Michigan § 257.7a - “Commercial motor vehicle” defined.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 257.7a — “Commercial motor vehicle” defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 257.7a. “Commercial motor vehicle” defined.
(1) "Commercial motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if 1 or more of the following apply:
(a) It is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
(b) It has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, whichever is greater, of 26,001 pounds or more.
(c) It has a gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight, whichever is greater, of 26,001 pounds or more, inclusive of towed units with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, whichever is greater, of more than 10,000 pounds.
(d) A motor vehicle carrying hazardous material and on which is required to be posted a placard as defined and required under 49 CFR parts 100 to 199.
(2) A commercial motor vehicle does not include a vehicle used exclusively to transport personal possessions or family members for nonbusiness purposes.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 257.7a ("“Commercial motor vehicle” defined.") 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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