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HB4203 • 2026

Traffic control: traffic regulation; seasonal weight restrictions; revise exemption for tow truck, wrecker, or road service vehicles under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).

Traffic control: traffic regulation; seasonal weight restrictions; revise exemption for tow truck, wrecker, or road service vehicles under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).

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Sponsor
Gina Johnsen (District 78), Jason Woolford (District 50), Joseph Aragona (District 60), Jaime Greene (District 65), Luke Meerman (District 89), Cameron Cavitt (District 106), David Prestin (District 108), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Tom Kunse (District 100), Douglas Wozniak (District 59), Gregory Markkanen (District 110), Brian BeGole (District 71), Jerry Neyer (District 92), Steve Frisbie (District 44), David Martin (District 68), Alabas Farhat (District 3), Phil Green (District 67), Kathy Schmaltz (District 46), James DeSana (District 29), William Bruck (District 30), Angela Rigas (District 79), Will Snyder (District 87), Tullio Liberati (District 2), Peter Herzberg (District 25), Karen Whitsett (District 4)
Last action
2025-05-29
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide detailed information about the exact changes or enforcement mechanisms, leaving some aspects unclear.

Changing Rules for Heavy Trucks and Tow Trucks

This law changes the rules about when and where tow trucks, wreckers, and road service vehicles can carry extra weight on roads during certain times of the year.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the existing traffic control laws to revise exemptions for tow trucks, wreckers, or road service vehicles under specific circumstances regarding seasonal weight restrictions.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Drivers of heavy trucks, tow trucks, wreckers, and road service vehicles
  • People who use roads where these vehicles operate

Terms To Know

Seasonal Weight Restrictions
Rules that limit how much weight certain types of vehicles can carry on roads during specific times of the year.
Tow Truck, Wrecker, or Road Service Vehicles
Vehicles used to help other cars in trouble, like towing broken-down cars or providing roadside assistance.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact details of the new weight limits and conditions are not specified.
  • It is unclear how this change will be enforced on roads.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-29 SJ 49 Pg. 634

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-05-29 SJ 49 Pg. 634

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

  3. 2025-05-21 HJ 50 Pg. 609

    read a third time

  4. 2025-05-21 HJ 50 Pg. 609

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #124 Yeas 105 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 5

  5. 2025-05-21 HJ 50 Pg. 609

    transmitted

  6. 2025-05-20 HJ 49 Pg. 597

    read a second time

  7. 2025-05-20 HJ 49 Pg. 597

    placed on third reading

  8. 2025-05-13 HJ 46 Pg. 549

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  9. 2025-05-13 HJ 46 Pg. 549

    referred to second reading

  10. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 231

    bill electronically reproduced 03/11/2025

  11. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 213

    introduced by Representative Rep. Gina Johnsen

  12. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 213

    read a first time

  13. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 213

    referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Official Summary Text

Traffic control: traffic regulation; seasonal weight restrictions; revise exemption for tow truck, wrecker, or road service vehicles under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).