12/18/08-A bill died that called for requiring drivable wrecked vehicles to be driven off the road.
Sponsored by Rep. Hoon-Yung Hopgood, D-Taylor, HB6689 sought to mandate that drivers – or licensed passengers – remove their vehicles from traffic lanes, as long as the vehicles are still drivable and no serious injuries were suffered. Failure to move vehicles would have resulted in $105 fines.

12/9/08-The House Transportation Committee voted to advance a bill that would require getting drivable wrecked vehicles off the road. It now is awaiting consideration on the House floor.
Sponsored by Rep. Hoon-Yung Hopgood, D-Taylor, HB6689 would mandate that drivers – or licensed passengers – remove their vehicles from traffic lanes, as long as the vehicles are still drivable and no serious injuries were suffered. Failure to move vehicles would result in $105 fines.
For House bill status, call 517-373-0169.