RIDING IN PICKUP TRUCK BED - H.B. 4392 (H-2): COMMITTEE SUMMARY
House Bill 4392 (Substitute H-2 as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Deborah Cherry
House Committee: Transportation
Senate Committee: Transportation and Tourism
Date Completed: 9-25-00
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to prohibit a dependent minor from riding, and an owner or operator from permitting a dependent minor to ride, in the open bed of a pickup truck on a highway in a city, village, or township.
This prohibition would not apply to the owner or operator, or a passenger of any of the following:
-- A motor vehicle operated as part of a parade pursuant to a permit issued by the governmental unit with jurisdiction over the highway or street.
-- A military motor vehicle.
-- An authorized emergency vehicle.
-- A motor vehicle controlled or operated by an employer or an employee of a farm operation, construction business, or similar enterprise during the course of work activities.
-- A motor vehicle used to transport a search and rescue team to and from the site of an emergency.
A person who violated the bill would be responsible for a civil infraction.
The bill would take effect December 31, 2000.
Proposed MCL 257.682b - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
- Fiscal Analyst: B. BakerS9900\S4392SA
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.