PROHIBIT LANE CHANGE WITHIN INTERSECTION

House Bill 4304 with House committee amendment

Sponsor:  Rep. Richard LeBlanc

Committee:  Transportation

Complete to 3-19-07

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4304 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

The bill would amend Section 636 of the Michigan Vehicle Code to prohibit the operator of a vehicle from changing lanes while within an intersection regulated by a traffic control device.

The bill is an amendment to the section that governs the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction.  A violation of the section is a civil infraction.

MCL 257.636

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have minimal fiscal impact on state and local government.

POSITIONS:

Advance Driving Academy testified in support of the bill. (3-8-07)

Department of State Police is neutral on the bill. (3-19-07)

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Jan Wisniewski

■ 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.