REVISE MOTOR VEHICLE AND

PEDESTRIAN DEFINITIONS

House Bill 5374 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Martin Howrylak

Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Complete to 2-5-18

SUMMARY:

House Bill 5374 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to revise the definition of motor vehicle to specify that the term “motor vehicle” does not include a power-driven mobility device being used by an individual with a mobility disability. 

The bill would also revise the definition of “pedestrian” to include an individual with a mobility disability who is using a power-driven mobility device.

The term “power-driven mobility device” would be defined to mean a wheelchair or other mobility device powered by a battery, fuel, or other engine and designed to be used by an individual with a mobility disability for the purpose of locomotion.

MCL 257.33 and 257.39 and proposed MCL 257.43c

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no direct fiscal impact on the state or on local governments.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Michael Cnossen

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.