The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to enhance road safety by introducing new definitions and regulations for "vulnerable roadway users" and "vulnerable transportation devices." It defines "vulnerable roadway users" to include pedestrians, users of nonmotorized devices like scooters and skateboards, equine riders, and postal service employees. The term "vulnerable transportation device" is also established, covering various human-powered or electrically propelled devices. Additionally, the bill revises existing licensing criteria, specifying that individuals under 18 cannot be issued a license and clarifying conditions for license denial or revocation.

Moreover, the bill introduces a structured points system for traffic violations, assigning specific point values for offenses such as speeding in work zones and careless driving, while also enhancing penalties for violations that result in injury or death to vulnerable roadway users. The amendments include new civil fine ranges for various violations, with specific amounts set for certain infractions, and provisions for imposing costs associated with civil infractions. The bill also allows for the waiving of fines under certain conditions and repeals section 653b of the Michigan Vehicle Code. The amendments are set to take effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 217.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 257.303, 257.653
Senate Introduced Bill: 257.303, 257.653
As Passed by the Senate: 257.303, 257.653