HB5230

Michigan HB5230 mandates horse-drawn vehicles on public roadways to have front and rear lights and sets penalties for noncompliance.

Michigan HB5230 amends the state's traffic regulation laws to require horse-drawn vehicles operating on public roadways to be equipped with specific lighting. The bill mandates that these vehicles must have at least two front lamps emitting white light and two rear lamps emitting red light, all visible from a distance of 500 feet. The lights must be operational from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise and under low visibility conditions. Noncompliance with these lighting requirements results in a state civil infraction, with a fine of up to $200.00.