June 24, 2009, Introduced by Rep. Byrnes 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 618a.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 618a. (1) Unless the operator of a motor vehicle involved
in an accident knows or reasonably should know that serious
impairment of a bodily function or death has resulted from the
accident, the operator or any other occupant of the motor vehicle
who possesses a valid driver license shall remove the motor vehicle
from the main traveled portion of the roadway into a safe refuge on
the shoulder, emergency lane, or median or to a place otherwise
removed from the roadway if both of the following apply:
(a) Moving the motor vehicle may be done safely.
(b) The motor vehicle is capable of being normally and safely
operated and can be operated under its own power in its customary
manner without further damage or hazard to the traffic elements or
to the roadway.
(2) The operator or any other person who removes a motor
vehicle from the main traveled portion of the roadway as provided
in this section before the arrival of a police officer is not prima
facie at fault regarding the cause of the traffic accident solely
by reason of moving the motor vehicle as provided in this section.
(3) A person who violates this section is responsible for a
civil infraction.