Section R. 460.18203 - Determination of FitnessRule 203.
(1) In evaluating an applicant's fitness and suitability for temporary authority or a certificate of authority, the department may consider, based upon the evidence presented, all of the following criteria: (a) Compliance with the requirements of R 460.18201(1) and the nature of the information provided.(b) The nature and extent of past violations of the motor carrier safety act of 1963, 1963 PA 181, MCL 480.11 to 480.25; the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923; orders of the department; and all statutes or administrative rules governing the operation of motor carriers.(c) Whether the conduct has exhibited a knowing disregard for the act or department directives.(d) Whether the applicant has corrected the cause of any violations and is in compliance with the act and department directives.(e) Mitigating circumstances, if any.(2) Based upon the information provided, the department shall consider whether the service proposed is consistent with the purpose and policy of section 2 of article I of the act, MCL 475.2.Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.18203
1984 AACS; 1988 AACS; 2018 MR 24, Eff. 12/20/2018