Michigan § 257.726b - Violation as to load, weight, or height of vehicle or load; powers of police officer.
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§ 257.726b. Violation as to load, weight, or height of vehicle or load; powers of police officer.
Any police officer having reason to believe that the load, weight, or height of a vehicle or load is in violation of section 719, 720, 722a, or 724 which violation is a misdemeanor, may require the driver of the vehicle to stop, and the officer may investigate, weigh, or measure the vehicle or load. If after personally investigating, weighing, or measuring the vehicle or load, the officer determines that the load, weight, or height of a vehicle or load are in violation of the requirements of section 719, 720, 722a, or 724, the officer may temporarily detain the driver of the vehicle for purposes of making a record or vehicle check, may make an arrest for the violation, and may proceed as otherwise provided in this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 257.726b
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.726b cover?
Section 257.726b ("Violation as to load, weight, or height of vehicle or load; powers of police officer.") 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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