Sec. 719b.
All mobile homes transported on the highways of the Lower Peninsula of this state that are more than 14-1/3 feet wide, plus normal appurtenances that extend no more than 6 inches, and an eave that extends no more than 2 feet from the width of the mobile home, are subject to the following requirements in addition to the requirements of section 719a:
(a) Two escort vehicles shall escort the towing vehicle and mobile home on all 2-lane roads and on those roads where the state police consider 2 escort vehicles necessary for highway safety.
(b) Each towing vehicle shall be equipped with a radio or other device that allows for continuous communication between the towing vehicle and each escort vehicle.
(c) The person transporting the mobile home shall have in effect a liability insurance policy covering personal injury and property damage and having policy limits of not less than $1,000,000.00.
(d) The towing vehicle and mobile home shall not exceed a speed of 45 miles per hour or 10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit, whichever is lower.
History: Add. 1991, Act 19, Imd. Eff. May 8, 1991 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 128, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1992 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 257, Imd. Eff. Dec. 7, 1992 ;-- Am. 1993, Act 243, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 1993
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923)
300-1949-VI - Chapter VI Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws (257.601...257.750)
300-1949-VI-SIZE-WEIGHT-AND-LOAD - Size, Weight and Load (257.716...257.750)
Section 257.718 - Width of Load Carried on Passenger Type Vehicle; Violation as Civil Infraction.
Section 257.719a - Operation of Towing Vehicle to Which Mobile Home or Park Model Trailer Attached.
Section 257.719b - Certain Mobile Homes Transported in Lower Peninsula; Additional Requirements.
Section 257.719c - Truck and Semitrailers Used for Transporting Passengers for Sightseeing Purposes.
Section 257.726a - Enforcement of Act on Boundary Streets or Highways.
Section 257.727a - Repealed. 1979, Act 66, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979.
Section 257.727b - Citation Books; Issuance; Receipt.
Section 257.728c - Audit of Citation Records.
Section 257.728d - Falsification of Citation or Record of Issuance; Penalty.
Section 257.728e - Accepting Plea; Signing of Complaint; Filing Sworn Complaint; Warrant for Arrest.
Section 257.729 - Fine and Costs.
Section 257.733 - Release of Accident Information to Nongovernmental Agency; Exception.
Section 257.743 - Contents of Citation Issued Pursuant to MCL 257.742; Timely Appearance.
Section 257.744 - Admissions or Denials; Sworn Complaint; Warrant for Arrest.
Section 257.746 - Informal Hearing; Procedure.
Section 257.747 - Formal Hearing; Procedure.