Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 106 of 1972 - Highway Advertising Act of 1972 (252.301 - 252.325)
Section 252.316 - Illuminated Signs.

Sec. 16.
(1) A sign that is subject to this act may be illuminated so as to allow the sign to be seen and read but the illumination shall be employed in a manner that prevents beams or rays of light from being directed at any portion of the main-traveled way of the highway in a manner that interferes with safe driving.
(2) A sign containing changing illumination shall not be erected in any area except in an incorporated city or village over 35,000 in population where the department determines it is consistent with customary usage in the area. A sign permitted under section 18(f) is not a sign containing changing illumination.
(3) A sign shall not be so illuminated that it obscures or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign, device, or signal.
(4) All lighting shall be subject to any other provisions relating to lighting of signs presently applicable to all highways under the jurisdiction of the state.
History: 1972, Act 106, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 1972 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 448, Eff. Jan. 1, 2007

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 252 - Highways

Act 106 of 1972 - Highway Advertising Act of 1972 (252.301 - 252.325)

Section 252.301 - Short Title.

Section 252.302 - Definitions.

Section 252.303 - Purpose.

Section 252.304 - Size, Lighting, and Spacing of Signs and Sign Structures; Regulation and Control; Exceptions.

Section 252.305 - Signs Subject to Act.

Section 252.306 - Permit; Application; Contents of Form; Change in Highway Designation or Other Reason; Digital Billboard Permit; Owner of Nonstandard Sign.

Section 252.307 - Permit; Fees; Expiration; Renewal; Exception; Effect of Nonpayment; Notice of Permit Cancellation; Maximum Amount of Increased Renewal Fees for Late Payments; Transfer Fee.

Section 252.307a - Issuance of Annual Permit for New Sign on or After January 1, 2007; Permit Issued Before January 1, 2007; Interim Permit; Conditions; Limitations; Renewable Permit; Size Limitation on Service Club Signs or Religious Organization S...

Section 252.307b - Directional Sign for Publicly or Privately Owned Activity or Attraction; Permit; Limitations; Display of Message.

Section 252.308 - Repealed. 1976, Act 265, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 1976.

Section 252.309 - Permit; Issuance or Denial.

Section 252.310 - Permit; Exemption.

Section 252.311 - Trimming or Removing Trees or Shrubs Within Highway Right-of-Way; Violation; Penalty; Hearing; Removal of Sign.

Section 252.311a - Permit to Manage Vegetation.

Section 252.312 - Placing Permit Number on Sign; Violation; Penalty.

Section 252.313 - Signs Prohibited on Adjacent Areas; Exceptions.

Section 252.314 - Signs on Land Leased From State; Conditions; Terms; Cancellation.

Section 252.315 - Size Requirements and Limitations.

Section 252.316 - Illuminated Signs.

Section 252.317 - Distances Between Signs; Sign Utilizing Digital Billboard; Distance From Interchange, Intersection, or Rest Area.

Section 252.317a - Nonconforming Sign; Maintenance and Repair; Compliance With Federal Statutes, Rules, Regulations, or Agreements; Nonstandard Sign; "Customary Maintenance and Repair" Defined.

Section 252.317b - Crossing Limited Right-of-Way to Erect or Maintain Sign; Penalties.

Section 252.318 - Prohibited Signs or Sign Structures.

Section 252.318a - Billboards; Advertising Purchase or Consumption of Tobacco Products Prohibited; Advertising Sexually Oriented Business Prohibited; Violation; Civil Fine.

Section 252.318b - Voluntary Agreement.

Section 252.318c - Michigan Billboard Advisory Council; Creation; Purpose; Duration; Recommendations as Advisory; Membership; Appointment; Terms; Vacancy.

Section 252.319 - Removal of Signs or Sign Structures; Procedure.

Section 252.320 - Severability.

Section 252.321 - Penalty; Misrepresentation.

Section 252.322 - Removal of Signs or Sign Structures; Compensation; Condition.

Section 252.322a - Rescission of Rules.

Section 252.323 - Rules; Hearings; Review.

Section 252.324 - Repeal.

Section 252.325 - Repealed. 2006, Act 448, Eff. Jan. 1, 2007.