TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS FOR CROSSING FLOODED ROADS AND BRIDGES
House Bill 4665
Sponsor: Rep. Sal Rocca
Committee: Transportation
Complete to 4-26-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4665 AS INTRODUCED 4-24-01
House Bill 4665 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to establish a new vehicle offense, and set penalties for its violation. Specifically, a person would be prohibited from driving a vehicle on or across a highway that was flooded due to the overflow of a river or stream, unless the driver was able to see the roadbed and the shoulder on one side of the highway. Further, a person would be prohibited from driving across a bridge that was flooded due to the overflow of a river or stream. The bill specifies that a driver who violated this section would be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not more than $100, or both.
MCL 257.626c
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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.