257.719c Truck and semitrailers used for transporting passengers for sightseeing purposes. Sec. 719c. (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: (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 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. History: Add. 1995, Act 105, Imd. Eff. June 23, 1995
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