Sec. 524.
(a) The certificate of the state treasurer that the person named therein has deposited with him a sum of money or securities for money approved by him in the amounts as specified herein shall be taken as proof of financial responsibility. The state treasurer shall accept any such deposits and issue a certificate therefor, and the secretary of state shall accept such certificate if accompanied by evidence that there are no unsatisfied judgments against the depositor registered in the office of the county clerk of the county where the depositor resides.
(b) Such deposit shall be held by the state treasurer to satisfy, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, any execution on a judgment issued against such person making the deposit, for damages, including damages for care and loss of services, because of bodily injury to or death of any person, or for damages because of injury to or destruction of property, including the loss of use thereof, resulting from the ownership, maintenance, use, or operation of a motor vehicle after such deposit was made. Money or securities so deposited shall not be subject to attachment or execution unless such attachment or execution shall arise out of a suit for damages as aforesaid.
History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)
300-1949-V - Chapter V Financial Responsibility Act (257.501...257.532)
Section 257.511 - Nonpayment of Judgment; Certification to Secretary of State; Nonresidents.
Section 257.512a - Nonpayment of Judgment; Finding as to Insurer, Effect.
Section 257.514 - When Judgments Deemed Satisfied.
Section 257.515 - Installment Payment of Judgment; Default.
Section 257.516 - Repealed. 1976, Act 101, Imd. Eff. Apr. 27, 1976.
Section 257.517 - Proof of Financial Responsibility; Alternative Methods.
Section 257.518 - Proof of Financial Responsibility; Certificate of Insurance.
Section 257.518a - Commercial Quadricycle; Liability Insurance; Minimum Limit.
Section 257.519 - Proof of Financial Responsibility; Nonresident, Compliance of Insurance Carrier.
Section 257.521 - Motor Vehicle Liability Policy; Notice of Termination.
Section 257.522 - Automobile Insurance Policies Unaffected by Chapter.
Section 257.523 - Bond as Proof of Financial Responsibility; Satisfaction of Judgment.
Section 257.524 - Money or Securities as Proof.
Section 257.525 - Owners' Proof for Others.
Section 257.526 - Substitution of Proof.