SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 755 as introduced 11-8-95:

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to provide that, notwithstanding any other provision of the Code, a person responsible for a moving violation in a construction zone would be subject to a fine that was double the fine otherwise prescribed for that violation.

“Construction zone” would mean a designated work area described in Section 627, which refers to an area where a normal lane or part of the lane of traffic has been closed due to highway construction, maintenance, or surveying. “Moving violation” would mean an act or omission prohibited under the Code or a substantially corresponding local ordinance that occurred while a person was operating a motor vehicle, and for which the person was subject to a fine.

Proposed MCL 257.601b Legislative Analyst: S. Margules

FISCAL IMPACT

Revenue generated would depend on the level of enforcement at construction zones. The Michigan Department of State Police issued 1,427 moving violation tickets in construction zones in 1994. These data do not include tickets issued by local law enforcement officers. There were 5,992 crashes in construction zones statewide in 1994.

Fiscal Analyst: B. Bowerman

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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.

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