HOUSE BILL No. 4028

 

January 27, 2005, Introduced by Rep. Vagnozzi and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

 

     A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled

 

"Michigan vehicle code,"

 

(MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 636a.

 

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

 

     Sec. 636a. (1) On a highway where a traffic lane is

 

temporarily closed for repair or construction, the driver of a

 

motor vehicle shall not pass or overtake another motor vehicle

 

within 1 mile of the closed portion of that traffic lane.

 

     (2) An individual who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a

 

misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or

 

a fine of $500.00.