HANDLEBAR HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS; INCREASE                                                 S.B. 568:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 568 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Senator Rick Jones

Committee:  Transportation

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to prohibit a person from operating on a public highway in Michigan a motorcycle or moped equipped with handlebars higher than 30 inches from the lowest point of the underpressed saddle to the highest point of the handle grip of the operator. Currently, the maximum allowable handlebar height on those vehicles is 15 inches.

MCL 257.661a                                                         Legislative Analyst:  Drew Krogulecki

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on the State and could have a minor negative fiscal impact on local government. The bill would allow more motorcycles and mopeds to be driven on public highways. A violation of the provision regarding handlebar height is a civil infraction. Any decrease in civil infraction fine revenue would reduce funding for public libraries.

Date Completed:  12-5-17                                                    Fiscal Analyst:  Ryan Bergan

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.