement that a driver set the parking brakes whenever a motor vehicle is standing unattended on a highway.
MCL 257.676
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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.