FLATBED TRAILER WIDTH - S.B. 736: COMMITTEE SUMMARY

sans-serif">Senate Bill 736 (as introduced 9-25-03)

Sponsor: Senator Ron Jelinek

Committee: Transportation


Date Completed: 1-28-04


CONTENT


The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to designate a maximum allowable width for a flatbed trailer.


Under the Code, the total outside body width of a bus, trailer coach, truck camper, or motor home may not exceed 102 inches. Under the bill, the limit also would apply to a flatbed trailer.


MCL 257.717 - Legislative Analyst: Julie Koval


FISCAL IMPACT


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


 - Fiscal Analyst: Craig ThielS0304\s736sa

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.