2007 House Bill 5351 / 2008 Public Act 298

Extend “traffic cop” authority to designated work zone employee

Introduced in the House

Oct. 24, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

To extend a provision providing an exception to the requirement to obey a stop light or other “traffic control device” where a law enforcement officer is directing traffic to also include an individual designated to direct traffic in a work zone.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 16, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would make the failure by a driver to comply with the directions of the person authorized to direct traffic a civil offense.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 17, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 23, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To extend a provision providing an exception to the requirement to obey a stop light or other “traffic control device” where a law enforcement officer is directing traffic to also include an individual designated to direct traffic in a work zone.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 8, 2008