Michigan § 247.188 - Obstructions to traffic; moving; permit, bond; penalty.
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§ 247.188. Obstructions to traffic; moving; permit, bond; penalty.
No building, or other obstruction to traffic shall be moved across, upon or along any road without consent being first obtained from the commissioner or commissioners having jurisdiction over the road, and without first executing to such commissioner or commissioners, a bond in an amount sufficient to cover all possible damage to the road on account of such moving, to be determined by the commissioner or commissioners aforesaid, and conditioned for the payment of all such damage or injury to the road on account of such moving. Any person violating the provisions hereof shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed 100 dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 247.188
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.188 cover?
Section 247.188 ("Obstructions to traffic; moving; permit, bond; penalty.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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