VEHICLE HAULING FERROUS PIPE; WIDTH S.B. 940 (S-1):
SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 940 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to increase the load width limit for a vehicle hauling ferrous pipe.
The Code specifies that the total outside width of a vehicle or a load on a vehicle must not exceed 96 inches, unless otherwise provided. An exception to this provision is that the total outside width of a vehicle hauling concrete pipe, agricultural products, or unprocessed logs, pulpwood, or wood bolts must not exceed 108 inches. The bill would extend the 108-inch load width limit to a vehicle hauling ferrous pipes.
A person who violates the vehicle width limits is responsible for a civil infraction.
MCL 257.717 Legislative Analyst: Jeff Mann
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 6-11-14 Fiscal Analyst: Glenn Steffens
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.