This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating section 12e of chapter XVII, specifically addressing various felonies related to moving violations and their consequences. The bill introduces new legal language that specifies the application of this chapter to certain felonies enumerated in the Michigan Vehicle Code, including moving violations that result in death or serious injury to individuals in work zones or school bus zones. It also categorizes offenses related to fleeing and eluding law enforcement, as well as the use of signal preemption devices, detailing the severity of penalties associated with these violations.
Additionally, the bill modifies the classification of certain offenses, such as changing the classification of a moving violation causing serious injury to a vulnerable roadway user from Person E to Person C, and it removes references to "operator of implement of husbandry" in favor of "vulnerable roadway user." The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation, and it is set to take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.
Statutes affected: House Introduced Bill: 777.12