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11 HOUSE BILL NO. 5696 A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 252d, 320a, 707b, 707c, 707d, 732, and 907 (MCL 257.252d, 257.320a, 257.707b, 257.707c, 257.707d, 257.732, and 257.907), section 252d as amended by 2022 PA 89, section 320a as amended by 2023 PA 39, section 707c as amended by 2020 PA 382, section 732 as amended by 2023 PA 40, and section 907 as amended by 2024 PA 22. the people of the state of michigan enact:
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3333 1 2 Sec. 252d. (1) A police agency or a governmental agency designated by the police agency may provide for the immediate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 removal of a vehicle from public or private property to a place of safekeeping at the expense of the last titled owner of the vehicle in any of the following circumstances: (a) If the vehicle is in such a condition that the continued operation of the vehicle upon the highway would constitute an immediate hazard to the public. (b) If the vehicle is parked or standing upon the highway in such a manner as to create an immediate public hazard or an obstruction of traffic. (c) If a vehicle is parked in a posted tow away tow-away zone. (d) If there is reasonable cause to believe that the vehicle or any part of the vehicle is stolen. (e) If the vehicle must be seized to preserve evidence of a crime, or if there is reasonable cause to believe that the vehicle was used in the commission of a crime. (f) If removal is necessary in the interest of public safety because of fire, flood, storm, snow, natural or man-made disaster, or other emergency. (g) If the vehicle is hampering hampers the use of the private property by the owner or person in charge of that private property or is parked in a manner that impedes the movement of another vehicle. (h) If the vehicle is stopped, standing, or parked in a space designated as parking for persons with disabilities and is not permitted by law to be stopped, standing, or parked in a space designated as parking for persons with disabilities. (i) If the vehicle is located in a clearly identified access aisle or access lane immediately adjacent to a space designated as parking for persons with disabilities. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (j) If the vehicle is interfering with the use of a ramp or a curb-cut by persons with disabilities. (k) If the vehicle has been involved in a traffic crash and cannot be safely operated from the scene of the crash. (l) If the operation of the vehicle violates section 707c(4) and the vehicle's operator has 2 or more prior judgments for a violation of section 707c(4). (2) Unless the vehicle is ordered to be towed by a police agency or a governmental agency designated by a police agency under subsection (1)(a), (d), (e), or (k), if the owner or other person that is legally entitled to possess a vehicle to be towed or removed arrives at the location where the vehicle is located before the actual towing or removal of the vehicle, the vehicle must be disconnected from the tow truck, and the owner or other person that is legally entitled to possess the vehicle may take possession of the vehicle and remove it without interference upon the payment of the reasonable service fee, for which a receipt must be provided. (3) A police agency that authorizes the removal of a vehicle under subsection (1) shall do all of the following: (a) Check to determine if the vehicle has been reported stolen before authorizing the removal of the vehicle. (b) Enter the vehicle into the law enforcement information network as an impounded vehicle within not later than 24 hours after ordering the impound of the vehicle. Except as provided in subsection (5), if the vehicle has is not been redeemed by the owner within 7 days after the impound, the towing agency shall notify the police agency of that fact and the police agency shall deem the vehicle abandoned. The police agency shall enter the vehicle into the law enforcement information network as abandoned 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 within not later than 24 hours of after notification by the towing agency, and follow the procedures set forth in section 252a. (4) If an impounded vehicle is released before the police agency enters the vehicle into the law enforcement information network as abandoned, the towing agency or custodian shall notify the police agency that authorized the removal within not later than 24 hours of releasing after the release of the impounded vehicle. (5) A vehicle impounded under subsection (1)(d), (e), or (k) must first be released by the police agency that authorized the removal prior to the towing agency or custodian releasing the vehicle to the vehicle owner. (6) Not less than 20 days but not more than 30 days after a vehicle has been released under subsection (5), the towing agency or custodian shall notify the police agency to enter the vehicle as abandoned and the police agency shall enter the vehicle into the law enforcement information network as abandoned within not later than 24 hours of after receiving notice and follow the procedures set forth in section 252a if the impounded vehicle has not been redeemed. Sec. 320a. (1) Within 5 days after receipt of a properly prepared abstract from a court of this state or another state, the secretary of state shall record the date of conviction, civil infraction determination, or probate court disposition, and the number of points for each, based on the following formula, except as otherwise provided in this section and section 629c: (a) Manslaughter, negligent homicide, or a felony resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, ORV, or snowmobile.............................................. 6 points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 (b) A violation of section 601b(2) or (3), 601c(1) or (2), or 653a(3) or (4) or, beginning October 31, 2010, a violation of section 601d............................. 6 points (c) A violation of section 625(1), (4), (5), (7), or (8), section 81134 or 82127(1) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81134 and 324.82127, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 625(1), (4), (5), (7), or (8), or section 81134 or 82127(1) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81134 and 324.82127............................. 6 points (d) Failing to stop and disclose identity at the scene of an accident when required by law............... 6 points (e) Operating a motor vehicle in violation of section 626............................................. 6 points (f) Fleeing or eluding an officer.................. 6 points (g) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 15 miles per hour.................................................... 5 points (h) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 15 miles per hour.......................................... 4 points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (i) A violation of section 625(3) or (6), section 82127(3) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82127, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 625(3) or (6) or section 82127(3) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82127...................... 4 points (j) A violation of section 626a or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 626a.............. 4 points (k) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 10 but not more than 15 miles per hour.................................. 4 points (l) Beginning October 31, 2010, a moving violation resulting in an at-fault collision with another vehicle, an individual, or any other object....................... 4 points (m) Careless driving in violation of section 626b or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 626b.................................................... 3 points (n) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 10 miles per hour but not more than 15 miles per hour...... 3 points (o) A violation of section 653a(2)................. 2 points (p) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 5 miles per hour but not more than 10 miles per hour...... 2 points (q) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 1 mile per hour but not more than 5 miles per hour........ 1 point 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (r) Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign, or improper passing........................................ 3 points (s) A violation of section 624a, 624b, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 624a or 624b.................................................... 2 points (t) A violation of section 310e(4) or (6) or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 310e(4) or (6).......................................... 2 points (u) All other moving violations pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles reported under this section................................................. 2 points (v) A refusal by an individual less than 21 years of age to submit to a preliminary breath test required by a peace officer under section 625a........................ 2 points (w) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by 10 miles per hour or less...................... 3 points (x) A third or subsequent violation of section 602b.................................................... 2 points (y) A second violation of section 602b..................................................... 1 point (2) Points must not be entered for a violation of section 310e(14), 311, 602c, 625m, 658, 707c, 710d, 717, 719, 719a, or 723. (3) Points must not be entered for bond forfeitures. (4) Points must not be entered for overweight loads or for defective equipment. (5) If more than 1 conviction, civil infraction determination, or probate court disposition results from the same incident, points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 must be entered only for the violation that receives the highest number of points under this section. (6) If an individual has accumulated 9 points as provided in this section, the secretary of state may call the individual in for an interview as to the individual's driving ability and record after due notice as to time and place of the interview. If the individual fails to appear as provided in this subsection, the secretary of state shall add 3 points to the individual's record. (7) If an individual violates a speed restriction established by an executive order issued during a state of energy emergency as provided by 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.81 to 10.89, the secretary of state shall enter points for the violation under subsection (1). (8) The secretary of state shall enter 6 points upon the record of an individual whose license is suspended or denied under section 625f. However, if a conviction, civil infraction determination, or probate court disposition results from the same incident, additional points for that offense must not be entered. (9) If a Michigan driver commits a violation in another state that would be a civil infraction if committed in this state, and a conviction results solely because of the failure of the Michigan driver to appear in that state to contest the violation, upon receipt of the abstract of conviction by the secretary of state, the violation must be noted on the Michigan driver's record, but points must not be assessed against the Michigan driver license. Sec. 707b. (1) A motor vehicle, while being operated on a highway or street, shall must be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order to prevent excessive or unusual noise. and shall be equipped to prevent noise in excess of the limits established in this act. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (2) For purposes of sections 707a to 707f, a motor vehicle does not include a special mobile equipment. Sec. 707c. (1) A motor vehicle must not be operated or driven on a highway or street if the motor vehicle produces total noise exceeding 1 of the following limits at a distance of 50 feet except as provided in subdivisions (b)(iii) and (c)(iii): (a) A motor vehicle with a gross weight or gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or more, combination vehicle with gross weight or gross vehicle weight ratings of 8,500 pounds or more: . (i) Ninety DBA if the maximum lawful speed on the highway or street is greater than 35 miles per hour. (ii) Eighty-six DBA if the maximum lawful speed on the highway or street is not more than 35 miles per hour. (iii) Eighty-eight DBA under stationary run-up test. (b) A motorcycle or a moped: (i) Eighty-six DBA if the maximum lawful speed on the highway or street is greater than 35 miles per hour. (ii) Eighty-two DBA if the maximum lawful speed on the highway or street is not more than 35 miles per hour. (iii) Ninety-five DBA under stationary run-up test at 75 inches. (c) A motor vehicle or a combination of vehicles towed by a motor vehicle not covered in subdivision (a) or (b): (i) Eighty-two DBA if the maximum lawful speed on the highway or street is greater than 35 miles per hour. (ii) Seventy-six DBA if the maximum lawful speed on the highway or street is not more than 35 miles per hour. (iii) Ninety-five DBA under stationary run-up test 20 inches from the end of the tailpipe. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (2) A dealer shall not sell or offer for sale for use upon a street or highway in this state a new motor vehicle that produces a maximum noise exceeding the following limits: (a) A motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or more83 DBA. (b) A motorcycle or a moped83 DBA. (c) A motor vehicle not covered in subdivision (a) or (b)80 DBA. (3) A person shall not operate a vehicle on a highway or street if the vehicle has a defect in the exhaust system that affects sound reduction, is not equipped with a muffler or other noise dissipative device. , or (4) A person shall not operate a vehicle on a highway or street if the vehicle's exhaust system is equipped with a cutout, bypass, amplifier, or a similar device. (5) (4) A person, either acting for himself or herself or as the agent or employee of another, shall not sell, install, or replace a muffler or exhaust part that causes the motor vehicle to which the muffler or exhaust part is attached to exceed the noise limits established by this act or a rule promulgated under this act. (5) A person shall not modify, repair, replace, or remove a part of an exhaust system causing the motor vehicle to which the system is attached to produce noise in excess of the levels established by this act, or operate a motor vehicle so altered on a street or highway. (6) A dealer shall not sell a used or secondhand motor vehicle for use upon on a street or highway that is not in compliance with this act. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (7) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00. Sec. 707d. (1) Except as provided under subsection (7), a person who violates section 707b or 707c(1) or (3) is responsible for a civil infraction. (2) A person who violates section 707c(2), (4), (5), or (6) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100.00.as follows: (a) For a first violation, $500.00. (b) For a second or subsequent violation, $1,000.00. (3) (2) A Except as provided under subsection (7), a person who violates section 707b or 707c(1), (3), or (5) 707c(4) is responsible for a civil infraction or guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as follows: (a) For a first violation, the individual is responsible for a civil infraction and must be ordered to pay a civil fine of $500.00. (b) For a second violation, the individual is responsible for a civil infraction and must be ordered to pay a civil fine of $1,000.00. (c) For a third or subsequent violation, the individual is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $1,000.00. (4) (3) A person who, at the time of installation, knowingly installs a muffler or exhaust system which exceeds the decibel limits of this act shall be is liable to the person who receives a citation for violation of 707c for the amount of not less than $100.00, plus reasonable attorney fees and court costs. (5) (4) If it is shown that the noise level of a motor vehicle is in excess of the DBA levels established in this act, that 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 evidence shall be is prima facie evidence that the motor vehicle was producing excessive noise in violation of this act. (6) (5) A violation of section 707c(4) 707c(5) or (6) by a dealer licensed under this act is prima facie evidence of a fraudulent act under section 249. (7) If, before the appearance date on a citation issued under section 707b or 707c(1), (3), or (4), the defendant submits sufficient proof to the court that the motor vehicle is no longer in violation of the respective section, 1 of the following applies, as applicable: (a) For a violation of section 707b or 707c(1) or (3), or a first violation of section 707c(4), the court shall not assess a fine or costs. (b) For a second violation of section 707c(4), the court shall not assess $500.00 of the fine. Sec. 732. (1) Each municipal judge and each clerk of a court of record shall keep a full record of every case in which an individual is charged with or cited for a violation of this act or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to this act regulating the operation of vehicles on highways and with those offenses pertaining to the operation of ORVs or snowmobiles for which points are assessed under section 320a(1)(c) or (i). Except as provided in subsection (16), the municipal judge or clerk of the court of record shall prepare and forward to the secretary of state an abstract of the court record as follows: (a) Not more than 5 days after a conviction, forfeiture of bail, or entry of a civil infraction determination or default judgment upon a charge of or citation for violating or attempting to violate this act or a local ordinance substantially 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 corresponding to this act regulating the operation of vehicles on highways. (b) Immediately for each case charging a violation of section 625(1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), or (8) or section 625m or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to section 625(1), (3), (6), or (8) or section 625m in which the charge is dismissed or the defendant is acquitted. (c) Immediately for each case charging a violation of section 82127(1) or (3) or 81134 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82127 and 324.81134, or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to those sections. (2) If a city or village department, bureau, or person is authorized to accept a payment of money as a settlement for a violation of a local ordinance substantially corresponding to this act, the city or village department, bureau, or person shall send a full report of each case in which an individual pays any amount of money to the city or village department, bureau, or person to the secretary of state upon a form prescribed by the secretary of state. (3) The abstract or report required under this section must be made upon a form furnished by the secretary of state. An abstract must be certified by signature, stamp, or facsimile signature of the individual required to prepare the abstract as correct. An abstract or report must include all of the following: (a) The name, address, and date of birth of the individual charged or cited. (b) The number of the individual's operator's or chauffeur's license, if any. (c) The date and nature of the violation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (d) The type of vehicle driven at the time of the violation and, if the vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle, that vehicle's group designation. (e) The date of the conviction, finding, forfeiture, judgment, or civil infraction determination. (f) Whether bail was forfeited. (g) Any license restriction, suspension, or denial ordered by the court as provided by law. (h) The vehicle identification number and registration plate number of all vehicles that are ordered immobilized or forfeited. (i) Other information considered necessary to the secretary of state. (4) The clerk of the court also shall forward an abstract of the court record to the secretary of state upon an individual's conviction or, for the purposes of subdivision (d), a finding or admission of responsibility, involving any of the following: (a) A violation of section 413, 414, or 479a of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.413, 750.414, and 750.479a. (b) A violation of section 1 of former 1931 PA 214. (c) Negligent homicide, manslaughter, or murder resulting from the operation of a vehicle. (d) A violation of sections 701(1) and 703 of the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1701 and 436.1703, or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to those sections. (e) A violation of section 411a(2) of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.411a. (f) A violation of motor carrier safety regulations 49 CFR 392.10 or 392.11 as adopted by section 1a of the motor carrier safety act of 1963, 1963 PA 181, MCL 480.11a. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (g) A violation of section 57 of the pupil transportation act, 1990 PA 187, MCL 257.1857. (h) An attempt to violate, a conspiracy to violate, or a violation of part 74 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7401 to 333.7461, or a local ordinance that prohibits conduct prohibited under part 74 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7401 to 333.7461, unless the convicted individual is sentenced to life imprisonment or a minimum term of imprisonment that exceeds 1 year for the offense. (i) An attempt to commit an offense described in subdivisions (a) to (g). (j) A violation of chapter LXXXIII-A of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.543a to 750.543z. (k) A violation of section 3101, 3102(1), or 3103 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101, 500.3102, and 500.3103. (l) A violation listed as a disqualifying offense under 49 CFR 383.51. (m) A violation of section 707c(4). (5) The clerk of the court shall also forward an abstract of the court record to the secretary of state if an individual has pled guilty to, or offered a plea of admission in a juvenile proceeding for, a violation of section 703 of the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1703, or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to that section, and has had further proceedings deferred under that section. If the individual is sentenced to a term of probation and terms and conditions of probation are fulfilled and the court discharges the individual and dismisses the proceedings, the court shall also report the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 dismissal to the secretary of state. (6) As used in subsections (7) to (9), "felony in which a motor vehicle was used" means a felony during the commission of which the individual operated a motor vehicle and while operating the vehicle presented real or potential harm to individuals or property and 1 or more of the following circumstances existed: (a) The vehicle was used as an instrument of the felony. (b) The vehicle was used to transport a victim of the felony. (c) The vehicle was used to flee the scene of the felony. (d) The vehicle was necessary for the commission of the felony. (7) If an individual is charged with a felony in which a motor vehicle was used, other than a felony specified in subsection (4) or section 319, the prosecuting attorney shall include the following statement on the complaint and information filed in district or circuit court: "You are charged with the commission of a felony in which a motor vehicle was used. If you are convicted and the judge finds that the conviction is for a felony in which a motor vehicle was used, as defined in section 319 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.319, your driver's license shall be suspended by the secretary of state.". (8) If a juvenile is accused of an act, the nature of which constitutes a felony in which a motor vehicle was used, other than a felony specified in subsection (4) or section 319, the prosecuting attorney or family division of circuit court shall include the following statement on the petition filed in the court: "You are accused of an act the nature of which constitutes a felony in which a motor vehicle was used. If the accusation is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 found to be true and the judge or referee finds that the nature of the act constitutes a felony in which a motor vehicle was used, as defined in section 319 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.319, your driver's license shall be suspended by the secretary of state.". (9) If the court determines as part of the sentence or disposition that the felony for which the individual was convicted or adjudicated and with respect to which notice was given under subsection (7) or (8) is a felony in which a motor vehicle was used, the clerk of the court shall forward an abstract of the court record of that conviction to the secretary of state. (10) As used in subsections (11) and (12), "felony in which a commercial motor vehicle was used" means a felony during the commission of which the individual operated a commercial motor vehicle and while the individual was operating the vehicle 1 or more of the following circumstances existed: (a) The vehicle was used as an instrument of the felony. (b) The vehicle was used to transport a victim of the felony. (c) The vehicle was used to flee the scene of the felony. (d) The vehicle was necessary for the commission of the felony. (11) If an individual is charged with a felony in which a commercial motor vehicle was used and for which a vehicle group designation on a license is subject to suspension or revocation under section 319b(1)(c)(iii), 319b(1)(d), 319b(1)(e)(iii), or 319b(1)(f)(i), the prosecuting attorney shall include the following statement on the complaint and information filed in district or circuit court: "You are charged with the commission of a felony in which a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 commercial motor vehicle was used. If you are convicted and the judge finds that the conviction is for a felony in which a commercial motor vehicle was used, as defined in section 319b of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.319b, all vehicle group designations on your driver's license shall be suspended or revoked by the secretary of state.". (12) If the judge determines as part of the sentence that the felony for which the defendant was convicted and with respect to which notice was given under subsection (11) is a felony in which a commercial motor vehicle was used, the clerk of the court shall forward an abstract of the court record of that conviction to the secretary of state. (13) Every individual required to forward abstracts to the secretary of state under this section shall certify for the period from January 1 through June 30 and for the period from July 1 through December 31 that all abstracts required to be forwarded during the period have been forwarded. The certification must be filed with the secretary of state not later than 28 days after the end of the period covered by the certification. The certification must be made upon a form furnished by the secretary of state and must include all of the following: (a) The name and title of the individual required to forward abstracts. (b) The court for which the certification is filed. (c) The time period covered by the certification. (d) The following statement: "I certify that all abstracts required by section 732 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.732, for the period ________________ through ______________ have been forwarded to the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 secretary of state.". (e) Other information the secretary of state considers necessary. (f) The signature of the individual required to forward abstracts. (14) The failure, refusal, or neglect of an individual to comply with this section constitutes misconduct in office and is grounds for removal from office. (15) Except as provided in subsection (16), the secretary of state shall keep all abstracts received under this section at the secretary of state's main office and the abstracts must be open for public inspection during the office's usual business hours. Each abstract must be entered upon the master driving record of the individual to whom it pertains. (16) Except for controlled substance offenses and the exhaust system violation described in subsection (4), the court shall not submit, and the secretary of state shall discard and not enter on the master driving record, an abstract for a conviction or civil infraction determination for any of the following violations: (a) The parking or standing of a vehicle. (b) A nonmoving violation that is not the basis for the secretary of state's suspension, revocation, or denial of an operator's or chauffeur's license. (c) A violation of chapter II that is not the basis for the secretary of state's suspension, revocation, or denial of an operator's or chauffeur's license. (d) A pedestrian, passenger, or bicycle violation, other than a violation of section 703(1) or (2) of the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1703, or a local ordinance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 substantially corresponding to section 703(1) or (2) of the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1703, or section 624a or 624b or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to section 624a or 624b. (e) A violation of section 710e or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to section 710e. (f) A violation of section 328(1) if, before the appearance date on the citation, the individual submits proof to the court that the motor vehicle had insurance meeting the requirements of sections 3101 and 3102 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101 and 500.3102, at the time the citation was issued. Insurance obtained subsequent to the time of the violation does not make the violation an exception under this subsection. (g) A violation described in section 319b(10)(b)(vii) if, before the court appearance date or date fines are to be paid, the individual submits proof to the court that the individual held a valid commercial driver license on the date the citation was issued. (h) A violation of section 311 if the individual was driving a noncommercial vehicle and, before the court appearance date or the date fines are to be paid, the individual submits proof to the court that the individual held a valid driver license on the date the citation was issued. (17) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the secretary of state shall discard and not enter on the master driving record an abstract for a bond forfeiture that occurred outside this state. The secretary of state shall enter on the master driving record an abstract for a conviction as defined in section 8a(b) that occurred outside this state in connection with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 the operation of a commercial motor vehicle or for a conviction of an individual licensed as a commercial motor vehicle driver. (18) The secretary of state shall inform the courts of this state of the nonmoving violations and violations of chapter II that are used by the secretary of state as the basis for the suspension, restriction, revocation, or denial of an operator's or chauffeur's license. (19) If a conviction or civil infraction determination is reversed upon appeal, the individual whose conviction or determination has been reversed may serve on the secretary of state a certified copy of the order of reversal. The secretary of state shall enter the order in the proper book or index in connection with the record of the conviction or civil infraction determination. (20) The secretary of state may permit a city or village department, bureau, person, or court to modify the requirement as to the time and manner of reporting a conviction, civil infraction determination, or settlement to the secretary of state if the modification will increase the economy and efficiency of collecting and utilizing the records. If the permitted abstract of court record reporting a conviction, civil infraction determination, or settlement originates as a part of the written notice to appear, authorized in section 728(1) or 742(1), the form of the written notice and report must be as prescribed by the secretary of state. (21) Notwithstanding any other law of this state, a court shall not take under advisement an offense committed by an individual while operating a motor vehicle for which this act requires a conviction or civil infraction determination to be reported to the secretary of state. A conviction or civil 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 infraction determination that is the subject of this subsection must not be masked, delayed, diverted, suspended, or suppressed by a court. Upon a conviction or civil infraction determination, the conviction or civil infraction determination must immediately be reported to the secretary of state in accordance with this section. (22) Except as provided in this act and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a court shall not order expunction of any violation reportable to the secretary of state under this section. Sec. 907. (1) A violation of this act, or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to a provision of this act, that is designated a civil infraction must not be considered a lesser included offense of a criminal offense. (2) Permission may be granted for payment of a civil fine and costs to be made within a specified period of time or in specified installments but, unless permission is included in the order or judgment, the civil fine and costs must be payable immediately. Except as otherwise provided, a person found responsible or responsible "with explanation" for a civil infraction must pay costs as provided in subsection (4) and 1 or more of the following civil fines, as applicable: (a) Except as otherwise provided, for a civil infraction under this act or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to a provision of this act, the person must be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00. (b) If the civil infraction was a moving violation that resulted in an at-fault collision with another vehicle, an individual, or any other object, the civil fine ordered under this section is increased by $25.00 but the total civil fine must not be more than $100.00. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (c) For a violation of section 240, the civil fine ordered under this section is $15.00. (d) For a violation of section 312a(4)(a), the civil fine ordered under this section must not be more than $250.00. (e) For a first violation of section 319f(1), the civil fine ordered under this section must not be less than $2,500.00 or more than $2,750.00; for a second or subsequent violation, the civil fine must not be less than $5,000.00 or more than $5,500.00. (f) For a violation of section 319g(1)(a), the civil fine ordered under this section must not be more than $10,000.00. (g) For a violation of section 319g(1)(g), the civil fine ordered under this section must not be less than $2,750.00 or more than $25,000.00. (h) For a violation of section 602b, the civil fine ordered under this section must be as follows: (i) For a violation of section 602b(1), either of the following: (A) If the violation does not involve an accident, $100.00 for a first offense and $250.00 for a second or subsequent offense. (B) If the violation involves an accident, $200.00 for a first offense and $500.00 for a second or subsequent offense. (ii) For a violation of section 602b(2), either of the following: (A) If the violation does not involve an accident, $200.00 for a first offense and $500.00 for a second or subsequent offense. (B) If the violation involves an accident, $400.00 for a first offense and $1,000.00 for a second or subsequent offense. (i) For a violation of section 674(1)(s) or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to section 674(1)(s), the civil fine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ordered under this section must not be less than $100.00 or more than $250.00. (j) For a violation of section 676a(3), the civil fine ordered under this section must not be more than $10.00. (k) For a violation of section 676c, the civil fine ordered under this section is $1,000.00. (l) For a violation of section 682 or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to section 682, the civil fine ordered under this section must not be less than $100.00 or more than $500.00. (m) For a violation of section 710d, the civil fine ordered under this section must not be more than $10.00, subject to subsection (11). (n) For a violation of section 710e, the civil fine and court costs ordered under this subsection must be $25.00. (3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if an individual is determined to be responsible or responsible "with explanation" for a civil infraction under this act or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to a provision of this act while driving a commercial motor vehicle, the individual must be ordered to pay costs as provided in subsection (4) and a civil fine of not more than $250.00. (4) If a civil fine is ordered under subsection (2) or (3), the judge or district court magistrate shall summarily tax and determine the costs of the action, which are not limited to the costs taxable in ordinary civil actions, and may include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which the plaintiff has been put in connection with the civil infraction, up to the entry of judgment. Costs must not be ordered in excess of $100.00. A civil 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 fine ordered under subsection (2) or (3) must not be waived unless costs ordered under this subsection are waived. Except as otherwise provided by law, costs are payable to the general fund of the plaintiff. (5) In addition to a civil fine and costs ordered under subsection (2) or (3) and subsection (4) and the justice system assessment ordered under subsection (12), the judge or district court magistrate may order the individual to attend and complete a program of treatment, education, or rehabilitation. (6) A district court magistrate shall impose the sanctions permitted under subsections (2), (3), and (5) only to the extent expressly authorized by the chief judge or only judge of the district court district. (7) Each district of the district court and each municipal court may establish a schedule of civil fines, costs, and assessments to be imposed for civil infractions that occur within the respective district or city. If a schedule is established, it must be prominently posted and readily available for public inspection. A schedule need not include all violations that are designated by law or ordinance as civil infractions. A schedule may exclude cases on the basis of a defendant's prior record of civil infractions or traffic offenses, or a combination of civil infractions and traffic offenses. (8) The state court administrator shall annually publish and distribute to each district and court a recommended range of civil fines and costs for first-time civil infractions. This recommendation is not binding on the courts that have jurisdiction over civil infractions but is intended to act as a normative guide for judges and district court magistrates and a basis for public 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 evaluation of disparities in the imposition of civil fines and costs throughout this state. (9) If a person has received a civil infraction citation for defective safety equipment on a vehicle under section 683, the court shall waive a civil fine, costs, and assessments on receipt of certification by a law enforcement agency that repair of the defective equipment was made before the appearance date on the citation. (10) A default in the payment of a civil fine or costs ordered under subsection (2), (3), or (4) or a justice system assessment ordered under subsection (12), or an installment of the fine, costs, or assessment, may be collected by a means authorized for the enforcement of a judgment under chapter 40 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.4001 to 600.4065, or under chapter 60 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.6001 to 600.6098. (11) The court may waive any civil fine, cost, or assessment against an individual who received a civil infraction citation for a violation of section 710d if the individual, before the appearance date on the citation, supplies the court with evidence of acquisition of a child seating system that meets the requirements of section 710d and evidence that the individual has received education from a certified child passenger safety technician. (12) In addition to any civil fines or costs ordered to be paid under this section, the judge or district court magistrate shall order the defendant to pay a justice system assessment of $40.00 for each civil infraction determination, except for a parking violation or a violation for which the total fine and costs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 imposed are $10.00 or less. On payment of the assessment, the clerk of the court shall transmit the assessment collected to the state treasury to be deposited into the justice system fund created in section 181 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.181. An assessment levied under this subsection is not a civil fine for purposes of section 909. (13) If a person has received a citation for a violation of section 223, the court shall waive any civil fine, costs, and assessment on receipt of certification by a law enforcement agency that the person, before the appearance date on the citation, produced a valid registration certificate that was valid on the date the violation of section 223 occurred. (14) If a person has received a citation for a violation of section 328(1) for failing to produce a certificate of insurance under section 328(2), the court may waive the fee described in section 328(3)(c) and shall waive any fine, costs, and any other fee or assessment otherwise authorized under this act on receipt of verification by the court that the person, before the appearance date on the citation, produced valid proof of insurance that was in effect when the violation of section 328(1) occurred. Insurance obtained after the violation occurred does not make the person eligible for a waiver under this subsection. (15) If a person is determined to be responsible or responsible "with explanation" for a civil infraction under this act or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to a provision of this act and the civil infraction arises out of the ownership or operation of a commercial quadricycle, the person must be ordered to pay costs as provided in subsection (4) and a civil fine of not more than $500.00. 1 2 3 4 5 6 (16) As used in this section, "moving violation" means an act or omission prohibited under this act or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to this act that involves the operation of a motor vehicle and for which a fine may be assessed. Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is enacted into law.
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3939 Sec. 252d. (1) A police agency or a governmental agency designated by the police agency may provide for the immediate
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9999 removal of a vehicle from public or private property to a place of safekeeping at the expense of the last titled owner of the vehicle in any of the following circumstances:
100100
101101 (a) If the vehicle is in such a condition that the continued operation of the vehicle upon the highway would constitute an immediate hazard to the public.
102102
103103 (b) If the vehicle is parked or standing upon the highway in such a manner as to create an immediate public hazard or an obstruction of traffic.
104104
105105 (c) If a vehicle is parked in a posted tow away tow-away zone.
106106
107107 (d) If there is reasonable cause to believe that the vehicle or any part of the vehicle is stolen.
108108
109109 (e) If the vehicle must be seized to preserve evidence of a crime, or if there is reasonable cause to believe that the vehicle was used in the commission of a crime.
110110
111111 (f) If removal is necessary in the interest of public safety because of fire, flood, storm, snow, natural or man-made disaster, or other emergency.
112112
113113 (g) If the vehicle is hampering hampers the use of the private property by the owner or person in charge of that private property or is parked in a manner that impedes the movement of another vehicle.
114114
115115 (h) If the vehicle is stopped, standing, or parked in a space designated as parking for persons with disabilities and is not permitted by law to be stopped, standing, or parked in a space designated as parking for persons with disabilities.
116116
117117 (i) If the vehicle is located in a clearly identified access aisle or access lane immediately adjacent to a space designated as parking for persons with disabilities.
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177177 (j) If the vehicle is interfering with the use of a ramp or a curb-cut by persons with disabilities.
178178
179179 (k) If the vehicle has been involved in a traffic crash and cannot be safely operated from the scene of the crash.
180180
181181 (l) If the operation of the vehicle violates section 707c(4) and the vehicle's operator has 2 or more prior judgments for a violation of section 707c(4).
182182
183183 (2) Unless the vehicle is ordered to be towed by a police agency or a governmental agency designated by a police agency under subsection (1)(a), (d), (e), or (k), if the owner or other person that is legally entitled to possess a vehicle to be towed or removed arrives at the location where the vehicle is located before the actual towing or removal of the vehicle, the vehicle must be disconnected from the tow truck, and the owner or other person that is legally entitled to possess the vehicle may take possession of the vehicle and remove it without interference upon the payment of the reasonable service fee, for which a receipt must be provided.
184184
185185 (3) A police agency that authorizes the removal of a vehicle under subsection (1) shall do all of the following:
186186
187187 (a) Check to determine if the vehicle has been reported stolen before authorizing the removal of the vehicle.
188188
189189 (b) Enter the vehicle into the law enforcement information network as an impounded vehicle within not later than 24 hours after ordering the impound of the vehicle. Except as provided in subsection (5), if the vehicle has is not been redeemed by the owner within 7 days after the impound, the towing agency shall notify the police agency of that fact and the police agency shall deem the vehicle abandoned. The police agency shall enter the vehicle into the law enforcement information network as abandoned
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247247 within not later than 24 hours of after notification by the towing agency, and follow the procedures set forth in section 252a.
248248
249249 (4) If an impounded vehicle is released before the police agency enters the vehicle into the law enforcement information network as abandoned, the towing agency or custodian shall notify the police agency that authorized the removal within not later than 24 hours of releasing after the release of the impounded vehicle.
250250
251251 (5) A vehicle impounded under subsection (1)(d), (e), or (k) must first be released by the police agency that authorized the removal prior to the towing agency or custodian releasing the vehicle to the vehicle owner.
252252
253253 (6) Not less than 20 days but not more than 30 days after a vehicle has been released under subsection (5), the towing agency or custodian shall notify the police agency to enter the vehicle as abandoned and the police agency shall enter the vehicle into the law enforcement information network as abandoned within not later than 24 hours of after receiving notice and follow the procedures set forth in section 252a if the impounded vehicle has not been redeemed.
254254
255255 Sec. 320a. (1) Within 5 days after receipt of a properly prepared abstract from a court of this state or another state, the secretary of state shall record the date of conviction, civil infraction determination, or probate court disposition, and the number of points for each, based on the following formula, except as otherwise provided in this section and section 629c:
256256
257257 (a) Manslaughter, negligent homicide, or a felony resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, ORV, or snowmobile.............................................. 6 points
258258
259259 (a) Manslaughter, negligent homicide, or a felony resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, ORV, or snowmobile..............................................
260260
261261 6 points
262262
263263 1
264264
265265 2
266266
267267 3
268268
269269 4
270270
271271 5
272272
273273 6
274274
275275 7
276276
277277 8
278278
279279 9
280280
281281 10
282282
283283 11
284284
285285 12
286286
287287 13
288288
289289 14
290290
291291 15
292292
293293 16
294294
295295 17
296296
297297 18
298298
299299 19
300300
301301 20
302302
303303 21
304304
305305 22
306306
307307 23
308308
309309
310310
311311
312312
313313
314314
315315
316316
317317
318318
319319
320320
321321 (b) A violation of section 601b(2) or (3), 601c(1) or (2), or 653a(3) or (4) or, beginning October 31, 2010, a violation of section 601d............................. 6 points
322322 (c) A violation of section 625(1), (4), (5), (7), or (8), section 81134 or 82127(1) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81134 and 324.82127, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 625(1), (4), (5), (7), or (8), or section 81134 or 82127(1) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81134 and 324.82127............................. 6 points
323323 (d) Failing to stop and disclose identity at the scene of an accident when required by law............... 6 points
324324 (e) Operating a motor vehicle in violation of section 626............................................. 6 points
325325 (f) Fleeing or eluding an officer.................. 6 points
326326 (g) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 15 miles per hour.................................................... 5 points
327327 (h) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 15 miles per hour.......................................... 4 points
328328
329329 (b) A violation of section 601b(2) or (3), 601c(1) or (2), or 653a(3) or (4) or, beginning October 31, 2010, a violation of section 601d.............................
330330
331331 6 points
332332
333333 (c) A violation of section 625(1), (4), (5), (7), or (8), section 81134 or 82127(1) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81134 and 324.82127, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 625(1), (4), (5), (7), or (8), or section 81134 or 82127(1) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81134 and 324.82127.............................
334334
335335 6 points
336336
337337 (d) Failing to stop and disclose identity at the scene of an accident when required by law...............
338338
339339 6 points
340340
341341 (e) Operating a motor vehicle in violation of section 626.............................................
342342
343343 6 points
344344
345345 (f) Fleeing or eluding an officer..................
346346
347347 6 points
348348
349349 (g) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 15 miles per hour....................................................
350350
351351 5 points
352352
353353 (h) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 15 miles per hour..........................................
354354
355355 4 points
356356
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358358
359359 2
360360
361361 3
362362
363363 4
364364
365365 5
366366
367367 6
368368
369369 7
370370
371371 8
372372
373373 9
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375375 10
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378378
379379 12
380380
381381 13
382382
383383 14
384384
385385 15
386386
387387 16
388388
389389 17
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391391 18
392392
393393 19
394394
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399399 22
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401401 23
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403403 24
404404
405405 25
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407407 26
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409409 27
410410
411411 28
412412
413413 29
414414
415415 (i) A violation of section 625(3) or (6), section 82127(3) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82127, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 625(3) or (6) or section 82127(3) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82127...................... 4 points
416416 (j) A violation of section 626a or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 626a.............. 4 points
417417 (k) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 10 but not more than 15 miles per hour.................................. 4 points
418418 (l) Beginning October 31, 2010, a moving violation resulting in an at-fault collision with another vehicle, an individual, or any other object....................... 4 points
419419 (m) Careless driving in violation of section 626b or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 626b.................................................... 3 points
420420 (n) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 10 miles per hour but not more than 15 miles per hour...... 3 points
421421 (o) A violation of section 653a(2)................. 2 points
422422 (p) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 5 miles per hour but not more than 10 miles per hour...... 2 points
423423 (q) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 1 mile per hour but not more than 5 miles per hour........ 1 point
424424
425425 (i) A violation of section 625(3) or (6), section 82127(3) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82127, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 625(3) or (6) or section 82127(3) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82127......................
426426
427427 4 points
428428
429429 (j) A violation of section 626a or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 626a..............
430430
431431 4 points
432432
433433 (k) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 10 but not more than 15 miles per hour..................................
434434
435435 4 points
436436
437437 (l) Beginning October 31, 2010, a moving violation resulting in an at-fault collision with another vehicle, an individual, or any other object.......................
438438
439439 4 points
440440
441441 (m) Careless driving in violation of section 626b or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 626b....................................................
442442
443443 3 points
444444
445445 (n) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 10 miles per hour but not more than 15 miles per hour......
446446
447447 3 points
448448
449449 (o) A violation of section 653a(2).................
450450
451451 2 points
452452
453453 (p) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 5 miles per hour but not more than 10 miles per hour......
454454
455455 2 points
456456
457457 (q) A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 1 mile per hour but not more than 5 miles per hour........
458458
459459 1 point
460460
461461 1
462462
463463 2
464464
465465 3
466466
467467 4
468468
469469 5
470470
471471 6
472472
473473 7
474474
475475 8
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478478
479479 10
480480
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483483 12
484484
485485 13
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487487 14
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491491 16
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493493 17
494494
495495 18
496496
497497 19
498498
499499 20
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501501 21
502502
503503 22
504504
505505 23
506506
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508508
509509 25
510510
511511 26
512512
513513 27
514514
515515 28
516516
517517 29
518518
519519 (r) Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign, or improper passing........................................ 3 points
520520 (s) A violation of section 624a, 624b, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 624a or 624b.................................................... 2 points
521521 (t) A violation of section 310e(4) or (6) or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 310e(4) or (6).......................................... 2 points
522522 (u) All other moving violations pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles reported under this section................................................. 2 points
523523 (v) A refusal by an individual less than 21 years of age to submit to a preliminary breath test required by a peace officer under section 625a........................ 2 points
524524 (w) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by 10 miles per hour or less...................... 3 points
525525 (x) A third or subsequent violation of section 602b.................................................... 2 points
526526 (y) A second violation of section 602b..................................................... 1 point
527527
528528 (r) Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign, or improper passing........................................
529529
530530 3 points
531531
532532 (s) A violation of section 624a, 624b, or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 624a or 624b....................................................
533533
534534 2 points
535535
536536 (t) A violation of section 310e(4) or (6) or a law or ordinance substantially corresponding to section 310e(4) or (6)..........................................
537537
538538 2 points
539539
540540 (u) All other moving violations pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles reported under this section.................................................
541541
542542 2 points
543543
544544 (v) A refusal by an individual less than 21 years of age to submit to a preliminary breath test required by a peace officer under section 625a........................
545545
546546 2 points
547547
548548 (w) A violation of section 627(6) pertaining to speed in a work zone described in that section by exceeding the lawful maximum by 10 miles per hour or less......................
549549
550550 3 points
551551
552552 (x) A third or subsequent violation of section 602b....................................................
553553
554554 2 points
555555
556556 (y) A second violation of section 602b.....................................................
557557
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564564 (4) Points must not be entered for overweight loads or for defective equipment.
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628628 (6) If an individual has accumulated 9 points as provided in this section, the secretary of state may call the individual in for an interview as to the individual's driving ability and record after due notice as to time and place of the interview. If the individual fails to appear as provided in this subsection, the secretary of state shall add 3 points to the individual's record.
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630630 (7) If an individual violates a speed restriction established by an executive order issued during a state of energy emergency as provided by 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.81 to 10.89, the secretary of state shall enter points for the violation under subsection (1).
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632632 (8) The secretary of state shall enter 6 points upon the record of an individual whose license is suspended or denied under section 625f. However, if a conviction, civil infraction determination, or probate court disposition results from the same incident, additional points for that offense must not be entered.
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634634 (9) If a Michigan driver commits a violation in another state that would be a civil infraction if committed in this state, and a conviction results solely because of the failure of the Michigan driver to appear in that state to contest the violation, upon receipt of the abstract of conviction by the secretary of state, the violation must be noted on the Michigan driver's record, but points must not be assessed against the Michigan driver license.
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636636 Sec. 707b. (1) A motor vehicle, while being operated on a highway or street, shall must be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order to prevent excessive or unusual noise. and shall be equipped to prevent noise in excess of the limits established in this act.
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696696 (2) For purposes of sections 707a to 707f, a motor vehicle does not include a special mobile equipment.
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698698 Sec. 707c. (1) A motor vehicle must not be operated or driven on a highway or street if the motor vehicle produces total noise exceeding 1 of the following limits at a distance of 50 feet except as provided in subdivisions (b)(iii) and (c)(iii):
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700700 (a) A motor vehicle with a gross weight or gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or more, combination vehicle with gross weight or gross vehicle weight ratings of 8,500 pounds or more: .
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702702 (i) Ninety DBA if the maximum lawful speed on the highway or street is greater than 35 miles per hour.
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704704 (ii) Eighty-six DBA if the maximum lawful speed on the highway or street is not more than 35 miles per hour.
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706706 (iii) Eighty-eight DBA under stationary run-up test.
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712712 (ii) Eighty-two DBA if the maximum lawful speed on the highway or street is not more than 35 miles per hour.
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714714 (iii) Ninety-five DBA under stationary run-up test at 75 inches.
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716716 (c) A motor vehicle or a combination of vehicles towed by a motor vehicle not covered in subdivision (a) or (b):
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720720 (ii) Seventy-six DBA if the maximum lawful speed on the highway or street is not more than 35 miles per hour.
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722722 (iii) Ninety-five DBA under stationary run-up test 20 inches from the end of the tailpipe.
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782782 (2) A dealer shall not sell or offer for sale for use upon a street or highway in this state a new motor vehicle that produces a maximum noise exceeding the following limits:
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788788 (c) A motor vehicle not covered in subdivision (a) or (b)80 DBA.
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790790 (3) A person shall not operate a vehicle on a highway or street if the vehicle has a defect in the exhaust system that affects sound reduction, is not equipped with a muffler or other noise dissipative device. , or
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792792 (4) A person shall not operate a vehicle on a highway or street if the vehicle's exhaust system is equipped with a cutout, bypass, amplifier, or a similar device.
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794794 (5) (4) A person, either acting for himself or herself or as the agent or employee of another, shall not sell, install, or replace a muffler or exhaust part that causes the motor vehicle to which the muffler or exhaust part is attached to exceed the noise limits established by this act or a rule promulgated under this act.
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798798 (6) A dealer shall not sell a used or secondhand motor vehicle for use upon on a street or highway that is not in compliance with this act.
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858858 (7) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00.
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860860 Sec. 707d. (1) Except as provided under subsection (7), a person who violates section 707b or 707c(1) or (3) is responsible for a civil infraction.
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862862 (2) A person who violates section 707c(2), (4), (5), or (6) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100.00.as follows:
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864864 (a) For a first violation, $500.00.
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866866 (b) For a second or subsequent violation, $1,000.00.
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868868 (3) (2) A Except as provided under subsection (7), a person who violates section 707b or 707c(1), (3), or (5) 707c(4) is responsible for a civil infraction or guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as follows:
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870870 (a) For a first violation, the individual is responsible for a civil infraction and must be ordered to pay a civil fine of $500.00.
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872872 (b) For a second violation, the individual is responsible for a civil infraction and must be ordered to pay a civil fine of $1,000.00.
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874874 (c) For a third or subsequent violation, the individual is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $1,000.00.
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876876 (4) (3) A person who, at the time of installation, knowingly installs a muffler or exhaust system which exceeds the decibel limits of this act shall be is liable to the person who receives a citation for violation of 707c for the amount of not less than $100.00, plus reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
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878878 (5) (4) If it is shown that the noise level of a motor vehicle is in excess of the DBA levels established in this act, that
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938938 evidence shall be is prima facie evidence that the motor vehicle was producing excessive noise in violation of this act.
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940940 (6) (5) A violation of section 707c(4) 707c(5) or (6) by a dealer licensed under this act is prima facie evidence of a fraudulent act under section 249.
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942942 (7) If, before the appearance date on a citation issued under section 707b or 707c(1), (3), or (4), the defendant submits sufficient proof to the court that the motor vehicle is no longer in violation of the respective section, 1 of the following applies, as applicable:
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944944 (a) For a violation of section 707b or 707c(1) or (3), or a first violation of section 707c(4), the court shall not assess a fine or costs.
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946946 (b) For a second violation of section 707c(4), the court shall not assess $500.00 of the fine.
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948948 Sec. 732. (1) Each municipal judge and each clerk of a court of record shall keep a full record of every case in which an individual is charged with or cited for a violation of this act or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to this act regulating the operation of vehicles on highways and with those offenses pertaining to the operation of ORVs or snowmobiles for which points are assessed under section 320a(1)(c) or (i). Except as provided in subsection (16), the municipal judge or clerk of the court of record shall prepare and forward to the secretary of state an abstract of the court record as follows:
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10101010 corresponding to this act regulating the operation of vehicles on highways.
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10121012 (b) Immediately for each case charging a violation of section 625(1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), or (8) or section 625m or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to section 625(1), (3), (6), or (8) or section 625m in which the charge is dismissed or the defendant is acquitted.
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10141014 (c) Immediately for each case charging a violation of section 82127(1) or (3) or 81134 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82127 and 324.81134, or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to those sections.
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10161016 (2) If a city or village department, bureau, or person is authorized to accept a payment of money as a settlement for a violation of a local ordinance substantially corresponding to this act, the city or village department, bureau, or person shall send a full report of each case in which an individual pays any amount of money to the city or village department, bureau, or person to the secretary of state upon a form prescribed by the secretary of state.
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10181018 (3) The abstract or report required under this section must be made upon a form furnished by the secretary of state. An abstract must be certified by signature, stamp, or facsimile signature of the individual required to prepare the abstract as correct. An abstract or report must include all of the following:
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10201020 (a) The name, address, and date of birth of the individual charged or cited.
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10841084 (d) The type of vehicle driven at the time of the violation and, if the vehicle is a commercial motor vehicle, that vehicle's group designation.
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10861086 (e) The date of the conviction, finding, forfeiture, judgment, or civil infraction determination.
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10881088 (f) Whether bail was forfeited.
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10901090 (g) Any license restriction, suspension, or denial ordered by the court as provided by law.
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10921092 (h) The vehicle identification number and registration plate number of all vehicles that are ordered immobilized or forfeited.
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10941094 (i) Other information considered necessary to the secretary of state.
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10961096 (4) The clerk of the court also shall forward an abstract of the court record to the secretary of state upon an individual's conviction or, for the purposes of subdivision (d), a finding or admission of responsibility, involving any of the following:
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10981098 (a) A violation of section 413, 414, or 479a of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.413, 750.414, and 750.479a.
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11001100 (b) A violation of section 1 of former 1931 PA 214.
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11021102 (c) Negligent homicide, manslaughter, or murder resulting from the operation of a vehicle.
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11041104 (d) A violation of sections 701(1) and 703 of the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1701 and 436.1703, or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to those sections.
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11061106 (e) A violation of section 411a(2) of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.411a.
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11081108 (f) A violation of motor carrier safety regulations 49 CFR 392.10 or 392.11 as adopted by section 1a of the motor carrier safety act of 1963, 1963 PA 181, MCL 480.11a.
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11681168 (g) A violation of section 57 of the pupil transportation act, 1990 PA 187, MCL 257.1857.
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11701170 (h) An attempt to violate, a conspiracy to violate, or a violation of part 74 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7401 to 333.7461, or a local ordinance that prohibits conduct prohibited under part 74 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7401 to 333.7461, unless the convicted individual is sentenced to life imprisonment or a minimum term of imprisonment that exceeds 1 year for the offense.
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11721172 (i) An attempt to commit an offense described in subdivisions (a) to (g).
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11741174 (j) A violation of chapter LXXXIII-A of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.543a to 750.543z.
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11761176 (k) A violation of section 3101, 3102(1), or 3103 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101, 500.3102, and 500.3103.
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11781178 (l) A violation listed as a disqualifying offense under 49 CFR 383.51.
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12441244 (6) As used in subsections (7) to (9), "felony in which a motor vehicle was used" means a felony during the commission of which the individual operated a motor vehicle and while operating the vehicle presented real or potential harm to individuals or property and 1 or more of the following circumstances existed:
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12461246 (a) The vehicle was used as an instrument of the felony.
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12481248 (b) The vehicle was used to transport a victim of the felony.
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12501250 (c) The vehicle was used to flee the scene of the felony.
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12521252 (d) The vehicle was necessary for the commission of the felony.
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12541254 (7) If an individual is charged with a felony in which a motor vehicle was used, other than a felony specified in subsection (4) or section 319, the prosecuting attorney shall include the following statement on the complaint and information filed in district or circuit court:
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12561256 "You are charged with the commission of a felony in which a motor vehicle was used. If you are convicted and the judge finds that the conviction is for a felony in which a motor vehicle was used, as defined in section 319 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.319, your driver's license shall be suspended by the secretary of state.".
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12581258 (8) If a juvenile is accused of an act, the nature of which constitutes a felony in which a motor vehicle was used, other than a felony specified in subsection (4) or section 319, the prosecuting attorney or family division of circuit court shall include the following statement on the petition filed in the court:
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13201320 found to be true and the judge or referee finds that the nature of the act constitutes a felony in which a motor vehicle was used, as defined in section 319 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.319, your driver's license shall be suspended by the secretary of state.".
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13221322 (9) If the court determines as part of the sentence or disposition that the felony for which the individual was convicted or adjudicated and with respect to which notice was given under subsection (7) or (8) is a felony in which a motor vehicle was used, the clerk of the court shall forward an abstract of the court record of that conviction to the secretary of state.
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13241324 (10) As used in subsections (11) and (12), "felony in which a commercial motor vehicle was used" means a felony during the commission of which the individual operated a commercial motor vehicle and while the individual was operating the vehicle 1 or more of the following circumstances existed:
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13261326 (a) The vehicle was used as an instrument of the felony.
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13281328 (b) The vehicle was used to transport a victim of the felony.
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13301330 (c) The vehicle was used to flee the scene of the felony.
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13321332 (d) The vehicle was necessary for the commission of the felony.
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13341334 (11) If an individual is charged with a felony in which a commercial motor vehicle was used and for which a vehicle group designation on a license is subject to suspension or revocation under section 319b(1)(c)(iii), 319b(1)(d), 319b(1)(e)(iii), or 319b(1)(f)(i), the prosecuting attorney shall include the following statement on the complaint and information filed in district or circuit court:
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13361336 "You are charged with the commission of a felony in which a
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13961396 commercial motor vehicle was used. If you are convicted and the judge finds that the conviction is for a felony in which a commercial motor vehicle was used, as defined in section 319b of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.319b, all vehicle group designations on your driver's license shall be suspended or revoked by the secretary of state.".
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13981398 (12) If the judge determines as part of the sentence that the felony for which the defendant was convicted and with respect to which notice was given under subsection (11) is a felony in which a commercial motor vehicle was used, the clerk of the court shall forward an abstract of the court record of that conviction to the secretary of state.
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14001400 (13) Every individual required to forward abstracts to the secretary of state under this section shall certify for the period from January 1 through June 30 and for the period from July 1 through December 31 that all abstracts required to be forwarded during the period have been forwarded. The certification must be filed with the secretary of state not later than 28 days after the end of the period covered by the certification. The certification must be made upon a form furnished by the secretary of state and must include all of the following:
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14061406 (c) The time period covered by the certification.
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14081408 (d) The following statement:
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14701470 secretary of state.".
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14721472 (e) Other information the secretary of state considers necessary.
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14741474 (f) The signature of the individual required to forward abstracts.
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14761476 (14) The failure, refusal, or neglect of an individual to comply with this section constitutes misconduct in office and is grounds for removal from office.
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14781478 (15) Except as provided in subsection (16), the secretary of state shall keep all abstracts received under this section at the secretary of state's main office and the abstracts must be open for public inspection during the office's usual business hours. Each abstract must be entered upon the master driving record of the individual to whom it pertains.
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14801480 (16) Except for controlled substance offenses and the exhaust system violation described in subsection (4), the court shall not submit, and the secretary of state shall discard and not enter on the master driving record, an abstract for a conviction or civil infraction determination for any of the following violations:
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14821482 (a) The parking or standing of a vehicle.
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14841484 (b) A nonmoving violation that is not the basis for the secretary of state's suspension, revocation, or denial of an operator's or chauffeur's license.
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14861486 (c) A violation of chapter II that is not the basis for the secretary of state's suspension, revocation, or denial of an operator's or chauffeur's license.
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14881488 (d) A pedestrian, passenger, or bicycle violation, other than a violation of section 703(1) or (2) of the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1703, or a local ordinance
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15481548 substantially corresponding to section 703(1) or (2) of the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1703, or section 624a or 624b or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to section 624a or 624b.
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15501550 (e) A violation of section 710e or a local ordinance substantially corresponding to section 710e.
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15521552 (f) A violation of section 328(1) if, before the appearance date on the citation, the individual submits proof to the court that the motor vehicle had insurance meeting the requirements of sections 3101 and 3102 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101 and 500.3102, at the time the citation was issued. Insurance obtained subsequent to the time of the violation does not make the violation an exception under this subsection.
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15541554 (g) A violation described in section 319b(10)(b)(vii) if, before the court appearance date or date fines are to be paid, the individual submits proof to the court that the individual held a valid commercial driver license on the date the citation was issued.
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15561556 (h) A violation of section 311 if the individual was driving a noncommercial vehicle and, before the court appearance date or the date fines are to be paid, the individual submits proof to the court that the individual held a valid driver license on the date the citation was issued.
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15581558 (17) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the secretary of state shall discard and not enter on the master driving record an abstract for a bond forfeiture that occurred outside this state. The secretary of state shall enter on the master driving record an abstract for a conviction as defined in section 8a(b) that occurred outside this state in connection with
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16181618 the operation of a commercial motor vehicle or for a conviction of an individual licensed as a commercial motor vehicle driver.
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16201620 (18) The secretary of state shall inform the courts of this state of the nonmoving violations and violations of chapter II that are used by the secretary of state as the basis for the suspension, restriction, revocation, or denial of an operator's or chauffeur's license.
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16221622 (19) If a conviction or civil infraction determination is reversed upon appeal, the individual whose conviction or determination has been reversed may serve on the secretary of state a certified copy of the order of reversal. The secretary of state shall enter the order in the proper book or index in connection with the record of the conviction or civil infraction determination.
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16241624 (20) The secretary of state may permit a city or village department, bureau, person, or court to modify the requirement as to the time and manner of reporting a conviction, civil infraction determination, or settlement to the secretary of state if the modification will increase the economy and efficiency of collecting and utilizing the records. If the permitted abstract of court record reporting a conviction, civil infraction determination, or settlement originates as a part of the written notice to appear, authorized in section 728(1) or 742(1), the form of the written notice and report must be as prescribed by the secretary of state.
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16261626 (21) Notwithstanding any other law of this state, a court shall not take under advisement an offense committed by an individual while operating a motor vehicle for which this act requires a conviction or civil infraction determination to be reported to the secretary of state. A conviction or civil
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16861686 infraction determination that is the subject of this subsection must not be masked, delayed, diverted, suspended, or suppressed by a court. Upon a conviction or civil infraction determination, the conviction or civil infraction determination must immediately be reported to the secretary of state in accordance with this section.
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16881688 (22) Except as provided in this act and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a court shall not order expunction of any violation reportable to the secretary of state under this section.
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16901690 Sec. 907. (1) A violation of this act, or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to a provision of this act, that is designated a civil infraction must not be considered a lesser included offense of a criminal offense.
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16921692 (2) Permission may be granted for payment of a civil fine and costs to be made within a specified period of time or in specified installments but, unless permission is included in the order or judgment, the civil fine and costs must be payable immediately. Except as otherwise provided, a person found responsible or responsible "with explanation" for a civil infraction must pay costs as provided in subsection (4) and 1 or more of the following civil fines, as applicable:
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16941694 (a) Except as otherwise provided, for a civil infraction under this act or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to a provision of this act, the person must be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00.
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17561756 (c) For a violation of section 240, the civil fine ordered under this section is $15.00.
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17581758 (d) For a violation of section 312a(4)(a), the civil fine ordered under this section must not be more than $250.00.
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17601760 (e) For a first violation of section 319f(1), the civil fine ordered under this section must not be less than $2,500.00 or more than $2,750.00; for a second or subsequent violation, the civil fine must not be less than $5,000.00 or more than $5,500.00.
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17621762 (f) For a violation of section 319g(1)(a), the civil fine ordered under this section must not be more than $10,000.00.
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17641764 (g) For a violation of section 319g(1)(g), the civil fine ordered under this section must not be less than $2,750.00 or more than $25,000.00.
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17661766 (h) For a violation of section 602b, the civil fine ordered under this section must be as follows:
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17681768 (i) For a violation of section 602b(1), either of the following:
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17701770 (A) If the violation does not involve an accident, $100.00 for a first offense and $250.00 for a second or subsequent offense.
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17721772 (B) If the violation involves an accident, $200.00 for a first offense and $500.00 for a second or subsequent offense.
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17741774 (ii) For a violation of section 602b(2), either of the following:
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17801780 (i) For a violation of section 674(1)(s) or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to section 674(1)(s), the civil fine
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18401840 ordered under this section must not be less than $100.00 or more than $250.00.
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18421842 (j) For a violation of section 676a(3), the civil fine ordered under this section must not be more than $10.00.
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18441844 (k) For a violation of section 676c, the civil fine ordered under this section is $1,000.00.
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18461846 (l) For a violation of section 682 or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to section 682, the civil fine ordered under this section must not be less than $100.00 or more than $500.00.
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18481848 (m) For a violation of section 710d, the civil fine ordered under this section must not be more than $10.00, subject to subsection (11).
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18501850 (n) For a violation of section 710e, the civil fine and court costs ordered under this subsection must be $25.00.
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18521852 (3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if an individual is determined to be responsible or responsible "with explanation" for a civil infraction under this act or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to a provision of this act while driving a commercial motor vehicle, the individual must be ordered to pay costs as provided in subsection (4) and a civil fine of not more than $250.00.
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18541854 (4) If a civil fine is ordered under subsection (2) or (3), the judge or district court magistrate shall summarily tax and determine the costs of the action, which are not limited to the costs taxable in ordinary civil actions, and may include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which the plaintiff has been put in connection with the civil infraction, up to the entry of judgment. Costs must not be ordered in excess of $100.00. A civil
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19141914 fine ordered under subsection (2) or (3) must not be waived unless costs ordered under this subsection are waived. Except as otherwise provided by law, costs are payable to the general fund of the plaintiff.
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19161916 (5) In addition to a civil fine and costs ordered under subsection (2) or (3) and subsection (4) and the justice system assessment ordered under subsection (12), the judge or district court magistrate may order the individual to attend and complete a program of treatment, education, or rehabilitation.
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19181918 (6) A district court magistrate shall impose the sanctions permitted under subsections (2), (3), and (5) only to the extent expressly authorized by the chief judge or only judge of the district court district.
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19201920 (7) Each district of the district court and each municipal court may establish a schedule of civil fines, costs, and assessments to be imposed for civil infractions that occur within the respective district or city. If a schedule is established, it must be prominently posted and readily available for public inspection. A schedule need not include all violations that are designated by law or ordinance as civil infractions. A schedule may exclude cases on the basis of a defendant's prior record of civil infractions or traffic offenses, or a combination of civil infractions and traffic offenses.
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19221922 (8) The state court administrator shall annually publish and distribute to each district and court a recommended range of civil fines and costs for first-time civil infractions. This recommendation is not binding on the courts that have jurisdiction over civil infractions but is intended to act as a normative guide for judges and district court magistrates and a basis for public
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19821982 evaluation of disparities in the imposition of civil fines and costs throughout this state.
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19841984 (9) If a person has received a civil infraction citation for defective safety equipment on a vehicle under section 683, the court shall waive a civil fine, costs, and assessments on receipt of certification by a law enforcement agency that repair of the defective equipment was made before the appearance date on the citation.
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19861986 (10) A default in the payment of a civil fine or costs ordered under subsection (2), (3), or (4) or a justice system assessment ordered under subsection (12), or an installment of the fine, costs, or assessment, may be collected by a means authorized for the enforcement of a judgment under chapter 40 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.4001 to 600.4065, or under chapter 60 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.6001 to 600.6098.
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19881988 (11) The court may waive any civil fine, cost, or assessment against an individual who received a civil infraction citation for a violation of section 710d if the individual, before the appearance date on the citation, supplies the court with evidence of acquisition of a child seating system that meets the requirements of section 710d and evidence that the individual has received education from a certified child passenger safety technician.
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19901990 (12) In addition to any civil fines or costs ordered to be paid under this section, the judge or district court magistrate shall order the defendant to pay a justice system assessment of $40.00 for each civil infraction determination, except for a parking violation or a violation for which the total fine and costs
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20522052 (13) If a person has received a citation for a violation of section 223, the court shall waive any civil fine, costs, and assessment on receipt of certification by a law enforcement agency that the person, before the appearance date on the citation, produced a valid registration certificate that was valid on the date the violation of section 223 occurred.
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20542054 (14) If a person has received a citation for a violation of section 328(1) for failing to produce a certificate of insurance under section 328(2), the court may waive the fee described in section 328(3)(c) and shall waive any fine, costs, and any other fee or assessment otherwise authorized under this act on receipt of verification by the court that the person, before the appearance date on the citation, produced valid proof of insurance that was in effect when the violation of section 328(1) occurred. Insurance obtained after the violation occurred does not make the person eligible for a waiver under this subsection.
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20562056 (15) If a person is determined to be responsible or responsible "with explanation" for a civil infraction under this act or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to a provision of this act and the civil infraction arises out of the ownership or operation of a commercial quadricycle, the person must be ordered to pay costs as provided in subsection (4) and a civil fine of not more than $500.00.
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20702070 (16) As used in this section, "moving violation" means an act or omission prohibited under this act or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to this act that involves the operation of a motor vehicle and for which a fine may be assessed.
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20722072 Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is enacted into law.