2016 House Bill 5247 / Public Act 161

Permit green flashing lights on snow plow trucks

Introduced in the House

Jan. 26, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

To allow snow plow trucks to use green flashing green lights, in addition to the current yellow lights prescribed by law. Having two colors <a href="http://woodtv.com/2014/11/13/kent-co-wants-new-green-lights-for-plow-trucks/">is said to</a> make the trucks easier to notice in snowstorms.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

March 8, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 22, 2016

Passed in the House 97 to 10 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 23, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 10, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 24, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow snow plow trucks to use green flashing green lights, in addition to the current yellow lights prescribed by law. Having two colors <a href="http://woodtv.com/2014/11/13/kent-co-wants-new-green-lights-for-plow-trucks/">is said to</a> make the trucks easier to notice in snowstorms.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 8, 2016