Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8740

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024
Section R. 400.8740 - Manufacturer's rated seating capacity; restraint devices; safety belts

Rule 740.

(1) Each child transported shall be seated according to the manufacturers rated seating capacity and properly restrained by a passenger restraint device as required by sections 710d and 710e of 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.710d and 257.710e.
(2) Passenger restraint devices, as required by subrule (1) of this rule, are not required for children transported on a school bus or a multifunction school activity bus.
(3) Each restraint device must be properly anchored to the vehicle seat and used according to the manufacturers specifications. Allowing 2 or more children to share a seat belt or restraint device is prohibited.
(4) The driver of a motor vehicle and all adult passengers shall be seated according to the manufacturers rated seating capacity and properly restrained by safety belts when the motor vehicle is in motion.
(5) All safety belts and restraint devices used while transporting children and adults must be in good working condition.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8740

2013 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/18/2019