DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

PLACEMENT OF ORV LICENSE

(By authority conferred on the department of natural resources by section 81132 of

the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81132)

R 257.1691 Placement of ORV license.

Rule 1. Before a vehicle requiring an off-road recreation vehicle license is operated, the

owner shall ensure that the license for the off-road recreation vehicle is permanently

attached to the vehicle and visibly displayed in the following manner:

(a) For a 2-wheel vehicle, the license must be attached as provided in either of the

following:

(i) Centered on the exposed surface of the rear fender.

(ii) Located at a visible place facing forward on a front suspension fork.

(b) For a 3- or 4-wheel multitrack or multiwheeled vehicle, the license must be attached

and visible on a flat metal surface, bumper, or plate permanently attached to the rear of

the vehicle.

(c) For an amphibious machine, or for a ground effect air-cushioned vehicle, the license

must be centered on the rear thereof.

History: 1979 AC; 2013 AACS; 2023 MR 15, Eff. August 14, 2023.

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