Removes driving hour limitations for carriers during a state of emergency in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan law to exempt carriers from certain driving hour limitations during a state of emergency. It modifies the application of federal motor carrier safety regulations, specifically those related to hours of service, to allow carriers to operate without these restrictions when assisting with or directly aiding in disaster or emergency response efforts. The exemption applies to vehicles traveling to assist with or directly assisting with a disaster or emergency during a state of disaster or state of emergency declared under the Emergency Management Act of 1976.

Removes driving hour limitations for carriers during a state of emergency in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan law to exempt carriers from certain driving hour limitations during a state of emergency. It modifies the application of federal motor carrier safety regulations, specifically those related to hours of service, to allow carriers to operate without these restrictions when assisting with or directly aiding in disaster or emergency response efforts. The exemption applies to vehicles traveling to assist with or directly assisting with a disaster or emergency during a state of disaster or state of emergency declared under the Emergency Management Act of 1976.