Michigan Compiled Laws
300-1949-III - Chapter III Operator's and Chauffeur's License (257.301...257.329)
Section 257.311 - Possession of Operator's or Chauffeur's License or Receipt When Operating Motor Vehicle Required; Display; Identification.

Sec. 311.
The licensee shall have his or her operator's or chauffeur's license, or the receipt described in section 311a, in his or her immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle, and shall display the same upon demand of any police officer, who shall identify himself or herself as such.
History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1983, Act 63, Eff. Mar. 29, 1984

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles

Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)

300-1949-III - Chapter III Operator's and Chauffeur's License (257.301...257.329)

Section 257.301 - Valid Operator's or Chauffeur's License Required; Group Designation and Indorsements; Surrender of Other Valid Licenses; Notice; Number of Licenses Permitted; Certifying Nonpossession of Valid License; Pandemic Expiration Extension.

Section 257.302 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses; Persons Exempt.

Section 257.302a - Nonresident Using License to Operate Motor Vehicle Issued by Another Country; Establishment of Unique Driver Record; Reciprocal Agreement.

Section 257.303 - Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Issuance; Prohibitions; Revocation; Denial of License; Multiple Convictions or Civil Infractions; "Felony in Which a Motor Vehicle Was Used" Defined.

Section 257.303a - Suspension, Revocation, Denial, Disqualification, or Cancellation of License by Another State.

Section 257.304 - Restricted License; Issuance; Conditions; Carrying and Displaying Restricted License; Order; Prohibition; Completion of Dwi/sobriety Court Program and Certificate as Evidence of Abstinence; "Certificate" Defined; Imposition of Licen...

Section 257.305, 257.305a - Repealed. 1990, Act 188, Eff. Aug. 15, 1990.

Section 257.306 - Temporary Instruction Permit; Operation of Motor Vehicle Without Operator's License or Permit; Pandemic Expiration Extension; Temporary Driver Education Certificate; Motorcycle Temporary Instruction Permit.

Section 257.306a - Commercial Learner's Permit; Pandemic Expiration Extension.

Section 257.307 - Application for Operator's or Chauffeur's License to Operate Noncommercial Motor Vehicle; Documents to Be Supplied to Verify Citizenship or Identity and Legal Presence; Manner; Contents; Image and Signature; Automatic Voter Registra...

Section 257.307a - Operator or Chauffeur License Containing Vehicle Group Designation; Contents.

Section 257.307b - Application by Male for Operator's License or Chauffeur's License; Registration of Applicant With Federal Selective Service System.

Section 257.308 - Application of Minor for Operator's License; Condition to Approval; Exception.

Section 257.309 - Examination of Applicant for Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Criminal History Check; Waiver; Exception; Certification of Licensee Applying for Renewal of License by Mail; Examining Officers; Conducting Examinations; Report of Fin...

Section 257.310 - Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Issuance; Applicant for Motorcycle Indorsement or Vehicle Group Designation or Indorsement; Contents of License; Fingerprint or Finger Image; Digitized License; Information; Manufacture; Unlawful A...

Section 257.310a - Repealed. 1978, Act 139, Eff. May 1, 1979.

Section 257.310b - Expired. 1979, Act 66, Eff. Oct. 1, 1980.

Section 257.310c - Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Persons Not Previously Licensed; Temporary Instruction Permit; Exception.

Section 257.310d - Designation of License as Probationary for 3 Years; Suspension of License or Imposition of Probationary Terms and Conditions; Duration; Reexamination; Extension of Probationary Period; Failure to Appear for Reexamination; Notice; A...

Section 257.310e - Graduated Licensing.

Section 257.310f - Issuance of Corrected Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Address Confidentiality Program Participant; Renewal; Definitions.

Section 257.311 - Possession of Operator's or Chauffeur's License or Receipt When Operating Motor Vehicle Required; Display; Identification.

Section 257.311a - Issuance of Receipt for Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Form; Approval; Design; Effect; Expiration of Receipt and License; Renewal of License.

Section 257.312 - Restricted Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Contents; Expiration; Suspension or Revocation; Violation as Misdemeanor; Exceptions.

Section 257.312a - Motorcycle Indorsement; Issuance, Suspension, Revocation, Cancellation, or Renewal; Special Restricted License to Operate Moped; Requirements; Expiration; Duration; Fees; Violation as Civil Infraction or Misdemeanor; Fines or Penal...

Section 257.312b - Motorcycle Endorsement; Examination; Motorcycle Safety Course; Waiver of Certain Tests; 3-Wheeled Motorcycle; Restriction; Establishing and Conducting Driving Skills Test; Rules; Audit of Motorcycle Safety Fund; Third Party Motorcy...

Section 257.312c - Motorcycle Endorsement; Application; Fees; Disposition of Money; Motorcycle Safety and Education Awareness Fund; Creation; Deposit of Money or Other Assets; Investment; Interest and Earnings; Money Remaining in Fund at Close of Fis...

Section 257.312d - Reference to Operator's or Chauffeur's License as Including Motorcycle or Vehicle Indorsement or Vehicle Group Designation.

Section 257.312e - Operation of Commercial Motor Vehicle; Vehicle Group Designation; Tests; Holder of Unexpired Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Qualifications and Fees for Vehicle Group Designation and Endorsement; Operation of School Bus; Except...

Section 257.312f - Vehicle Group Designation or Endorsement on Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Hazardous Material Endorsement; Vehicle Used for Farming Purposes; Age; Tests; Waiver; Seasonal Restricted Vehicle Group Designation; Conditions Prohibi...

Section 257.312g - Transportation of Hazardous Material; Hazardous Material Endorsement on Operator's or Chauffeur's License Required; Violation; Penalty.

Section 257.312h - Vehicle Group Designation and Indorsement on Chauffeur's License; Additional Fees; Duration of Indorsement; Disposition and Refund of Fees.

Section 257.312i - Pickup Truck With Fifth Wheel Assembly and Attached Semitrailer; R Vehicle Indorsement Required; Prohibition; Written Examination; Fee; Exemption.

Section 257.312j - Skills Testing of Individual Holding Valid Out-of-State Commercial Learner's Permit; Pilot Program.

Section 257.312k - Commercial Driver Licenses; Medical Certifications; Hazardous Material Endorsements; Pandemic Expiration Extension.

Section 257.313 - Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Loss, Destruction, Mutilation, or Illegibility; Duplicate; Proof.

Section 257.314 - Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Duration; Expiration; Identification of Licensee Less Than 21; Renewal; Extension; Pandemic Expiration Extension.

Section 257.314a - Repealed. 1978, Act 139, Eff. May 1, 1979.

Section 257.314b - Repealed. 2004, Act 362, Imd. Eff. Oct. 4, 2004.

Section 257.315 - Operator's and Chauffeur's License; Change of Address; Notice; Use of Residence Address on Qualified Voter File; Failure to Report Change; Violation; Penalty; Nonappealability.

Section 257.316 - Operator's or Chauffeur's License; Filing and Indexing Applications; Records.

Section 257.316a - Repealed. 1990, Act 188, Eff. Aug. 15, 1990.

300-1949-III-CANCELLATION-SUSPENSION-OR-REVOCATION-OF-LICENSES - Cancellation, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses (257.317...257.323d)

300-1949-III-VIOLATION-OF-LICENSE-PROVISIONS - Violation of License Provisions (257.324...257.329)