Michigan Compiled Laws
300-1949-VIA - Chapter via Streetcars (257.790...257.793)
Section 257.791 - Use of Street Railway System or Streetcar; Prohibitions; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Sec. 791.
(1) A person shall not do any of the following:
(a) Board or attempt to board a streetcar for a purpose other than purchasing a streetcar fare, unless the person has purchased or is in the process of purchasing the fare or fare medium required by the street railway for the use of the street railway system.
(b) Interfere with the collection or verification of a fare or fare medium for the use of a street railway system.
(c) While on a streetcar or in a station that is part of a street railway system, fail to carry or refuse to provide on request by an officer, employee, or agent of a street railway or police officer, proof of payment of the fare required by the street railway for the use of the street railway system.
(d) Aid another person in violating subdivision (a), (b), or (c).
(2) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction.
History: Add. 2021, Act 43, Imd. Eff. July 1, 2021

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles

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

300-1949-VIA - Chapter via Streetcars (257.790...257.793)

Section 257.790 - Operation of Bicycle or Vehicle on Streetcar Track; Removal, Overtaking, and Passing; Requirements; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Section 257.791 - Use of Street Railway System or Streetcar; Prohibitions; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Section 257.791a - Occupancy and Use of a Street Railway System Station; Violation as a Civil Infraction; "Shared Station" Defined.

Section 257.791b - Smoking Prohibited Within or on Streetcar or Station; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Section 257.791c - Animals, Other Than Service or Qualified Animals Prohibited on or in Streetcar or Station; Violation as Civil Infraction; Definitions.

Section 257.791d - Food and Beverages Prohibited on or Within a Streetcar or Station; Exceptions; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Section 257.791e - Disposal of Garbage Prohibited on or in a Streetcar or Station; Violation as a Civil Infraction.

Section 257.791f - Oversized Baggage or Commercial Shopping Cart Prohibited on or Within a Streetcar or Station.

Section 257.791g - Disruptive Conduct Prohibited; Live Music Permit; Violation as Civil Infraction.

Section 257.792 - Removal of Bicycle, Vehicle, Cargo, or Other Personal Property Blocking, Delaying, or Interfering With Movement of Streetcar; Liability; "Gross Negligence" Defined; Reimbursement by Owner or Carrier; Definitions.

Section 257.793 - Powers, Immunities, and Authority of Law Enforcement Officers; Sworn Oath of Office; Monthly Uniform Crime Reports.