REMOVE TOWING HITCHES
House Bill 4968
Sponsor: Rep. William Callahan
Committee: Transportation
Complete to 6-19-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4968 AS INTRODUCED 6-19-01
House Bill 4968 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to require that immediately after a passenger vehicle or pickup truck had towed or drawn another vehicle or trailer, the hitch (or other connection) used to secure the towed vehicle be removed from the towing vehicle. Under the bill, a person who violated this provision would be responsible for a civil infraction.
MCL 257.721
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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.