May 19, 2004, Introduced by Reps. Vagnozzi, Woodward, Hunter, Accavitti, Minore, Clack, Dennis, Tobocman, Condino, O'Neil, Lipsey, Murphy, Gleason, Williams and Gieleghem and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code,"
(MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 636a.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
1 Sec. 636a. (1) On a highway where a traffic lane is
2 temporarily closed for repair or construction, the driver of a
3 motor vehicle shall not pass or overtake another motor vehicle
4 within 1 mile of the closed portion of that traffic lane.
5 (2) An individual who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a
6 misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days
7 or a fine of $500.00.