Michigan § 257.658a - Seats and foot rests; requirements; exception; violation as civil infraction.
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§ 257.658a. Seats and foot rests; requirements; exception; violation as civil infraction.
In addition to the requirements of section 658, a motorcycle shall be equipped with adequate seats and foot rests or pegs for each designated seating position. Foot rests or pegs must be securely attached. A passenger shall not ride on a motorcycle unless his or her feet can rest on the assigned foot rests or pegs except that this requirement does not apply to a person who is unable to reach the foot rests or pegs due to a permanent physical disability.
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 257.658a ("Seats and foot rests; requirements; exception; 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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