EXCLUDE POWER-DRIVEN MOBILITY DEVICES

FROM THE DEFINITION OF MOTOR VEHICLE

House Bill 5867

Sponsor:  Rep. Martin Howrylak

Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Complete to 11-29-14

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5867 AS INTRODUCED 9-30-14

House Bill 5867 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to exclude a powered wheelchair or other power-driven mobility device when being used by a disabled person from the definition of "motor vehicle."

Further, the bill would include a disabled person using a wheelchair, powered wheelchair, or other power-driven mobility device in the definition of "pedestrian."  Currently the term "pedestrian" refers to any person afoot. 

MCL 257.33 et al.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill has no apparent direct fiscal impact.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   William E. Hamilton

■ 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.