Michigan § 257.45 - “Proof of financial responsibility” defined.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.45 — “Proof of financial responsibility” defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257.45. “Proof of financial responsibility” defined.
"Proof of financial responsibility" means proof of ability to respond in damages for liability, on account of accidents occurring subsequent to the effective date of the proof, arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle, in the amount of $20,000.00 because of bodily injury to or death of 1 person in any one accident, and, subject to said limit for 1 person, in the amount of $40,000.00 because of bodily injury to or death of 2 or more persons in any one accident, and in the amount of $10,000.00 because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 257.45
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.45 cover?
Section 257.45 ("“Proof of financial responsibility” 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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