(1) Notwithstanding section 719, a truck may be used to haul not more than 4 semitrailers for the purpose of transporting passengers for sightseeing purposes with the approval of the local unit of government in which the truck is to be operated not to exceed 3 miles beyond the boundaries of the local unit and if the truck does not exceed a speed of 25 miles per hour.
    (2) A truck and semitrailers described in this section shall meet the following requirements:

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 257.719c

  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
    (a) Be equipped with hazard warning lights, and slow-moving vehicle emblems as described in section 688.
    (b) Be equipped with safety belts as described in section 710e for each individual seat within 1 year after the effective date of this section.
    (c) Any applicable federal safety standards.
    (3) A driver of a truck regulated by this section shall secure the proper group vehicle designation and any endorsement required on his or her operator’s or chauffeur’s license before operating a truck regulated by this section.
    (4) A truck and semitrailers used as described in this section shall be inspected annually by the department of state police.
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