MAXIMUM TRUCK LENGTH ON HIGHWAY:

AGRICULTURAL DRAINAGE TUBING

House Bill 4167 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Ben Frederick

Committee:  Agriculture

Complete to 3-6-17

SUMMARY:

House Bill 4167 amends Section 2 of the Michigan Vehicle Code, which sets the maximum length of vehicles and combinations of vehicles operated on a highway. The bill adds an additional subsection to apply only to trucks and trailers transporting agricultural drainage tubing, and restricts them to a maximum length of 75 feet.

Specifically, the bill adds subsection (j) to restrict truck and trailer combinations designed and used to transport agricultural drainage tubing to a maximum length of 75 feet, and exempts such vehicles from subsection (e), which provides a maximum length for a truck and semitrailer or trailer of 59 feet.  

MCL 257.719

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill appears to have no direct fiscal impact.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Emily S. Smith

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   William E. Hamilton

                                                                                                                           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.