REPEAL BIKE BELL PROVISION - H.B. 5620: FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 5620 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Judson Gilbert III
House Committee: Transportation
Senate Committee: Government Operations
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to delete a provision that prohibits a person from operating a bicycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet. The bicycle, however, may not be equipped with, nor may a person use upon a bicycle, a siren or whistle.
MCL 257.662 - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 5-12-00 - Fiscal Analyst: C. Thiel
floor\hb5620 - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
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.