Michigan § 257.35a - “Operate” or “operating” defined.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.35a — “Operate” or “operating” defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257.35a. “Operate” or “operating” defined.
"Operate" or "operating" means 1 or more of the following:
(a) Being in actual physical control of a vehicle. This subdivision applies regardless of whether or not the person is licensed under this act as an operator or chauffeur.
(b) Causing an automated motor vehicle to move under its own power in automatic mode upon a highway or street regardless of whether the person is physically present in that automated motor vehicle at that time. This subdivision applies regardless of whether the person is licensed under this act as an operator or chauffeur. As used in this subdivision, "causing an automated motor vehicle to move under its own power in automatic mode" includes engaging the automated technology of that automated motor vehicle for that purpose.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.35a cover?
Section 257.35a ("“Operate” or “operating” defined.") 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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