Introduced
by
To allow local governments to establish speed limits on gravel or dirt roads that are lower than the state "prima facie" speed limit, which is determined according to how many residences are on the road, regardless of whether or not it is paved. Note: On Nov. 9, 2006 a new law went into effect raising this state "prima facie" speed limit on dirt and gravel roads. Before then many of these roads had lower limits.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that narrows its scope to Oakland County only.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To allow local governments in Oakland County to establish speed limits on gravel or dirt roads that are lower than the state "prima facie" speed limit, which is determined according to how many residences are on the road, regardless of whether or not it is paved. Note: On Nov. 9, 2006 a new law went into effect raising this state "prima facie" speed limit on dirt and gravel roads. Before then many of these roads had lower limits.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
