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House Bill 4185 (reported from committee as substitute H-3)
Sponsor: Rep. John Bizon, M.D.
Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure
Complete to 5-30-18
SUMMARY:
House Bill 4185 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to require the driver of a vehicle overtaking and passing a bicycle going in the same direction to pass at a safe distance of at least three feet to the left of the bicycle or, if that distance is impracticable, at a safe distance to the left at a safe speed. The bill would also allow the driver to overtake and pass the bicycle in a no-passing zone if it is safe to do so.
A person who violated the proposed requirements would be responsible for a civil infraction.
The bill would take effect 90 days after being enacted.
MCL 257.636
FISCAL IMPACT:
House Bill 4185 would increase revenues to the state. Revenue collected from payment of civil infraction penalties is deposited into the state Justice System Fund, which supports various justice-related endeavors in the judicial and legislative branches of government and the Departments of State Police, Corrections, Health and Human Services, and Treasury.
POSITIONS:
AAA of Michigan indicated support for the bill. (5-29-18)
League of Michigan Bicycles indicated support for the bill. (5-29-18)
Michigan Environmental Council indicated support for the bill. (5-29-18)
Fiscal Analyst: Robin Risko
■ 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.