SB 216 — Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends secs. 303, 320a, 601c & 653a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 et seq.); adds secs. 79g & 79h & repeals sec. 653b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.653b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0217'25

SB-216, As Passed Senate, June 24, 2025 SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.

JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g (i) Roller skates.

(1) The secretary of state shall not issue a license JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g under this act to any of the following individuals:

(h) An individual who has failed to answer a citation or notice to appear in court or for any matter pending or fails to comply with an order or judgment of the court, including, but not JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g limited to, paying all fines, costs, fees, and assessments, in violation of section 321a, until that individual answers the citation or notice to appear in court or for any matter pending or complies with an order or judgment of the court, including, but not limited to, paying all fines, costs, fees, and assessments, as provided under section 321a.

(2) On receiving the appropriate records of conviction, the secretary of state shall revoke the operator's or chauffeur's license of an individual and deny issuance of an operator's or chauffeur's license to an individual who has any of the following, whether under a law of this state, a local ordinance that JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g substantially corresponds to a law of this state, a law of another state that substantially corresponds to a law of this state, or, beginning October 31, 2010, a law of the United States that substantially corresponds to a law of this state:

JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g (ii) A violation or attempted violation of section 625m.

(3) The secretary of state shall revoke a license under subsection (2) notwithstanding a court order unless the court order JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g complies with section 323.

(b) Beginning on and after January 30, 2012, the individual does not meet the requirements of the federal regulations under 49 CFR parts 383 and 391 by refusing to certify the type of commercial motor vehicle operation the individual intends to perform and, if JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g required, fails to present to the secretary of state a valid medical certification.

(a) Manslaughter, negligent homicide, or a felony resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, ORV, or snowmobile 6 points (b) A violation of section 601b(2) or (3), 601c(1), or (2), (3), or (4), or 653a(3) or (4) or, beginning October 31, 2010, a violation of section 601d 6 points JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g (c) A violation of section 625(1), (4), (5), (7), or (8), section 81134 or 82127(1) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81134 and 324.82127, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 625(1), (4), (5), (7), or (8), or section 81134 or 82127(1) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81134 and 324.82127 6 points (d) Failing to stop and disclose identity at the scene of an accident when required by law 6 points (e) Operating a motor vehicle in violation of section 626 6 points (f) Fleeing or eluding an officer 6 points (g) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 15 miles per hour 5 points (h) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 15 miles per hour 4 points (i) A violation of section 625(3) or (6), section 82127(3) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82127, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 625(3) or (6) or section 82127(3) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82127 4 points (j) A violation of section 626a or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 626a 4 points JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g (k) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 10 but not more than 15 miles per hour 4 points (l) Beginning October 31, 2010, a moving violation resulting in an at-fault collision with another vehicle, an individual, or any other object 4 points (m) Careless driving in violation of section 626b or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 626b 3 points (n) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 10 miles per hour but not more than 15 miles per hour 3 points (o) A violation of section 653a(2) 2 points (p) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 5 miles per hour but not more than 10 miles per hour 2 points (q) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 1 mile per hour but not more than 5 miles per hour 1 point (r) Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign, or improper passing 3 points (s) A violation of section 624a, 624b, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 624a or 624b 2 points (t) A violation of section 310e(4) or (6) or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 310e(4) or (6) 2 points JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g (u) All other moving violations pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles reported under this section 2 points (v) A refusal by an individual less than 21 years of age to submit to a preliminary breath test required by a peace officer under section 625a 2 points (w) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by 10 miles per hour or less 3 points (x) A third or subsequent violation of section 602b 2 points (y) A second violation of section 602b 1 point (2) Points must not be entered for a violation of section 310e(14), 311, 602c, 625m, 658, 710d, 717, 719, 719a, or 723.

JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g (8) The secretary of state shall enter 6 points upon the record of an individual whose license is suspended or denied under section 625f.

(3) An individual who commits a moving violation and as a result causes death to a vulnerable roadway user who is in compliance with this act is guilty of a felony punishable by JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $7,500.00, or both.

JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g (a) On any public roadway with at least 2 adjacent lanes proceeding in the same direction of the stationary authorized emergency vehicle, the driver of the approaching vehicle shall proceed with caution, reduce his or her the vehicle's speed by at least 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit, and yield the right-of-way by moving into a lane at least 1 moving lane or 2 vehicle widths apart from the stationary authorized emergency vehicle, unless directed otherwise by a police officer.

JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g (a) For an individual who violates this section except as described in subdivision (b), $400.00.

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JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g (f) For a violation of section 319g(1)(a), the civil fine ordered under this section must not be more than $10,000.00.

(k) (j) For a violation of section 674(1)(s) or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to section 674(1)(s), the JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g civil fine ordered under this section must not be less than $100.00 or more than $250.00.

A civil JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g fine ordered under subsection (2) or (3) must not be waived unless costs ordered under this subsection are waived.

This recommendation is not binding on the courts that have jurisdiction over civil infractions but is intended to act as a normative guide for judges and district court magistrates and a basis for public JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g evaluation of disparities in the imposition of civil fines and costs throughout this state.

Beginning on the effective date of 2024 PA 22, April 2, 2025, the court may waive any civil fine, cost, or assessment against an individual who received a civil infraction citation for a violation of section 710d if the individual, before the appearance date on the citation, supplies the court with evidence of acquisition of a child seating system that meets the requirements of section 710d and evidence that the JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g individual has received education from a certified child passenger safety technician.

JJR S00682'25 (S-1)(S-1)_SB216_APS_1 2kumeioi6r1g (15) If a person is determined to be responsible or responsible "with explanation" for a civil infraction under this act or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to a provision of this act and the civil infraction arises out of the ownership or operation of a commercial quadricycle, the person must be ordered to pay costs as provided in subsection (4) and a civil fine of not more than $500.00.

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