Michigan adopts stricter truck rules

Michigan adopts stricter truck rules

A new law in Michigan brings the state's commercial driver's licensing rules in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law a bill that includes a provision intended to make anyone who violates out-of-service orders pay a steep price. Previously SB495, the new law took effect immediately.

Fines for first offenders are more straightforward. Instead of violators facing a fine ranging from $1,100 to $2,750, they would be responsible for paying $2,500 fines. Anyone caught more than once would be responsible for paying $5,000.

Motor carriers also face greater punishment. Employers convicted of knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting or authorizing a driver in OOS status to get behind the wheel would face up to $25,000 fines. The maximum fine had been $11,000. Also included in the bill is a lengthier suspension for drivers caught violating an OOS order. Getting behind the wheel of a truck subject to an OOS order would result in the driver's license being suspended for six months. State law previously authorized 90-day suspensions.
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