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SB 682

Traffic control: speed restrictions; speed limit on a highway closed to nonemergency motor vehicles; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 628b.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Jon Bumstead and 5 co-sponsors

Michigan establishes legal authority to enforce speed limits on highways restricted to emergency and authorized vehicles, effective immediately.

ASSIGNED PA 0076'24 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
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Bill Summary · SB 682

Legislative bill overview

SB 682 adds Section 628b to Michigan's Vehicle Code, establishing speed limit regulations for highways that are closed to nonemergency motor vehicles. The bill provides the legal framework for setting and enforcing speed restrictions on such restricted-access roadways. This became law in July 2024 with immediate effect.

Why is this important

This legislation creates statutory authority for speed management on highways designated for specialized use (such as bus lanes, emergency vehicle routes, or other restricted purposes). By codifying speed limits on these closed highways, the state can better regulate traffic flow, improve safety for authorized users, and reduce conflicts between different types of vehicles on the same roadway.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement clarity: The bill doesn't specify which state or local agencies have authority to designate highways as "closed to nonemergency vehicles" or enforce speed limits, potentially creating jurisdictional confusion
  • Access restrictions scope: Unclear whether this applies to temporary closures, permanent designations, or both, and how frequently restrictions can change
  • Penalty framework: The bill itself doesn't detail what speed violations on these highways entail in terms of fines or penalties, leaving enforcement consequences undefined

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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