Michigan § 257.679 - Following or parking within certain distance of fire apparatus; violation as civil infraction.
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§ 257.679. Following or parking within certain distance of fire apparatus; violation as civil infraction.
The driver of a vehicle other than a vehicle on official business shall not follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than 500 feet or driver into or park the vehicle within 500 feet where fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm.
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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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.679 cover?
Section 257.679 ("Following or parking within certain distance of fire apparatus; 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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