PENALTY: PARKING IN DISABLED SPACE - H.B. 4333: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
sans-serif">House Bill 4333 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Frank Accavitti, Jr.
House Committee: Transportation
Senate Committee: Transportation
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to increase the penalty for illegally parking in a space for the disabled.
Under the Code, a person who parks illegally in a space reserved for persons with disabilities is responsible for a civil infraction and must pay a fine of between $50 and $100, in addition to the plaintiff’s costs in connection with the action. The bill would increase the fine to a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $250.
(Under the Code, a parking space reserved for the disabled must be clearly identified by an official sign, and a person must display a registration plate or placard attesting to disability in order to park there.)
MCL 257.907 - Legislative Analyst: Julie Koval
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would increase local revenue by an indeterminate amount as a result of increasing the minimum and maximum amounts of the penalty for parking in handicapper spaces. Revenue from civil infractions for violating local ordinances is earmarked for local courts.
- Fiscal Analyst: Craig ThielS0304\s4333sa
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.