2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 257 - MOTOR VEHICLES
Act 300 of 1949 - MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE (257.1 - 257.923)
300-1949-VI - CHAPTER VI OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS (257.601...257.750)
Section 257.601d.added - Person who commits moving violation causing death of another person or serious impairment of body function; other violations; "moving violation" defined.
MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE (EXCERPT)Act 300 of 1949
***** 257.601d.added THIS ADDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 31, 2010 *****
257.601d.added Person who commits moving violation causing death of another person or serious impairment of body function; other violations; "moving violation" defined.
Sec. 601d.
(1) A person who commits a moving violation that causes the death of another person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both.
(2) A person who commits a moving violation that causes serious impairment of a body function to another person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(3) This section does not prohibit the person from being charged with, convicted of, or punished for any other violation of law.
(4) As used in this section, "moving violation" means an act or omission prohibited under this act or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to this act that involves the operation of a motor vehicle, and for which a fine may be assessed.
History: Add. 2008, Act 463, Eff. Oct. 31, 2010
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