A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 79h.
This bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to define vulnerable transportation device (as used in SB 618) to mean a device in, on, or by which an individual is or may be transported or drawn on a highway or street, either by human power or by an electrical propulsion system with a power of up to 750 watts or one horsepower and a maximum speed on a paved level surface of up to 30 miles per hour. The term would include at least all of the following as defined in the code: • An electric personal assistive mobility device. • An electric bicycle. • An electric skateboard. • A bicycle.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure
Reported with substitute H-1
Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the House 79 to 29 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
by
The motion prevailed by voice vote
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
