HEIGHT OF MOTORCYCLE AND MOPED HANDLEBARS

House Bill 4480 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Abdullah Hammoud

Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Complete to 2-8-18

SUMMARY:

House Bill 4480 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to specify that a person may not operate a motorcycle or moped equipped with handlebars that are higher than 30 inches from the lowest point of the undepressed saddle to the highest point of the handle grip of the operator. 

Currently under the Code, a person may not operate on a public highway of this state a motorcycle or moped equipped with handlebars that are higher than 15 inches measured from the same points.

MCL 257.661a

FISCAL IMPACT:

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