MichiganNews

Michigan Legislature votes to let vehicles run unattended

(95.3 MNC)

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A bill approved by the Michigan Legislature would let residents legally leave a vehicle running unattended on private property.

The bill cleared the Senate on a 30-6 vote Tuesday and goes to Gov. Rick Snyder for his signature. It was proposed after a Detroit-area man was ticketed $128 for leaving a car running in his driveway as the vehicle warmed up.

A state rule requires people to stop the engine and remove the ignition key before letting a vehicle stand unattended. The legislation would keep the prohibition in place only for vehicles parked on public streets, but not if they are equipped with a remote-start feature.

Related posts

Man convicted of dealing meth sentenced to 16 years

Alyssa Foster

Wanatah couple’s deaths ruled accidental

Jon Zimney

Two people hurt after crash at County Road 17, State Road 119

Jon Zimney

Leave a Comment