CONSTRUCTION ZONE SPEED VIOLATION PENALTIES
House Bill 5021
Sponsor: Rep. Jason Allen
Committee: Transportation
Complete to 9-6-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5021 AS INTRODUCED 7-11-01
House Bill 5021 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to increase the number of points added to a driver's record when the driver violated the speed limit in a construction zone. More specifically, in a designated highway work area a speed violation exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 15 miles per hour would be assessed five points. Further, a speed violation exceeding the maximum by more than 10 but not more than 15 miles per hour would be assessed four points. Finally, a speed violation exceeding the maximum by 10 miles per hour or less would be assessed three points. Currently these violations generally are covered by provisions that assess four, three, and two points, respectively.
MCL 257.320a
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.