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
Act 106 of 1972 - Highway Advertising Act of 1972 (252.301 - 252.325)
Section 252.301 - Short Title.
Section 252.302 - Definitions.
Section 252.305 - Signs Subject to Act.
Section 252.308 - Repealed. 1976, Act 265, Imd.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 252.311a - 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 252.317b - Crossing Limited Right-of-Way to Erect or Maintain Sign; Penalties.
Section 252.318 - Prohibited Signs or Sign Structures.
Section 252.318b - Voluntary Agreement.
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Section 252.325 - Repealed. 2006, Act 448, Eff. Jan. 1, 2007.