Section R. 460.18412 - Emergency substitution of equipmentRule 412.
(1) For the purpose of this rule, an emergency is considered to exist when, by reason of breakdown or an unusual temporary demand for transportation, a motor carrier finds it necessary to provide additional motor vehicles for a limited period.(2) Upon request by a motor carrier, accompanied by payment of $10.00 for each permit, the department may issue a temporary 72-hour permit to the carrier. A permit shall not be used for more than 72 consecutive hours from issuance. If the emergency requires the use of the equipment for a longer period, a new permit shall be issued for each additional 72 hours the vehicle is in use.(3) The department is the sole judge of the extent to which a motor carrier may use emergency equipment and a temporary 72-hour permit and reserves the power to deny or curtail their use and to require the motor carrier to register additional vehicles.(4) A vehicle operating under a temporary 72-hour permit shall be under the control and direction of the motor carrier issued the permit and shall be used only within the scope of the authority of that motor carrier.(5) A vehicle operating under a temporary 72-hour permit is exempt from the provisions of sections 10(6) and 10a(1) of article V of the act, MCL 479.10 and 479.10a.Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.18412
1984 AACS; 2018 MR 24, Eff. 12/20/2018