2023 Senate Bill 252

Highways: construction and repair; definition of work zone; modify.

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 79d (MCL 257.79d), as added by 2003 PA 315.

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This bill seeks to redefine "work zone" within the context of vehicular traffic areas adjacent to construction, maintenance, public utility work, reconstruction, repair, resurfacing, or surveying activities. The bill specifies criteria for a work zone, including the presence of signage indicating the start and end of work areas, the use of a "begin work convoy" and "end work convoy" signs, and the positioning of vehicles or equipment with rotating beacons or strobe lights.

Introduced in the Senate

April 11, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Mark Huizenga (R-30) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Joseph Bellino (R-16), Rick Outman (R-33), Paul Wojno (D-10), Jim Runestad (R-23), Ruth Johnson (R-24), Erika Geiss (D-1), Veronica Klinefelt (D-11), Roger Hauck (R-34) and Roger Victory (R-31)

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure