The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code, specifically section 675, to enhance regulations surrounding vehicle parking and the issuance of windshield placards for disabled individuals. Key updates include a requirement for vehicles to be parked parallel to the roadway and within 12 inches of the curb, as well as granting local authorities the ability to permit parking on one-way roadways under specific conditions. Angle parking is only allowed with authorization from the state transportation department. The bill also mandates the installation of official signs prohibiting parking following a proper traffic order and establishes a process for local authorities to request hearings regarding parking restrictions.

Additionally, the bill revises the application process for disabled parking placards, allowing individuals with religious objections to medical examinations to apply directly at a branch office. It specifies the duration and conditions for issuing temporary and permanent placards, including proof of Michigan residency. The bill introduces penalties for placard misuse and outlines the circumstances under which the Secretary of State may cancel or revoke placards. Furthermore, it updates terminology throughout the law, replacing "person" with "individual" and clarifying the definitions of medical conditions affecting mobility and respiratory health, thereby improving the law's clarity and effectiveness for individuals with significant health challenges.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 257.675