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Hold Harmless Legislation. 6 th Annual Partnering Workshop: Southeast Michigan Regional Transportation Operations March 1, 2011. Abandoned Vehicles. October 16, 2000 48 hours to 24 hours December 23, 2002 24 hours to 18 hours Michigan Vehicle Code, 257.252a. Driver Stop Law.
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Hold Harmless Legislation 6th Annual Partnering Workshop: Southeast Michigan Regional Transportation Operations March 1, 2011
Abandoned Vehicles October 16, 2000 48 hours to 24 hours December 23, 2002 24 hours to 18 hours Michigan Vehicle Code, 257.252a
Driver Stop Law Michigan Vehicle Code (MVC) Section 257.617 A driver who knows or believes that they were involved inan accident shallstop at the scene Substantial finesfor failure tocomply
Move Over or Slow Down Law Enacted in 2001, Emergency Vehicles 2004 Amendment - Tow Vehicles Fines for Non-Compliance Fines and jail timefor injuring/killingemergency or towing personnel MVC Section 257.653a
Driver Removal Law March 8, 2010, Public Act 10 MVC Section 257.618a Motorists must move disabled/wrecked vehicles to side of road if: Vehicle is operable No serious injuries MSP/MDOT Press Release (11/29/10) “If You Can Steer it – Clear it” Further outreach and communication Secretary of State, Education Campaigns, etc.
Authority Removal and Hold Harmless Law Enforcement Personnel Ability to Direct Clearance of Vehicles Liability Umbrella SEMCOG, MDOT, MSP Partnership Draft Language Legislative Sponsor Other Partners
Questions ??? Jason Gutting, MDOT System Operations 517-335-2049 or guttingj@michigan.gov