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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.661 - Classroom Instruction; Number of Students; Limitation.

256.661 Classroom instruction; number of students; limitation.
Sec. 41.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a segment 1 or segment 2 classroom shall not contain more than 36 students when classroom instruction is given.
(2) A segment 2 class size may exceed 36 students with the prior approval of the secretary of state. The secretary of state may approve a segment 2 class size to exceed 36 students for up to 60 minutes per day when justified by a special presentation.
(3) The number of students in a class shall not exceed the number of students allowed by the fire marshal.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.663 - Driver Education Course Certificate of Completion; Issuance to Student.

256.663 Driver education course certificate of completion; issuance to student.
Sec. 43.
(1) A driver education provider classified to provide teen driver training shall issue a driver education course certificate of completion to a student who successfully passes a written knowledge test prescribed by the secretary of state for that segment and successfully completes the other course work for that segment. The secretary of state shall prescribe the knowledge test administered to a teen student, including establishing a passing score and the maximum number of times a student may take the test.
(2) A driver education provider shall not issue a driver education course certificate of completion for segment 1 if the student is not eligible for a graduated driver license.
(3) A driver education provider shall not issue a driver education course certificate of completion for segment 2 to a student unless the student has been issued a graduated driver license.
(4) A driver education provider classified to provide entry-level driver training shall issue a driver education course certificate of completion to a student who successfully passes theory or behind-the-wheel training prescribed in 49 CFR part 380, appendices A to F. A certificate of completion issued to an entry-level driver training student must contain the information outlined in 49 CFR 380.513 and 380.717.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 192, Imd. Eff. Oct. 4, 2022
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.667 - Written Agreement Between Provider and Student; Terms.

256.667 Written agreement between provider and student; terms.
Sec. 47.
(1) A driver education provider shall have a written agreement with each of its students. A driver education provider shall not give instruction to a student until after the provider and the student have entered into the written agreement. The agreement shall be dated and signed by both the provider and the student. The agreement shall contain all the terms of the agreement between the provider and the student and include all of the following:
(a) The student's name, address, birth date, and telephone number.
(b) If the student is a minor, the parent's or legal guardian's name, address, and telephone number.
(c) A description of the instruction to be given by that provider.
(d) The amount of the fee or tuition charged and paid for the instruction.
(e) A notice statement prescribed by the secretary of state.
(f) Other information prescribed by the secretary of state.
(2) Before instruction begins, the driver education provider shall give the student a signed copy of the agreement, accompanied by a copy of all of the provider's applicable policies.
(3) This section does not apply to an educational institution or a governmental agency that does not charge a student a fee for driver education instruction.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.669 - Coordinated Segment 1 Driver Education Course; Approval of Secretary of State; Written Agreement Between Provider and Student; Terms.

256.669 Coordinated segment 1 driver education course; approval of secretary of state; written agreement between provider and student; terms.
Sec. 49.
(1) The secretary of state may approve the giving of a coordinated segment 1 driver education course. A driver education provider shall not give a coordinated segment 1 driver education course without the prior written approval of the secretary of state. The provider shall file a request for approval with the secretary of state in a format as prescribed by the secretary of state. The secretary of state may review a request on a case-by-case basis.
(2) A driver education provider shall not give instruction under this section until after the provider and the student have entered into a written agreement as provided in this subsection. The agreement shall be dated and signed by both the provider and the student. The agreement shall contain all the terms of agreement between the provider and the student and include all of the following:
(a) The student's name, address, birth date, and telephone number.
(b) If the student is a minor, the parent's or legal guardian's name, address, and telephone number.
(c) The name of each provider that will give instruction.
(d) A description of the instruction that each provider will give.
(e) A description of the assessment or test to be administered by each provider.
(f) The amount of the fee or tuition charged and paid for the instruction.
(g) The name of the provider responsible for issuing a segment 1 driver education course certificate of completion.
(h) A statement of who is responsible for maintaining each part of the student's records as required under this act.
(i) Other information prescribed by the secretary of state.
(3) Before instruction begins, the driver education provider shall give the student a signed copy of the agreement.
(4) This section does not apply to an educational institution or a governmental agency that does not charge a student a fee for driver education instruction.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.671 - Reports; Maintenance; Format; Manner; Availability; Failure to Comply; Duration.

256.671 Reports; maintenance; format; manner; availability; failure to comply; duration.
Sec. 51.
(1) The secretary of state may require that information, a record, or any document required to be maintained under this act be maintained in a format and manner prescribed by the secretary of state.
(2) The secretary of state may prescribe the format, manner, and deadline for filing a report with the secretary of state under this act. Except as otherwise provided in this act, the secretary of state shall notify a person required to file a report with the secretary of state of the applicable filing deadline. The secretary of state shall provide that notice not less than 15 days before the report is due, unless the secretary of state has reason to believe the report is needed more quickly to protect the health, safety, and welfare of a student or the public or to properly administer this act.
(3) The secretary of state may require information, a record, or other document that is required to be maintained or filed under this act to be maintained or filed electronically or as prescribed by the secretary of state.
(4) A driver education provider shall maintain information, a record, a report, or other document required under this act at its established office location.
(5) A driver education provider shall make information, a record, or other document maintained under this act available for inspection by the secretary of state or his or her authorized representative at reasonable times.
(6) If a driver education provider fails to make information, a record, or other document required under this act available for inspection at reasonable times, the secretary of state may suspend the driver education provider's certificate after notice and opportunity for a hearing.
(7) A driver education provider shall maintain a record required under this act for not less than 4 calendar years after the student has ceased receiving instruction from the provider.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.673 - Verification of Instructor's Certificate Status.

256.673 Verification of instructor's certificate status.
Sec. 53.
(1) A driver education provider shall verify that a driver education instructor possesses a valid driver education instructor certificate issued under this act, before employing, hiring, contracting, or otherwise engaging the person as an instructor for a driver education course.
(2) The secretary of state may prescribe the method and manner that a driver education provider shall use to verify an instructor's certificate status.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.675 - Instruction to Adult or Commercial Vehicle Driver Training Student; Verification of Valid Temporary Instruction Permit or Out-of-State Commercial Learner's Permit.

256.675 Instruction to adult or commercial vehicle driver training student; verification of valid temporary instruction permit or out-of-state commercial learner's permit.
Sec. 55.
(1) Before a driver education provider provides behind-the-wheel driver education course instruction to an adult or commercial vehicle driver training student, the provider shall verify that the student has a valid temporary instruction permit issued by the secretary of state under section 306 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.306, or that the student has a valid commercial learner's permit issued by another state.
(2) The secretary of state may prescribe the method and manner that a driver education provider uses to verify a student's temporary instruction permit under this section.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 322, Eff. Feb. 20, 2017 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 192, Imd. Eff. Oct. 4, 2022
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.677 - Conviction of Violation; Notification to Secretary of State.

256.677 Conviction of violation; notification to secretary of state.
Sec. 57.
A certified driver education provider or instructor or a provider's designated representative or coordinator shall immediately notify the secretary of state if convicted of a violation or attempted violation listed in section 59. A certified driver education instructor or designated representative or coordinator of a provider shall also notify his or her driver education provider employer. A notice required under this section shall be in a format as prescribed by the secretary of state and comply with all of the following:
(a) Identify the conviction.
(b) Identify the date of the conviction.
(c) Identify the court that imposed the conviction.
(d) Contain other information as prescribed by the secretary of state.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.681 - Automatic Denial or Revocation of Application or Certificate; Duration.

256.681 Automatic denial or revocation of application or certificate; duration.
Sec. 61.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the secretary of state shall automatically deny a driver education provider's or instructor's application or revoke a provider's or instructor's certificate without notice and an opportunity for a hearing if for any reason a driver education provider or instructor is removed from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration training provider registry under 49 CFR 380.721 and 380.723. The denial or revocation remains in effect until the applicant, instructor, provider, or the designated representative or coordinator of the applicant or provider completes 5 consecutive years without a conviction for a violation or attempted violation for which 4 or more points are assessed under section 320a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.320a.
(2) The secretary of state shall automatically deny a driver education provider's or instructor's application or revoke a provider's or instructor's certificate without notice and an opportunity for a hearing until the driving record of the applicant, instructor, provider, or the designated representative or coordinator of the applicant or provider does not have within the prior 2 years 1 or more of the following:
(a) Three or more driver license denials, suspensions, or revocations, or any combination of 3 or more denials, suspensions, or revocations, imposed by the secretary of state for the failure to appear in court or a failure to comply with a court judgment under section 321a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.321a.
(b) A conviction or finding of responsibility for a traffic violation in connection with 2 or more motor vehicle accidents.
(c) An accumulation of 6 or more points under section 320a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.320a.
(d) A conviction under section 624a, 625(6), or 626b of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.624a, 257.625, and 257.626b.
(3) When the driving record of an applicant's or provider's designated representative or coordinator is the cause for the secretary of state to deny an application or revoke a certificate under this section, the secretary of state shall automatically deny an original or renewal application for a driver education provider certificate or automatically revoke a provider's certificate under this section if the applicant or provider fails to immediately terminate the designated representative's or coordinator's designation or employment as the provider's designated representative or coordinator.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 192, Imd. Eff. Oct. 4, 2022
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.683 - Denial, Suspension, Revocation, or Cancellation of Driver License; Suspension or Revocation of Driver Education Instructor's Certificate; Reinstatement.

256.683 Denial, suspension, revocation, or cancellation of driver license; suspension or revocation of driver education instructor's certificate; reinstatement.
Sec. 63.
(1) The secretary of state shall automatically suspend or revoke a driver education instructor's certificate without notice and an opportunity for a hearing if the instructor's driver license is denied, suspended, revoked, or canceled by this state or another state. A driver education instructor whose driver license is denied, suspended, revoked, or canceled by this state or another state shall immediately return his or her instructor's certificate to the secretary of state.
(2) The secretary of state may reinstate a driver education instructor's certificate suspended under this section if the instructor's driver license denial, suspension, revocation, or cancellation terminates before the instructor's certificate expires and the instructor submits a written request to the secretary of state, as prescribed by the secretary of state, for that reinstatement.
(3) The secretary of state shall not reinstate a driver education instructor certificate that is revoked under this section. A driver education instructor whose certificate is revoked may apply to the secretary of state for an original driver education instructor certificate.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.685 - Investigation; Complaint; Mediation; Conditions for Probation and Cancellation.

256.685 Investigation; complaint; mediation; conditions for probation and cancellation.
Sec. 65.
(1) The secretary of state may make, on its own initiative or in response to a complaint, a reasonable and necessary investigation within or outside this state and gather evidence against a person that violated, allegedly violated, or is about to violate this act, a rule promulgated under this act, or an order issued under this act, concerning whether a person, an applicant, a driver education provider, or a driver education instructor is in compliance with this act or a rule promulgated under this act.
(2) A person may file a complaint against a person, an applicant, a driver education provider, or a driver education instructor with the secretary of state. A complaint must be made in a format as prescribed by the secretary of state. The complaint must be based upon a violation or attempted violation of this act or a rule promulgated under this act and must contain all of the following information:
(a) The complainant's name, address, and telephone number.
(b) A complete statement describing the basis for the complaint.
(c) A copy of any record, report, or document that is the basis for the complaint, including a copy of the student contract, driver education course certificate of completion issued, or other documents.
(d) The complainant's signature and the date the complaint was signed.
(e) Other information as prescribed by the secretary of state.
(3) The secretary of state may mediate a dispute between a driver education provider or driver education instructor and a student or the student's parent or legal guardian when a dispute arises from a violation or attempted violation of this act or a rule promulgated under this act.
(4) The secretary of state may develop conditions of probation for the operation of a driver education provider or the training conducted by a driver education instructor. Conditions must be set forth in a written agreement and signed by the driver education provider or driver education instructor and the secretary of state. Conditions of probation may be agreed to in place of further disciplinary proceedings.
(5) If an investigation by the secretary of state finds reason to believe that a written knowledge test or entry-level driver training was not administered in accordance with the standards prescribed in 49 CFR part 380, the secretary of state shall cancel the course completion reported by the provider and any license subsequently issued unless the student retakes and passes the test within 30 days.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 192, Imd. Eff. Oct. 4, 2022
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.687 - Deceptive or Unconscionable Methods, Acts, or Practices.

256.687 Deceptive or unconscionable methods, acts, or practices.
Sec. 67.
A driver education provider or instructor shall not engage in a deceptive or unconscionable method, act, or practice. The following are deceptive or unconscionable methods, acts, or practices:
(a) Using, adopting, or conducting business under a name that is the same as, like, or deceptively similar to, the name of another driver education provider.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, using the word "state", "government", "municipal", "city", or "county" as part of the name of the driver education provider. This provision does not apply to an educational institution or a governmental agency.
(c) Advertising, representing, or implying that a driver education provider is supervised, recommended, or endorsed by, or affiliated or associated with, or employed by, or an agent or representative of this state, the secretary of state, or a bureau of the secretary of state.
(d) Advertising or publicizing under a name other than the provider's full business name as identified on the provider's application for a driver education provider certificate.
(e) Advertising that the provider is open for business before the secretary of state issues a driver education provider certificate to the provider.
(f) Soliciting business on the premises of any facility rented, leased, owned, or used by the secretary of state.
(g) Misrepresenting the quantity or quality of the instruction provided or the requirements for a driver license, endorsement, minor restricted or temporary permit, or driver education certificate.
(h) Failing to promptly restore any deposit, down payment, or other payment that a person is entitled to after an agreement is rescinded, canceled, or otherwise terminated as required under the agreement or applicable law.
(i) Taking advantage of a student's or potential student's inability to reasonably protect his or her interest because of a disability, illiteracy, or inability to understand the language of an agreement, if the driver education provider knows or reasonably should have known of the student's or potential student's inability.
(j) Failing to honor a term of a student's, parent's, or legal guardian's agreement.
(k) Falsifying a document, agreement, record, report, or certificate required under this act or a rule promulgated under this act.
(l) Causing or allowing a student, parent, or legal guardian to sign a document in blank.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.689 - Sanctions.

256.689 Sanctions.
Sec. 69.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this act, the secretary of state may impose 1 or more of the sanctions in subsection (2) after notice and opportunity for a hearing if the secretary of state determines that a person, a driver education provider, a driver education instructor, or an applicant for either a provider or instructor certificate did 1 or more of the following:
(a) Failed to meet a requirement under this act or a rule promulgated under this act.
(b) Violated this act or a rule promulgated under this act.
(c) Made an untrue or misleading statement of a material fact to the secretary of state or concealed a material fact in connection with an application for a provider or instructor certificate.
(d) Permitted fraud or engaged in a fraudulent method, act, or practice in connection with a driver license or temporary driving permit application submitted to the secretary of state, or induced or countenanced fraud or a fraudulent method, act, or practice on the part of an applicant for a driver license or permit.
(e) Engaged in an unfair or deceptive method, act, or practice or made an untrue statement of a material fact.
(f) Violated a condition of probation or suspension or an order issued under this act.
(g) Failed to maintain good moral character as defined and determined under 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47, in connection with business operations.
(2) After the secretary of state determines that a person, a driver education provider, a driver education instructor, or an applicant for a provider or instructor certificate committed a violation listed in subsection (1), the secretary of state may impose upon the person, provider, instructor, or applicant 1 or more of the following sanctions:
(a) Denial of an application for a driver education provider certificate or a driver education instructor certificate.
(b) Suspension or revocation of a driver education provider certificate or a driver education instructor certificate.
(c) An administrative fine paid to the secretary of state in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation.
(d) A requirement to take the affirmative action determined necessary by the secretary of state, including payment of restitution to a student or to an injured person.
(3) A sanction may be imposed under subsection (2) in addition to criminal penalties otherwise imposed for the same violation under this act or by law. The remedies and sanctions under this act are independent and cumulative.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.691 - Cease and Desist Order; Temporary Cease and Desist Order.

256.691 Cease and desist order; temporary cease and desist order.
Sec. 71.
(1) If the secretary of state determines after notice and opportunity for a hearing that a person has committed a violation listed in section 69(1), the secretary of state may issue an order requiring the person to cease and desist from the unlawful method, act, or practice or to take an affirmative action that in the judgment of the secretary of state will carry out the purposes of this act, including, but not limited to, payment of restitution to a customer.
(2) If the secretary of state makes a finding of fact in writing that the public interest will be irreparably harmed by a delay in issuing an order, the secretary of state may issue a temporary cease and desist order. Before issuing a temporary cease and desist order, the secretary of state, when possible by telephone or otherwise, shall notify the person, the driver education provider, or the driver education instructor of the secretary of state's intention to issue a temporary cease and desist order. A temporary cease and desist order shall include in its terms a provision stating that upon request a hearing shall be held within 30 days to determine whether or not the order shall become permanent.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.695 - Summary Suspension; Hearing; Resolution.

256.695 Summary suspension; hearing; resolution.
Sec. 75.
(1) The secretary of state may order a summary suspension of a driver education provider or driver education instructor certificate pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, upon an affidavit by a person familiar with the facts set forth in the affidavit alleging a violation or attempted violation of this act, a rule promulgated under this act, or a deceptive or unconscionable method, act, or practice.
(2) The driver education provider or driver education instructor to whom the order is directed may apply to the secretary of state and shall be granted a hearing within 30 days of application pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
(3) At the hearing, the order of summary suspension shall be set aside, continued, or modified by the secretary of state.
(4) If the order of summary suspension concerns the issuance or authorization of driver education course certificates of completion, the secretary of state may discontinue accepting certificates of completion issued or authorized by the provider for students receiving or completing instruction after the effective date of the order. The secretary of state may decide to resolve the summary suspension matter before determining a driver license issue that involves 1 or more of the certificates of completion.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.697 - Expiration or Absence of Certificate; Proceeding With Investigation, Disciplinary Proceeding, or Other Action.

256.697 Expiration or absence of certificate; proceeding with investigation, disciplinary proceeding, or other action.
Sec. 77.
The expiration or absence of a driver education provider certificate or a driver education instructor certificate does not prevent the secretary of state from proceeding with an investigation, disciplinary proceeding, or other action authorized by this act against a person, a driver education provider, or a driver education instructor.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.699 - Certificate Required; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty; Administrative Fine.

256.699 Certificate required; violation as misdemeanor; penalty; administrative fine.
Sec. 79.
A person shall not engage in or offer to engage in activity as a driver education provider or a driver education instructor unless the person holds a valid certificate under this act. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both. In addition to any other remedies provided by law, the secretary of state may impose an administrative fine of $100.00 for each day the person is found to have engaged in activity as a driver education provider or a driver education instructor without being certified under this act.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.701 - Reimbursement; Disposition.

256.701 Reimbursement; disposition.
Sec. 81.
In a court proceeding involving a violation of this act, the court may order the person found guilty of violating this act to reimburse the secretary of state for the reasonable costs of the secretary of state's investigation that resulted in the conviction in addition to any other civil or criminal penalties allowed by law. Any costs collected under this section shall be deposited into the driver education provider and instructor fund created under section 83.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.703 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Fund; Creation; Expenditures; Investment; Accounting; Administration of Act.

256.703 Driver education provider and instructor fund; creation; expenditures; investment; accounting; administration of act.
Sec. 83.
(1) The driver education provider and instructor fund is created as a separate fund in the department of treasury. The fund shall be expended only as provided in this section. The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall annually present to the secretary of state an accounting of the amount of money in the fund. Any unexpended and unencumbered money in the fund at the close of a fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not lapse or be transferred to the general fund.
(2) A nonrefundable application processing fee, a multiple vehicle driving facility review and approval fee, and an administrative fine collected under this act shall be transferred by the secretary of state to the state treasurer, who shall credit the money to the fund created under this section.
(3) The secretary of state shall expend money in the fund to administer this act. The secretary of state may deduct money from the fund to develop a driver education provider and instructor program. The secretary of state may deduct from the fund the actual administrative costs to administer this act, including any administrative costs to perform inspections, conduct investigations, or hold administrative hearings.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.704 - Deposit of Revenue Balance Into Traffic Law Enforcement and Safety Fund.

256.704 Deposit of revenue balance into traffic law enforcement and safety fund.
Sec. 84.
After deducting the actual administrative costs of the department, the balance of the revenue from the fees collected under this act, up to an annual total of $15,000.00, shall be deposited in the traffic law enforcement and safety fund created in section 819a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.819a.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 256 - Motor Vehicles › Act 384 of 2006 - Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (256.621 - 256.705) › Section 256.705 - Rules.

256.705 Rules.
Sec. 85.
The secretary of state may promulgate rules pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, to carry out this act.
History:
2006, Act 384, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.1 - Michigan Vehicle Code; Words and Phrases Defined.

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
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.1a - "Accessory" and "Adequate In-Person Services" Defined.

257.1a "Accessory" and "adequate in-person services" defined.
Sec. 1a.
As used in this act:
(a) "Accessory" means any accessory, equipment, additional part or replacement part for a vehicle for which a certificate of title is required to be issued under this act.
(b) "Adequate in-person services" means providing in-person service options, without the requirement of an advance appointment, on each day and at each location a secretary of state branch office is open for services in this state. The in-person services provided must allow for same-day transactions to be completed.
History:
Add. 1964, Act 248, Eff. Jan. 1, 1965 ;-- Am. 2021, Act 71, Imd. Eff. July 29, 2021
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.1b - “Ambulance” Defined.

257.1b “Ambulance” defined.
Sec. 1b.
"Ambulance" means a privately or publicly owned motor vehicle for highway use that is specially designed or constructed and equipped, and is intended to be used for and is maintained or operated for the transportation of persons who are sick, injured, wounded, or otherwise incapacitated or helpless, including dual purpose police patrol cars and funeral coaches or hearses, and which is equipped according to section 7 of Act No. 258 of the Public Acts of 1968, as amended, being section 257.1207 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
Add. 1975, Act 100, Eff. July 1, 1976
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.1c - “Articulated Bus” Defined.

257.1c “Articulated bus” defined.
Sec. 1c.
"Articulated bus" means a vehicle designed for carrying passengers and comprised of 2 sections permanently joined by a hinge mechanism or articulated joint allowing vertical and horizontal relative movement as well as a weathertight passage for riders moving from 1 section of the bus to the other.
History:
Add. 1988, Act 346, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1988
Compiler's Notes:
Section 2 of Act 346 of 1988 provides:“(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this amendatory act shall take effect October 1, 1989.“(2) Sections 634, 710g, 722, 723, 724, 802, and 907 of this amendatory act shall take effect January 1, 1989.“(3) Sections 4B and 801 of this amendatory act shall take effect upon the date of enactment of this amendatory act.”Section 2 of Act 173 of 1989 provides:“(1) The amendments made to sections 8b, 57, 67a, 301, 303, 305, 306, 307, 309, 310, 312d, 312e, 312f, 312g, 312h, 314, 314b, 319a, 321a, 323, 728, 732, 743, and 907 of Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, being sections 257.8b, 257.57, 257.67a, 257.301, 257.303, 257.305, 257.306, 257.307, 257.309, 257.310, 257.312d, 257.312e, 257.312f, 257.312g, 257.312h, 257.314, 257.314b, 257.319a, 257.321a, 257.323, 257.728, 257.732, 257.743, and 257.907 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, by Act No. 346 of the Public Acts of 1988 shall take effect January 1, 1990.“(2) Enacting section 2 of Act No. 346 of the Public Acts of 1988 is repealed.”
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.1d - “Alcoholic Liquor” Defined.

257.1d “Alcoholic liquor” defined.
Sec. 1d.
"Alcoholic liquor" means any liquid or compound, whether or not medicated, proprietary, patented, and by whatever name called, containing any amount of alcohol including any liquid or compound described in section 105(2) of the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1105.
History:
Add. 2003, Act 61, Eff. Sept. 30, 2003 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 62, Eff. May 3, 2004
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.2 - “Authorized Emergency Vehicle” Defined; Additional Definitions.

257.2 “Authorized emergency vehicle” defined; additional definitions.
Sec. 2.
(1) "Authorized emergency vehicle" means any 1 of the following:
(a) Vehicles of the fire department, police vehicles, ambulances, privately owned motor vehicles of volunteer or paid fire fighters, or volunteer members of an emergency rescue unit if authorized by the chief of an organized fire department, a county sheriff, or the director of the department of state police, or privately owned motor vehicles of volunteer or paid members of a life support agency licensed by the department of licensing and regulatory affairs if authorized by the life support agency.
(b) For purposes of section 698(5)(c) during an emergency, a vehicle owned and operated by a federally recognized nonprofit charitable organization that is used exclusively for assistance during that emergency.
(c) For purposes of section 653a, a road service vehicle giving a visual signal by means of a flashing, rotating, or oscillating red or amber light. As used in this subdivision, "road service vehicle" means a vehicle that is clearly marked and readily recognizable as a vehicle used to assist disabled vehicles.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Emergency rescue unit" means an entity with training in a specialized discipline exceeding the level of training for medical first responders.
(b) "Life support agency" means that term as defined in section 20906 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20906.
(c) "Medical first responder" means that term as defined in section 20906 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20906.
History:
1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1956, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 9, 1956 ;-- Am. 1975, Act 100, Eff. July 1, 1976 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 347, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 1976 ;-- Am. 1997, Act 8, Imd. Eff. May 16, 1997 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 19, Eff. June 2, 2004 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 231, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.2a - “Automotive Recycler” Defined.

257.2a “Automotive recycler” defined.
Sec. 2a.
"Automotive recycler" means a person who engages in business primarily for the purpose of selling at retail salvage vehicle parts and secondarily for the purpose of selling at retail salvage motor vehicles or manufacturing or selling a product of gradable scrap metal.
History:
Add. 1993, Act 300, Eff. Jan. 1, 1994
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.3 - “Axle” Defined.

257.3 “Axle” defined.
Sec. 3.
"Axle" means the common axis of rotation of 1 or more wheels whether power driven or freely rotating, and whether in 1 or more segments and regardless of the number of wheels carried thereon.
History:
1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.3a - "Basic Driver Improvement Course" Defined.

257.3a "Basic driver improvement course" defined.
Sec. 3a.
"Basic driver improvement course" means a course of study that satisfies all of the following conditions:
(a) It meets or exceeds the curriculum standards set forth in the defensive driving course instructor manual, eighth edition, published by the national safety council.
(b) It provides documented evidence from a federal, state, or local government agency of course effectiveness in reducing collisions, moving violations, or both.
(c) It includes not less than 4 hours of instruction.
(d) It contains such other information as is approved by the secretary of state, with or without supporting DVD material, and that is offered over the internet or through classroom instruction.
History:
Add. 2008, Act 568, Eff. Dec. 31, 2010 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 498, Eff. Mar. 28, 2013
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.4 - “Bicycle” Defined.

257.4 “Bicycle” defined.
Sec. 4.
"Bicycle" means a device propelled by human power upon which a person may ride, having either 2 or 3 wheels in a tandem or tricycle arrangement, all of which are over 14 inches in diameter.
History:
1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 1971, Act 151, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 1971 ;-- Am. 1975, Act 209, Imd. Eff. Aug. 25, 1975 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 439, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 1977
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.4a - “Birthday” Defined.

257.4a “Birthday” defined.
Sec. 4a.
"Birthday" shall mean any anniversary of the original date of birth, and all persons born on February 29 shall be deemed, for the purposes of this act, to have been born on March 1.
History:
Add. 1953, Act 215, Eff. Oct. 2, 1953
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257.4b “Bus” defined.
Sec. 4b.
"Bus" means a motor vehicle designed for carrying 16 or more passengers, including the driver. Bus does not include a school bus.
History:
Add. 1964, Act 89, Eff. Aug. 28, 1964 ;-- Am. 1980, Act 174, Imd. Eff. June 23, 1980 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 346, Imd. Eff. Oct. 25, 1988
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.4c - “Buy Back Vehicle” Defined.

257.4c “Buy back vehicle” defined.
Sec. 4c.
"Buy back vehicle" means a motor vehicle reacquired by a manufacturer as the result of an arbitration proceeding, pursuant to a customer satisfaction policy adopted by the manufacturer, or under 1986 PA 87, MCL 257.1401 to 257.1410, or a similar law of another state.
History:
Add. 2002, Act 652, Eff. Jan. 1, 2003
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 257 - Motor Vehicles › Act 300 of 1949 - Michigan Vehicle Code (257.1 - 257.923) › 300-1949-I - Chapter I Words and Phrases Defined (257.1...257.83) › Section 257.5 - "Business District" and "Commercial Business" Defined.

257.5 "Business district" and "commercial business" defined.
Sec. 5.
(1) "Business district" means an area contiguous to a highway where the total widths of the adjacent buildings in use for commercial business open to the general public on both sides occupy 50% or more of the total frontage on both sides for a distance of 600 feet or more.
(2) As used in this section, "commercial business" does not include a home-based business conducted from a residence or domicile, but does include a multi-use building in which a commercial business open to the general public is operated on the ground floor and residential apartments exist on upper floors.
History:
1949, Act 300, Eff. Sept. 23, 1949 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 85, Eff. Nov. 9, 2006
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257.5a “Cancellation” defined.
Sec. 5a.
"Cancellation" means that a license or registration is annulled and terminated because of some error or defect or because the licensee or registrant is no longer entitled to such license or registration, but the cancellation of a license or registration is without prejudice and application for a new license or registration may be made at any time after such cancellation.
History:
Add. 1951, Act 270, Eff. Sept. 28, 1951