TRAILER WIDTH S.B. 736: FLOOR ANALYSIS




Senate Bill 736 (as reported with amendment)
Sponsor: Senator Ron Jelinek
Committee: Transportation

CONTENT


The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to increase the maximum allowable width for a trailer or semitrailer.


Under the Code, the total outside width of a vehicle or the load on a vehicle may not exceed 96 inches, except under certain circumstances. The total outside body width of a bus, trailer coach, truck camper, or motor home may not exceed 102 inches. Under the bill, a trailer or semitrailer also could be up to 102 inches wide.


MCL 257.717 Legislative Analyst: Julie Koval

FISCAL IMPACT


The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.


Date Completed: 5-19-04
Fiscal Analyst: Craig Thiel

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. sb736/0304 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.