This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code by updating definitions and penalties related to moving violations in work zones, emergency scenes, and school zones. It clarifies the definition of a "work zone" to include various types of road work, such as construction and maintenance, and specifies the conditions under which a work zone is recognized. The bill also introduces new language regarding the presence of vehicles or equipment in work zones, including the use of road triangles, flares, cones, and lights to mark their presence.

Additionally, the bill increases penalties for individuals committing moving violations in designated areas. It establishes that individuals responsible for such violations in work zones or school zones will face double fines, and those causing injury or death as a result of these violations will be subject to misdemeanor or felony charges, respectively. The language has been updated to replace "person" with "individual" throughout the bill, ensuring consistency in terminology. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 257.79, 257.601