LOCAL AUTHORITY: DESIGNATE TWO-WAY HWYS                                             S.B. 1253:

                                                                                  SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 1253 (as introduced 11-29-18)

Sponsor:  Senator Goeff Hansen

Committee:  Transportation

Date Completed:  12-5-18

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to specify that Chapter 6 (Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws) would not prevent a local authority from designating particular highways as two-way highways.

The Code provides that Chapter 6 does not prevent a local authority from regulating various activities with respect to streets or highways under the local authority's jurisdiction and within reasonable exercise of the police power. These activities include designating particular highways as one-way highways and requiring that all vehicles on those highways be moved in one specific direction. The bill also would allow a local authority to designate particular highways as two-way highways.

The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

MCL 257.606                                                           Legislative Analyst:  Drew Krogulecki

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:  Michael Siracuse

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.