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