Section R. 431.4260 - Driver restrictionsRule 4260.
(1) A person who is 60 years of age or older and who has never previously held any type of driver's license shall not be issued a driver's license.(2) An applicant for a driver's license who is 65 years of age or over may be required to submit annually, together with his or her application for a driver's license, a report of a physical examination. An applicant who has previously held any type of driver's license shall not be subsequently denied a driver's license solely on the basis of age.(3) If a person is involved in an accident on the race course, the stewards may order the person to submit to a physical examination, and the examination shall be completed before the person drives again.(4) The following conduct is disorderly and shall subject a driver to disciplinary action: (a) Failure to obey the stewards' orders.(b) Failure to drive when programmed, unless excused by the stewards.(c) Drinking intoxicating beverages within 4 hours of the first post time of the program on which the driver is carded to drive.(d) Appearing in the paddock in an unfit condition to drive.(g) Offensive and profane language.(h) Smoking on the track wearing colors during actual racing hours.(i) Warming up a horse before racing without wearing colors.(j) Disturbing the peace.(k) Refusal to take a breathalyzer test when directed by the stewards.(l) Using abusive language when addressing, or showing disrespect toward, a racing official or representative of the office of executive director.(m) Fraternizing with other drivers or patrons during the post parade or warm-ups.(5) Drivers shall wear distinguishing colors and clean white pants, and shall not be allowed to start in a race or other public performance unless, in the opinion of the stewards, they are properly dressed. A driver shall not drive during the time when colors are required on a race course unless he or she is wearing an approved safety vest and an approved protective helmet with chin strap in place.(6) A driver wearing colors who appears at a betting window, a bar, or a restaurant dispensing alcoholic beverages may be subject to disciplinary action.(7) A driver shall not, without good and sufficient reason, decline to be substituted by stewards. Any driver who refuses to be so substituted is subject to disciplinary action.(8) A driver holding a full license or a driver with a probationary license shall register his or her colors with the United States Trotting Association. A driver may also wear colors registered to stable owners.(9) A driver shall not drive against a horse in which he or she has a pecuniary interest.Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.4260
1985 AACS; 2021 MR 6, Eff. 3/26/2021