A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 320a, 602b, 602c, and 732 (MCL 257.320a, 257.602b, 257.602c, and 257.732), section 320a as amended by 2018 PA 349, section 602b as amended by 2016 PA 332, section 602c as added by 2012 PA 592, and section 732 as amended by 2017 PA 160.
These amendments aim to update the points system for driving offenses, ranging from manslaughter to various speeding violations, with points assigned from 1 to 6 based on the offense's severity. The bill also introduces regulations against the use of portable electronic devices while driving, specifying hands-free operation conditions and outlining exceptions for emergency reporting and official duties. It includes penalties for violations, with fines ranging from $125 for a first offense to $250 for subsequent offenses, and supersedes local ordinances on the use of communication devices while driving.
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Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
