Sec. 9.
(1) A limousine carrier or taxicab carrier shall not operate a limousine or taxicab, and a transportation network company shall not allow a transportation network company driver to accept trip requests through that transportation network company's digital network, unless the limousine, taxicab, or personal vehicle has undergone a safety inspection conducted annually by a mechanic licensed by this state before being used to provide transportation services. Each limousine carrier and taxicab carrier shall maintain, and each transportation network company driver shall provide to the transportation network company, documentation of the inspection required by this section showing that all of the following vehicle components were inspected:
(a) Foot brakes.
(b) Parking brakes.
(c) Steering mechanism.
(d) Windshield.
(e) Rear window and other glass.
(f) Windshield wipers.
(g) Headlights.
(h) Taillights.
(i) Brake lights.
(j) Front seat adjustment mechanism.
(k) Doors.
(l) Turn signal lights.
(m) Horn.
(n) Speedometer.
(o) Bumpers.
(p) Muffler and exhaust system.
(q) Tires, including tread depth.
(r) Interior and exterior mirrors.
(s) Safety belts.
(t) Defrosting system.
(2) The vehicle inspections described in this section are subject to audit by the department at any time.
(3) The vehicle inspections described in this section only apply to vehicles that are 5 years old or older.
History: 2016, Act 345, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 345 of 2016 - Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Network Company Act (257.2101 - 257.2153)
Section 257.2101 - Short Title.
Section 257.2102 - Definitions.
Section 257.2105 - Disclosure of Information.
Section 257.2109 - Vehicle Safety Inspection.
Section 257.2116 - Enactment of Ordinances and Regulations by Airport; "Airport" Defined.
Section 257.2117 - Summary Suspension of Registration.
Section 257.2119 - Limousine Carrier; Insurance Coverage.
Section 257.2121 - Taxicab Carrier; Insurance Coverage.
Section 257.2129 - Service of Process; Agent.
Section 257.2135 - Electronic Receipt; Information.
Section 257.2137 - Transportation Network Company Driver as Independent Contractor; Conditions.
Section 257.2139 - Zero-Tolerance Policy.
Section 257.2141 - Acceptance of Transportation Request.
Section 257.2143 - Payments for Transportation.
Section 257.2147 - Lease of Limousine or Taxicab; Informing Person of Act Requirements.
Section 257.2149 - Certain Conduct as Misdemeanor; Fine; Proceeding.