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MI Comp L § 257.638 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-DRIVING-ON-RIGHT-SIDE-OF-ROADWAY—OVERTAKING-AND-PASS - Driving on Right Side of Roadway—overtaking and Passing, Etc. (257.634...257.646)|Section 257.638 - Overtaking and Passing on Left of Another Vehicle; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.638 Overtaking and passing on left of another vehicle; violation as civil infraction. Sec. 638.  (1) A vehicle shall not be driven to the left side of the center of a 2-lane highway or in the center lane of a 3-lane highway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side or center lane is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or the vehicle overtaken.  (2) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.639 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-DRIVING-ON-RIGHT-SIDE-OF-ROADWAY—OVERTAKING-AND-PASS - Driving on Right Side of Roadway—overtaking and Passing, Etc. (257.634...257.646)|Section 257.639 - Driving to Left Side of Roadway; Limitations; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.639 Driving to left side of roadway; limitations; violation as civil infraction. Sec. 639.  (1) A vehicle shall not be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:  (a) When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within a distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction.  (b) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.  (2) The limitations of subsection (1) shall not apply upon a 1-way roadway.  (3) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.640 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-DRIVING-ON-RIGHT-SIDE-OF-ROADWAY—OVERTAKING-AND-PASS - Driving on Right Side of Roadway—overtaking and Passing, Etc. (257.634...257.646)|Section 257.640 - No-Passing Zones; Determination; Signs or Markings; Traffic Control Devices; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.640 No-passing zones; determination; signs or markings; traffic control devices; violation as civil infraction. Sec. 640.  (1) The state highway commission and county road commissions shall determine those portions of a highway under their jurisdiction where overtaking and passing or driving to the left of the roadway would be especially hazardous, and by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway shall indicate the beginning and end of those zones in a manner enabling an ordinary observant driver of a vehicle to observe the directions and obey them. A sign shall be placed to the left of the highway on those portions of a highway where additional notice is considered necessary.  (2) The no-passing zones provided for by this section shall be based upon a traffic survey and engineering study. Traffic-control devices installed pursuant to this section shall conform to the state manual and specifications as provided for by section 608.  (3) A person who fails to obey the traffic-control devices installed pursuant to this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1959, Act 230, Eff. Mar. 19, 1960 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 275, Imd. Eff. July 21, 1965 ;-- Am. 1970, Act 120, Imd. Eff. July 23, 1970 ;-- Am. 1971, Act 224, Imd. Eff. Dec. 30, 1971 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.641 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-DRIVING-ON-RIGHT-SIDE-OF-ROADWAY—OVERTAKING-AND-PASS - Driving on Right Side of Roadway—overtaking and Passing, Etc. (257.634...257.646)|Section 257.641 - Designating 1-Way Traffic; Signs; Driving to Right of Rotary Traffic Island; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.641 Designating 1-way traffic; signs; driving to right of rotary traffic island; violation as civil infraction. Sec. 641.  (1) The state highway commissioner may designate any highway or any separate roadway under his jurisdiction for 1-way traffic and shall erect appropriate signs giving notice thereof.  (2) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for 1-way traffic a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated.  (3) A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of that island.  (4) A person who violates subsection (2) or (3) is responsible for a civil infraction. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.642 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-DRIVING-ON-RIGHT-SIDE-OF-ROADWAY—OVERTAKING-AND-PASS - Driving on Right Side of Roadway—overtaking and Passing, Etc. (257.634...257.646)|Section 257.642 - Roadway Divided Into 2 or More Marked Lanes; Applicable Rules; Designation as Hov Lane; Restrictions; Exceptions; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.642 Roadway divided into 2 or more marked lanes; applicable rules; designation as HOV lane; restrictions; exceptions; violation as civil infraction.Sec. 642.  (1) When a roadway has been divided into 2 or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition to all others consistent with this act apply:  (a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until the operator has first ascertained that the movement can be made with safety. Upon a roadway with 4 or more lanes that provides for 2-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall be operated within the extreme right-hand lane except when overtaking and passing, but shall not cross the center line of the roadway except where making a left turn.  (b) Upon a roadway that is divided into 3 lanes and provides for 2-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be operated in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction, when the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn, or where the center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction the vehicle is proceeding and the allocation is designated by official traffic control devices.  (c) Official traffic control devices may be erected directing specified traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway and operators of vehicles shall obey the directions of the traffic-control device.  (d) Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway, and operators of vehicles shall obey the directions of the traffic-control devices.  (2) When any lane has been designated as an HOV lane under section 1 of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.651, and has been appropriately marked with signs and pavement markings, the lane shall be reserved during the periods indicated for the exclusive use of buses and HOVs. The restrictions imposed on HOV lanes do not apply to any of the following:  (a) Authorized emergency vehicles.  (b) Law enforcement vehicles.  (c) Transit buses operated by a regional transit authority created under the regional transit authority act.  (3) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 289, Imd. Eff. Oct. 15, 1974 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 304, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 2008 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 498, Eff. Mar. 28, 2013
MI Comp L § 257.643 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-DRIVING-ON-RIGHT-SIDE-OF-ROADWAY—OVERTAKING-AND-PASS - Driving on Right Side of Roadway—overtaking and Passing, Etc. (257.634...257.646)|Section 257.643 - Distance Between Vehicles; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.643 Distance between vehicles; violation as civil infraction.Sec. 643.  (1) The operator of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of the vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.  (2) Except as provided in subsection (4), a person shall not operate a motor vehicle with a gross weight, loaded or unloaded, in excess of 5,000 pounds outside the corporate limits of a city or village, within 500 feet of a like vehicle described in this subsection, moving in the same direction, except when overtaking and passing the vehicle.  (3) Except as provided in subsection (4), a distance of not less than 500 feet shall be maintained between 2 or more driven vehicles being delivered from 1 place to another.  (4) Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply to a vehicle in a platoon.  (5) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 332, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 2016
MI Comp L § 257.643a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-DRIVING-ON-RIGHT-SIDE-OF-ROADWAY—OVERTAKING-AND-PASS - Driving on Right Side of Roadway—overtaking and Passing, Etc. (257.634...257.646)|Section 257.643a - Leaving Space Between Trucks or Truck Tractors; Passing; Exclusion for Platoon; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.643a Leaving space between trucks or truck tractors; passing; exclusion for platoon; violation as civil infraction.Sec. 643a.  (1) The operator of a truck or truck tractor, when traveling upon a highway outside of a business or residence district, when conditions permit, shall leave sufficient space between the vehicle and another truck or truck tractor so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy the space without danger. This subsection does not prevent the operator of a truck or truck tractor from overtaking and passing another truck, truck tractor, or other vehicle in a lawful manner. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle in a platoon.  (2) When traveling upon a highway, the operator of a truck or truck tractor that is in a platoon shall allow reasonable access for other vehicles to afford those vehicles safe movement among lanes to exit or enter the highway.  (3) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: Add. 1957, Act 291, Eff. Sept. 27, 1957 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 332, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 2016 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 377, Eff. Mar. 17, 2019
MI Comp L § 257.644 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-DRIVING-ON-RIGHT-SIDE-OF-ROADWAY—OVERTAKING-AND-PASS - Driving on Right Side of Roadway—overtaking and Passing, Etc. (257.634...257.646)|Section 257.644 - Driving on Highway Divided Into 2 Roadways; Parking or Driving on Dividing Space, Barrier, or Section; Use of Crossovers on Limited Access Highways; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.644 Driving on highway divided into 2 roadways; parking or driving on dividing space, barrier, or section; use of crossovers on limited access highways; violation as civil infraction. Sec. 644.  (1) When a highway has been divided into 2 roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section constructed to impede vehicular traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand roadway and a vehicle shall not park or be driven over, across, or within the dividing space, barrier, or section, except through an opening in the physical barrier, dividing section, or space or at a crossover or intersection established by public authority. Crossovers on limited access highways shall not be used except by vehicles described in section 603, road service vehicles while going to or returning from servicing a disabled vehicle, and as otherwise permitted by authorized signs. "Road service vehicles" means vehicles clearly marked and readily recognizable as a vehicle used to assist disabled vehicles.  (2) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1964, Act 222, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964 ;-- Am. 1966, Act 184, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1966 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 277, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.645 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-DRIVING-ON-RIGHT-SIDE-OF-ROADWAY—OVERTAKING-AND-PASS - Driving on Right Side of Roadway—overtaking and Passing, Etc. (257.634...257.646)|Section 257.645 - Driving Onto or From Limited Access Roadway; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.645 Driving onto or from limited access roadway; violation as civil infraction. Sec. 645.  (1) A person shall not drive a vehicle onto or from a limited access roadway except at entrances and exits established by public authority.  (2) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.646 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-DRIVING-ON-RIGHT-SIDE-OF-ROADWAY—OVERTAKING-AND-PASS - Driving on Right Side of Roadway—overtaking and Passing, Etc. (257.634...257.646)|Section 257.646 - Repealed. 1967, Act 277, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967.

257.646 Repealed. 1967, Act 277, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967. Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to limited access highway restrictions on use.
MI Comp L § 257.647 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-TURNING-AND-STARTING-AND-SIGNALS-ON-STOPPING-AND-TUR - Turning and Starting and Signals on Stopping and Turning (257.647...257.648)|Section 257.647 - Turning at Intersection; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.647 Turning at intersection; violation as civil infraction. Sec. 647.  (1) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows:  (a) Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.  (b) Approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center line in a manner as not to interfere with the progress of any streetcar, and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered.  (c) Approach for a left turn from a 2-way roadway into a 1-way roadway shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center line and clear of existing car tracks in use, and by passing to the right of the center line where it enters the intersection. Approach for a left turn from a 1-way roadway into a 2-way roadway shall be made as close as practicable to the left curb or edge of the roadway and by passing to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered.  (d) Where both streets or roadways are 1-way, both the approach for a left turn and a left turn shall be made as close as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway.  (e) Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may cause pavement markers, signs, or signals to be placed within or adjacent to intersections and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by vehicles turning at an intersection. When markers, signs, or signals are so placed, a driver of a vehicle shall not turn a vehicle at an intersection other than as directed and required by those markers, signs, or signals.  (2) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 277, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.648 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-TURNING-AND-STARTING-AND-SIGNALS-ON-STOPPING-AND-TUR - Turning and Starting and Signals on Stopping and Turning (257.647...257.648)|Section 257.648 - Operation of Vehicle or Bicycle; Signals for Stopping or Turning; Signal Lamp or Mechanical Signal Device on Commercial Motor Vehicle; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.648 Operation of vehicle or bicycle; signals for stopping or turning; signal lamp or mechanical signal device on commercial motor vehicle; violation as civil infraction.Sec. 648.  (1) The operator of a vehicle or bicycle upon a highway, before stopping or turning from a direct line, shall first determine that the stopping or turning can be made in safety and shall give a signal as required in this section.  (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (5), a signal required under this section shall be given either by means of the hand and arm in the manner specified in this section, or by a mechanical or electrical signal device that conveys an intelligible signal or warning to other highway traffic.   (3) When a person is operating a vehicle and signal is given by means of the hand and arm, the operator shall signal as follows:  (a) For a left turn, the operator shall extend his or her left hand and arm horizontally.  (b) For a right turn, the operator shall extend his or her left hand and arm upward.  (c) To stop or decrease speed, the operator shall extend his or her left hand and arm downward.  (4) When a person is operating a bicycle and signal is given by means of the hand and arm, the operator shall signal as follows:  (a) For a left turn, the operator shall extend his or her left hand and arm horizontally.  (b) For a right turn, the operator shall extend his or her left hand and arm upward or shall extend his or her right hand and arm horizontally.  (c) To stop or decrease speed, the operator shall extend his or her left hand and arm downward.  (5) A commercial motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle in transit from a manufacturer to a dealer, in use on a highway shall be equipped with, and required signal shall be given by, a signal lamp or mechanical signal device when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab, or load of the commercial motor vehicle exceeds 24 inches, or when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load of the commercial vehicle exceeds 14 feet. The measurement from steering post to rear limit applies to a single vehicle or combination of vehicles.  (6) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1954, Act 181, Eff. Aug. 13, 1954 ;-- Am. 1958, Act 166, Eff. Sept. 13, 1958 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 334, Imd. Eff. Dec. 17, 1974 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 1, Imd. Eff. Jan. 28, 2014
MI Comp L § 257.650 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-RIGHT-OF-WAY - Right-of-Way (257.649...257.655)|Section 257.650 - Right-of-Way; Turning Left at Intersection; Violation as Civil Infraction.

257.650 Right-of-way; turning left at intersection; violation as civil infraction. Sec. 650.  (1) The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right of way to a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close to the intersection as to constitute an immediate hazard; but the driver, having so yielded and having given a signal when and as required by this chapter, may make the left turn and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection from the opposite direction shall yield the right of way to the vehicle making the left turn. At an intersection at which a traffic signal is located, a driver intending to make a left turn shall permit vehicles bound straight through in the opposite direction which are waiting a go signal to pass through the intersection before making the turn.  (2) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 510, Eff. Aug. 1, 1979
MI Comp L § 257.651 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles|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-RIGHT-OF-WAY - Right-of-Way (257.649...257.655)|Section 257.651 - State Trunk Line Highways; Preference at Intersections; Stop, Yield or Merge Signs.

257.651 State trunk line highways; preference at intersections; stop, yield or merge signs. Sec. 651.  (a) Except where approved traffic signals are used to control traffic, the state highway commissioner shall erect stop, yield or merge signs at every entrance to a state trunk line highway from intersecting highways or streets. However, after a traffic engineering investigation the state highway commission acting jointly with the commissioner of the Michigan state police may give preference to a city street or a county road over a state trunk line highway, and shall erect appropriate signs.  (b) Where 2 or more state trunk line highways intersect or cross, the state highway commissioner and the commissioner of the Michigan state police, acting jointly, shall determine which traffic, if any, shall be given preference and appropriate stop, yield or merge signs shall be erected. History: 1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1959, Act 151, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1959 ;-- Am. 1966, Act 237, Eff. Mar. 10, 1967