The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code by updating definitions and regulations regarding authorized emergency vehicles and their lighting systems. It introduces new categories of authorized emergency vehicles, including those owned by the Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System and vehicles operated by federally recognized nonprofit charitable organizations during emergencies. Additionally, it clarifies the definitions of terms such as "road service vehicle" and "life support agency," while also specifying the conditions under which various types of vehicles may use flashing, rotating, or oscillating lights.

Significant changes include the removal of certain restrictions on the use of lights by emergency vehicles and the addition of provisions allowing specific vehicles, such as public transit vehicles and those involved in neighborhood watch programs, to utilize these lights under defined circumstances. The bill also modifies the penalties for violations related to the operation of vehicles with unauthorized lights, replacing the previous civil fine structure with a general civil infraction designation. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of emergency vehicle regulations in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 257.2, 257.698