OBSCURED REGISTRATION PLATES                                                        H.B. 5100 (H-2):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

House Bill 5100 (Substitute H-2 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Holly Hughes

House Committee:  Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Senate Committee:  Transportation

 


CONTENT

 

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to specify that attaching to the rear of a vehicle a tow ball, bicycle rack, removable hitch, or any other device designed to carry an object on the rear of a vehicle, including the device being carried, would not violate a requirement that a registration plate not be obscured.

 

Section 225 of the Code requires a registration plate to be attached in a place and position that is clearly visible. The plate also must be maintained free from foreign materials that obscure or partially obscure the registration information and in a clearly legible condition. A violation of Section 225 is a civil infraction.

 

Under the bill, the attachment to the rear of a vehicle of an object described above would not violate these requirements.

 

MCL 257.225                                                           Legislative Analyst:  Drew Krogulecki

 

FISCAL IMPACT

 

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

 

Date Completed:  3-12-18                                                    Fiscal Analyst:  John Maxwell

 

 

 

 

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.