Traffic control: traffic regulation; requirement to drive in the right-hand lane of a roadway with 2 lanes for travel in 1 direction; modify. Amends sec. 634 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.634).
This bill modifies Michigan's vehicle code to clarify lane usage rules for drivers on roadways with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction. It requires vehicles to stay in the extreme right-hand lane unless passing, turning left, avoiding streetcars, or responding to construction. The law specifically restricts heavy trucks and trailers from using any lane other than the rightmost one on freeways with three or more lanes, except when making turns or avoiding hazards. Local governments are also prohibited from passing ordinances that contradict these specific lane assignment rules. Violations of these requirements are classified as civil infractions.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Nov 3, 2023
Last action Dec 10, 2024
Floor votes · House Dec 5, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Dec 10, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
upper
Dec 10, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Dec 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 375 Yeas 85 Nays 17 Excused 0 Not Voting 8
lower
Dec 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Apr 23, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Apr 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
lower
Nov 3, 2023
Committee
referred to Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure
lower
Nov 3, 2023
Introduced
introduced by Representative William Bruck
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Will Bruck
RRepublican
Co
BB
Bob Bezotte
RRepublican
Co
Brad Paquette
RRepublican
Co
Brian BeGole
RRepublican
Co
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Bierlein
RRepublican
Co
Mike Harris
RRepublican
Co
Mike Hoadley
RRepublican
Co
Mike McFall
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Mueller
RRepublican
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