Michigan § 257.611 - Traffic control devices; obedience required; exception; avoiding obedience by driving on public or private property; violation as civil infraction.
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§ 257.611. Traffic control devices; obedience required; exception; avoiding obedience by driving on public or private property; violation as civil infraction.
The driver of a vehicle or operator of a streetcar shall not disobey the instructions of a traffic control device placed in accordance with this chapter unless at the time otherwise directed by a police officer.
The driver of a vehicle shall not, for the purpose of avoiding obedience to a traffic control device placed in accordance with this chapter, drive upon or through private property, or upon or through public property which is not a street or highway.
A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 257.611
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.611 cover?
Section 257.611 ("Traffic control devices; obedience required; exception; avoiding obedience by driving on public or private property; violation as civil infraction.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 257.611?
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