Sec. 719c.
(1) Notwithstanding section 719, a truck may be used to haul not more than 4 semitrailers for the purpose of transporting passengers for sightseeing purposes with the approval of the local unit of government in which the truck is to be operated not to exceed 3 miles beyond the boundaries of the local unit and if the truck does not exceed a speed of 25 miles per hour.
(2) A truck and semitrailers described in this section shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Be equipped with hazard warning lights, and slow-moving vehicle emblems as described in section 688.
(b) Be equipped with safety belts as described in section 710e for each individual seat within 1 year after the effective date of this section.
(c) Any applicable federal safety standards.
(3) A driver of a truck regulated by this section shall secure the proper group vehicle designation and any endorsement required on his or her operator's or chauffeur's license before operating a truck regulated by this section.
(4) A truck and semitrailers used as described in this section shall be inspected annually by the department of state police.
History: Add. 1995, Act 105, Imd. Eff. June 23, 1995
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Section 257.727a - Repealed. 1979, Act 66, Eff.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.