DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES  
LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION  
PLACEMENT OF ORV LICENSE  
Filed with the secretary of state on August 7, 2023  
These rules become effective immediately after filing with the secretary of state  
unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of  
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these  
sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.  
(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 of the Michigan Administrative Code is amended, as follows:  
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.  
June 28, 2023  
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