December 13, 2017, Introduced by Rep. Howrylak and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code,"
by amending sections 33 and 39 (MCL 257.33 and 257.39), section 33
as amended by 2015 PA 127, and by adding section 43c.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 33. "Motor vehicle" means every vehicle that is self-
propelled,
but for purposes of chapter 4 of this act motor vehicle
does not include industrial equipment such as a forklift, a front-
end loader, or other construction equipment that is not subject to
registration under this act. Motor vehicle does not include a
power-driven mobility device when that power-driven mobility device
is being used by an individual with a mobility disability. Motor
vehicle does not include an electric patrol vehicle being operated
in compliance with the electric patrol vehicle act, 1997 PA 55, MCL
257.1571 to 257.1577. Motor vehicle does not include an electric
personal assistive mobility device. Motor vehicle does not include
an electric carriage. Motor vehicle does not include a commercial
quadricycle.
Sec. 39. "Pedestrian" means any person afoot. Pedestrian
includes an individual with a mobility disability who is using a
power-driven mobility device.
Sec. 43c. "Power-driven mobility device" means 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.
Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days
after the date it is enacted into law.