Michigan § 750.416 - Motor vehicle; damaging, tampering or meddling with.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.416 — Motor vehicle; damaging, tampering or meddling with., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 750.416. Motor vehicle; damaging, tampering or meddling with.
Damaging or unauthorized tampering or meddling with motor vehicle—Any person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, who shall:
Intentionally and without authority from the owner, start or cause to be started the motor of any motor vehicle, or maliciously shift or change the starting device or gears of a standing motor vehicle to a position other than that in which it was left by the owner or driver of said motor vehicle; or
Intentionally cut, mark, scratch or damage the chassis, running gear, body, sides, top, covering or upholstering of any motor vehicle, the property of another, or intentionally cut, mash, mark, destroy or damage such motor vehicle, or any of the accessories, equipment, appurtenances or attachments thereof, or any spare or extra parts thereon being or thereto attached, without the permission of the owner thereof; or
Intentionally release the brake upon any standing motor vehicle, with intent to injure said machine or cause the same to be removed without the consent of the owner: Provided, That this section shall not apply in case of moving or starting of motor vehicles by the police under authority of local ordinance or by members of fire departments in case of emergency in the vicinity of a fire.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 750.416
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 750.416 cover?
Section 750.416 ("Motor vehicle; damaging, tampering or meddling with.") 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.
How do I cite Michigan § 750.416?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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