257.1 Michigan vehicle code; words and phrases defined. Sec. 1. The following words and phrases as defined in this chapter and as herein enumerated when used in this act shall, for the purpose of this act, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this chapter. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949
257.10 “Cross-walk” defined. Sec. 10. “Cross-walk” means: (a) That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs, or in the absence of curbs from the edges of the traversable highway. (b) Any portion of a […]
257.11 “Dealer” defined. Sec. 11. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, “dealer” means a person who is 1 or more of the following: (a) A person who in a 12-month period did 1 or more of the following: (i) Engaged in the business of purchasing, selling, exchanging, brokering, leasing, or dealing in vehicles […]
257.11a “Demonstrator” defined. Sec. 11a. “Demonstrator” means a motor vehicle used by a prospective customer or a motor vehicle dealer or his agent for testing and demonstration purposes. History: Add. 1975, Act 314, Imd. Eff. Dec. 22, 1975
257.11b “Dealer license” defined. Sec. 11b. “Dealer license” means an authorization from the secretary of state for a person to engage in business as a dealer. History: Add. 1978, Act 507, Eff. July 1, 1979
257.12 “Department” defined. Sec. 12. “Department” means the department of state. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;– Am. 1953, Act 215, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953 ;– Am. 1978, Act 139, Eff. May 1, 1979
257.12a “Distressed vehicle” defined. Sec. 12a. “Distressed vehicle” means a vehicle that has a major component part that has been wrecked, destroyed, damaged, stolen, or missing to the extent that the total estimated cost of repairs to rebuild or reconstruct the vehicle, including parts and labor, is equal to or exceeds 75% of the actual […]
257.12b “Distressed vehicle transporter” defined. Sec. 12b. “Distressed vehicle transporter” means a person engaged in the business of buying vehicles for sale only to a used vehicle parts dealer or a vehicle scrap metal processing dealer. A distressed vehicle transporter shall not sell major components or other parts for vehicle repair purposes, and shall not […]
257.12c “Digital network” defined. Sec. 12c. “Digital network” means that term as defined in section 2 of the limousine, taxicab, and transportation network company act. History: Add. 2016, Act 348, Eff. Mar. 21, 2017
257.13 “Driver” defined. Sec. 13. “Driver” means every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949
257.13a “Elected gross weight” defined. Sec. 13a. Elected gross weight means the empty weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles, fully equipped for service, plus the weight of the maximum load which the owner has elected to carry on such vehicle or combination of vehicles. History: Add. 1967, Ex. Sess., Act 3, Imd. Eff. […]
257.13b “Empty weight” defined. Sec. 13b. Empty weight means the shipping weight of a vehicle as furnished by the manufacturer or in lieu thereof, the scale weight taken from a weight receipt furnished by the weighmaster operating scales approved and sealed by the state department of agriculture. For commercial vehicles empty weight shall also mean […]
257.13c “Electric personal assistive mobility device” defined. Sec. 13c. “Electric personal assistive mobility device” means a self-balancing nontandem 2-wheeled device, designed to transport only 1 person at a time, having an electrical propulsion system with average power of 750 watts or 1 horsepower and a maximum speed on a paved level surface of not more […]
257.13d “Electric carriage” defined. Sec. 13d. “Electric carriage” means a horse-drawn carriage that has been retrofitted to be propelled by an electric motor instead of by a horse and that is used to provide taxi service. History: Add. 2013, Act 36, Imd. Eff. May 21, 2013
257.13e “Electric bicycle” defined. Sec. 13e. “Electric bicycle” means a device upon which an individual may ride that satisfies all of the following: (a) The device is equipped with all of the following: (i) A seat or saddle for use by the rider. (ii) Fully operable pedals for human propulsion. (iii) An electric motor of […]
257.13f “Electric skateboard” defined. Sec. 13f. “Electric skateboard” means a wheeled device that has a floorboard designed to be stood upon when riding that is no more than 60 inches long and 18 inches wide, is designed to transport only 1 person at a time, has an electrical propulsion system with power of no more […]
***** 257.14 THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 23, 2023: See 257.14.amended ***** 257.14 “Established place of business” defined. Sec. 14. (1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), “established place of business” means premises actually occupied either continuously or at regular periods by a dealer or manufacturer at which the dealer or manufacturer […]
***** 257.14.amended THIS AMENDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 23, 2023 ***** 257.14.amended “Established place of business” defined. Sec. 14. (1) Except as provided in subsections (2), (3), and (4), “established place of business” means premises actually occupied either continuously or at regular periods by a dealer or manufacturer at which the dealer or manufacturer keeps […]
257.14a “Executive” or “manufacturer’s vehicle” defined. Sec. 14a. “Executive” or “manufacturer’s vehicle” means a motor vehicle provided by a manufacturer for the use and possession of an employee of the manufacturer, which is titled to the manufacturer, or which is driven with special manufacturer’s plates as provided in section 244. History: Add. 1975, Act 314, […]
257.15 “Explosives” defined. Sec. 15. “Explosives” means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion and which contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, friction, by concussion, by percussion, or by […]
