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Section 257.74a

MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 300 of 1949


257.74a "Travel trailer," "camping trailer," and "fifth wheel trailer" defined.

Sec. 74a.

  (1) "Travel trailer" means a trailer coach, fifth wheel trailer, camping trailer, or other vehicle that is designed to be towed by a motor vehicle; is designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use; and does not require a special highway movement permit under section 719a to be towed on a street or highway.
  (2) As used in this section:
  (a) "Camping trailer" means a trailer coach constructed with collapsible side walls that fold for towing and unfold to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use.
  (b) "Fifth wheel trailer" means a trailer coach designed to be towed by a motor vehicle using a towing mechanism that is mounted above or forward of the tow vehicle's rear axle.


History: Add. 2009, Act 32, Eff. Dec. 1, 2009




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