June 12, 2018, Introduced by Reps. Peterson, Dianda, Cochran, Garrett, Neeley, Lasinski and Jones and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code,"
by amending section 649 (MCL 257.649), as amended by 2018 PA 109,
and by adding sections 612a and 613e.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 612a. (1) When traffic is not controlled by traffic
signals or traffic signals are not in operation, the driver of a
vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping the
vehicle if necessary, to a pedestrian within a crosswalk when the
pedestrian is on the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is
traveling or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the
opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger. A pedestrian shall
not suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run
into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impossible
for the driver to yield to that pedestrian.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) is responsible for a
civil infraction.
Sec. 613e. (1) A pedestrian shall not cross a roadway other
than by the shortest route to the opposite curb, except when
crossing within a crosswalk.
(2) A pedestrian who crosses a roadway at a point other than
within a crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on
the roadway.
(3) All of the following rules are rescinded:
(a) R 28.1707 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
(b) R 28.1709 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
(c) R 28.1710 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
(4) A person who violates subsection (1) or (2) is responsible
for a civil infraction.
Sec. 649. (1) The driver of a vehicle approaching an
intersection
shall yield the right of way right-of-way
to a vehicle
that has entered the intersection from a different highway.
(2) When 2 vehicles enter an intersection from different
highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle
on
the left shall yield the right of way right-of-way to the
vehicle on the right.
(3)
The right of way right-of-way
rules in subsections (1) and
(2) are modified at through highways and otherwise as provided in
subsection (4) and in this chapter.
(4) The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection that
is controlled by a traffic control signal shall do all of the
following, if the signal facing the driver exhibits no colored
lights or colored lighted arrows, exhibits a combination of colored
lights or colored lighted arrows that fails to clearly indicate the
assignment
of right of way, right-of-way,
or the signals are
otherwise malfunctioning:
(a) Stop at a clearly marked stop line, or, if there is no
clearly marked stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk on the
near side of the intersection, or, if there is no crosswalk, stop
before entering the intersection.
(b)
Yield the right of way right-of-way
to all vehicles in the
intersection or approaching on an intersecting road, if those
vehicles will constitute an immediate hazard during the time the
driver is moving across or within the intersection.
(c) Exercise ordinary care while proceeding through the
intersection.
(5) Subsection (4) does not apply to either of the following:
(a) An intersection that is controlled by a traffic control
signal that is flashing yellow unless certain events occur,
including, but not limited to, activation by an emergency vehicle.
(b) A traffic control signal that is located in a school zone
and is flashing yellow only during prescribed periods of time.
(6) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign, in
obedience to the sign, shall slow down to a speed reasonable for
the
existing conditions and shall yield the right of way right-of-
way to a vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another
highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the
time the driver would be moving across or within the intersection.
However, if required for safety to stop, the driver shall stop
before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection
or, if there is not a crosswalk, at a clearly marked stop line; but
if there is not a crosswalk or a clearly marked stop line, then at
the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a
view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway.
(7) The driver of a vehicle traveling at an unlawful speed
forfeits
a right of way right-of-way
that the driver might
otherwise have under this section.
(8) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, the
driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a
stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side
of the intersection, or if there is not a crosswalk shall stop at a
clearly marked stop line; or if there is not a crosswalk or a
clearly marked stop line, then at the point nearest the
intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching
traffic on the intersecting roadway. After having stopped, the
driver
shall yield the right of way right-of-way
to a vehicle that
has entered the intersection from another highway or that is
approaching so closely on the highway as to constitute an immediate
hazard during the time when the driver would be moving across or
within the intersection.
(9) When a vehicle approaches the intersection of a highway
from an intersecting highway or street that is intended to be, and
is constructed as, a merging highway or street, and is plainly
marked at the intersection with appropriate merge signs, the
vehicle
shall yield right of way right-of-way
to a vehicle so close
as to constitute an immediate hazard on the highway about to be
entered and shall adjust its speed so as to enable it to merge
safely with the through traffic.
(10) When a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to permit a
pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of another vehicle
approaching from the rear shall not overtake or pass the stopped
vehicle.
(11) (10)
A person who violates this section
is responsible
for a civil infraction.
Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days
after the date it is enacted into law.