Michigan § 257.643a - Leaving space between trucks or truck tractors; passing; exclusion for platoon; violation as civil infraction.
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§ 257.643a. Leaving space between trucks or truck tractors; passing; exclusion for platoon; violation as civil infraction.
(1) The operator of a truck or truck tractor, when traveling upon a highway outside of a business or residence district, when conditions permit, shall leave sufficient space between the vehicle and another truck or truck tractor so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy the space without danger. This subsection does not prevent the operator of a truck or truck tractor from overtaking and passing another truck, truck tractor, or other vehicle in a lawful manner. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle in a platoon.
(2) When traveling upon a highway, the operator of a truck or truck tractor that is in a platoon shall allow reasonable access for other vehicles to afford those vehicles safe movement among lanes to exit or enter the highway.
(3) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 257.643a ("Leaving space between trucks or truck tractors; passing; exclusion for platoon; 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.
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