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1 Michigan: Trailers All trailers must be registered when used n-rad. Additinally, if the trailer weighs ver 2,500 lbs. (empty weight), it must be titled as well. All trailer caches (e.g., pp-up camper, travel trailer, fifth wheel camper, etc.) are titled and registered regardless f weight. If yu purchased a used titled trailer, bring the assigned title t a Secretary f State ffice t have the title transferred int yur name. A new trailer plate may be purchased at that time. If yu purchased a new r used trailer weighing less than 2,500 lbs., bring ne f the fllwing t a Secretary f State branch ffice t register it: a) Fr a new trailer, the Manufacturer's Certificate f Origin r the retailer's bill f sale. b) Fr a used trailer, a bill f sale frm the seller. The bill f sale shuld include the trailer's year, make, and vehicle identificatin number, alng with the seller's name and address. c) Fr an assembled r hmemade trailer, please review this link as well: Assembled Vehicles. The empty weight f the trailer will be needed fr registratin purpses. The empty weight (shipping weight) will shw n a Manufacturer's Certificate f Origin, r, in the case f a used trailer, n the seller's Michigan registratin. If the weight is nt available frm either f these dcuments, yu will need t have the trailer weighed at a certified scale. By law, a trailer may be twed withut a license plate, using the mst direct rute, t a certified scale t have it weighed (MCL ). Certified scales are typically fund at truck stps, grain elevatrs, scrap metal recyclers, and junk yards. Bring the scale weight receipt when yu visit a Secretary f State ffice. When titling r registering a trailer, 6% use tax is due n the purchase price r retail dllar value, whichever is higher. The 6% use tax is nt due if yu purchased the trailer frm a retailer and paid 6% sales tax with yur purchase. Bring yur bill f sale with yu shwing 6% tax was paid t the retailer. Trailer plates are permanent (nn-expiring) and remain valid until wnership transfers. Trailer and Trailer Cach plate fees are: Empty Weight Plate Fee 0-2,499 lbs. $75 2,500-9,999 lbs. $200 10,000 lbs. and ver $ Trailer defined.

2 Sec. 73. "Trailer" means every vehicle with r withut mtive pwer, ther than a ple-trailer, designed fr carrying prperty r persns and fr being drawn by a mtr vehicle and s cnstructed that n part f its weight rests upn the twing vehicle. Trailer des nt include any implement f husbandry Passenger vehicle r pickup truck twing vehicle r trailer; drawbar r ther cnnectin; cupling devices and safety chains; pickup truck with fifth wheel assembly; cnditins fr twing additinal trailer r semitrailer; speed limit requirements; vilatin as civil infractin. Sec (1) Except as therwise prvided in subsectin (5), a passenger vehicle r a pickup truck shall nt be driven upn a highway drawing r having attached t the passenger vehicle r pickup truck mre than 1 vehicle r trailer. (2) The drawbar r ther cnnectin between 2 vehicles, 1 f which is twing r drawing the ther n a highway, shall nt exceed 15 feet in length frm 1 vehicle t the ther. If the cnnectin cnsists f a chain, rpe, r cable, there shall be displayed upn the cnnectin a red flag r ther signal r clth nt less than 12 inches bth in length and width. (3) A vehicle r trailer twed r drawn by a vehicle shall be attached t the vehicle with frms f cupling devices in a manner s that when the cmbinatin is perated in a linear alignment n a level, smth, paved surface, the mvement f the twed r drawn vehicle r trailer des nt deviate mre than 3 inches t either side f the path f the twing vehicle that tws r draws it. The vehicle r trailer shall als be cnnected t the twing vehicle by suitable safety chains r devices, 1 n each side f the cupling and at the extreme uter edge f the vehicle r trailer. Each chain r device and cnnectin used shall be f sufficient strength t haul the vehicle r trailer when laded. In the case f an implement f husbandry with a grss vehicle weight rating r grss cmbinatin weight rating f 10,000 punds r less, the safety chains r devices required under this subsectin shall cnfrm t the federal mtr carrier safety regulatins requirements cntained in 49 CFR (d)(5). (4) A pickup truck with a fifth wheel assembly shall nt tw a semitrailer unless the fifth wheel assembly cnfrms t the standards prescribed in the mtr carrier safety act f 1963, 1963 PA 181, MCL t (5) Ntwithstanding subsectin (1), a pickup truck with a twing rating equal t, r greater than, the weight being twed, equipped with a fifth wheel assembly that cnfrms with the standards prescribed in the mtr carrier safety act f 1963, 1963 PA 181, MCL t , twing attached with a semitrailer designed fr recreatinal living purpses may tw an additinal trailer r semitrailer under the fllwing cnditins: (a) The additinal trailer r semitrailer shall be attached as prvided in subsectin (3). The safety chains described in subsectin (3) shall be securely attached at the extreme uter edge f the attached trailer r semitrailer with a lcking mechanism. The twing vehicle hitch shall be f substantial material and shall be attached in a prper and skillful manner t the frame f the twing vehicle.

3 (b) The ttal length f the pickup truck, semitrailer designed fr recreatinal living purpses, and additinal trailer r semitrailer, and lad, shall nt exceed 75 feet n any highways in this state. (c) The grss weight f the additinal trailer r semitrailer twed r drawn shall nt exceed the empty weight f the pickup truck r the empty weight f the semitrailer. (6) Fr the purpses f this sectin, a pickup truck twing a semitrailer and additinal trailer shall be cnsidered a passenger vehicle and shall cmply with the speed limit requirements f sectin 627(5). (7) A persn wh vilates this sectin is respnsible fr a civil infractin Maximum permissible width f vehicle r lad; extensin beynd center line f highway; permit; designatin f highway fr peratin f vehicle r vehicle cmbinatin; special permit; bat lift r trailer; vilatin as civil infractin; charging wner. Sec (1) The ttal utside width f a vehicle r the lad n a vehicle shall nt exceed 96 inches, except as therwise prvided in this sectin. (2) A persn may perate r mve an implement f husbandry f any width n a highway as required, designed, and intended fr farming peratins, including the mvement f implements f husbandry being driven r twed and nt hauled n a trailer, withut btaining a special permit fr an excessively wide vehicle r lad under sectin 725. The peratin r mvement f the implement f husbandry shall be in a manner s as t minimize the interruptin f traffic flw. A persn shall nt perate r mve an implement f husbandry t the left f the center f the radway frm a half hur after sunset t a half hur befre sunrise, under the cnditins specified in sectin 639, r at any time visibility is substantially diminished due t weather cnditins. A persn perating r mving an implement f husbandry shall fllw all traffic regulatins. (3) The ttal utside width f the lad f a vehicle hauling cncrete pipe, ferrus pipe, agricultural prducts, r unprcessed lgs, pulpwd, r wd blts shall nt exceed 108 inches. (4) Except as prvided in subsectins (2) and (5) and this subsectin, if a vehicle that is equipped with pneumatic tires is perated n a highway, the maximum width frm the utside f 1 wheel and tire t the utside f the ppsite wheel and tire shall nt exceed 102 inches, and the utside width f the bdy f the vehicle r the lad n the vehicle shall nt exceed 96 inches. Hwever, a truck and trailer r a tractr and semitrailer cmbinatin hauling pulpwd r unprcessed lgs may be perated with a maximum width f nt t exceed 108 inches in accrdance with a special permit issued under sectin 725. (5) The ttal utside bdy width f a bus, a trailer cach, a trailer, a semitrailer, a truck camper, r a mtr hme shall nt exceed 102 inches. Hwever, an appurtenance f a trailer cach, a truck camper, r a mtr hme that extends nt mre than 6 inches beynd the ttal utside bdy width is nt a vilatin f this sectin.

4 (6) A vehicle shall nt extend beynd the center line f a state trunk line highway except when authrized by law. Except as prvided in subsectin (2), if the width f the vehicle makes it impssible t stay away frm the center line, a permit shall be btained under sectin 725. (7) The directr f the state transprtatin department, a cunty rad cmmissin, r a lcal authrity may designate a highway under the agency's jurisdictin as a highway n which a persn may perate a vehicle r vehicle cmbinatin that is nt mre than 102 inches in width, including lad, the peratin f which wuld therwise be prhibited by this sectin. The agency making the designatin may require that the wner r lessee f the vehicle r f each vehicle in the vehicle cmbinatin secure a permit befre perating the vehicle r vehicle cmbinatin. This subsectin des nt restrict the issuance f a special permit under sectin 725 fr the peratin f a vehicle r vehicle cmbinatin. This subsectin des nt permit the peratin f a vehicle r vehicle cmbinatin described in sectin 722a carrying a lad described in that sectin if the peratin wuld therwise result in a vilatin f that sectin. (8) The directr f the state transprtatin department, a cunty rad cmmissin, r a lcal authrity may issue a special permit under sectin 725 t a persn perating a vehicle r vehicle cmbinatin if all f the fllwing are met: (a) The vehicle r vehicle cmbinatin, including lad, is nt mre than 106 inches in width. (b) The vehicle r vehicle cmbinatin is used slely t mve new mtr vehicles r parts r cmpnents f new mtr vehicles between facilities that meet all f the fllwing: (i) New mtr vehicles r parts r cmpnents f new mtr vehicles are manufactured r assembled in the facilities. (ii) The facilities are lcated within 10 miles f each ther. (iii) The facilities are lcated within the city limits f the same city and the city is lcated in a cunty that has a ppulatin f mre than 400,000 and less than 500,000 accrding t the mst recent federal decennial census. (c) The special permit and any renewals are each issued fr a term f 1 year r less. (9) A persn may mve r perate a bat lift f any width r an versized hydraulic bat trailer wned and perated by a marina r watercraft dealer in a cmmercial bat strage peratin n a highway under a multiple trip permit issued n an annual basis as specified under sectin 725. The peratin r mvement f the bat lift r trailer shall minimize the interruptin f traffic flw. It shall be used exclusively t transprt a bat between a place f strage and a marina r in and arund a marina. A bat lift r versized hydraulic bat trailer may be perated, drawn, r twed n a street r highway nly when transprting a vessel between a bdy f water and a place f strage r when traveling empty t r frm transprting a vessel. A bat lift shall nt be perated n limited access highways. A persn mving r perating a bat lift r versized hydraulic bat trailer shall fllw all traffic regulatins and shall ensure the rute selected has adequate pwer and utility wire height clearance. (10) A persn wh vilates this sectin is respnsible fr a civil infractin. The wner f the vehicle may be charged with a vilatin f this sectin.

5 Height f vehicle; liability fr damage t bridge r viaduct; nrmal length maximum; prhibitins; cnnecting assemblies and lighting devices; grss weight; vilatin as civil infractin; applicability f subsectins (2)(a) and (3)(b); definitins. Sec (1) A vehicle unladed r with lad shall nt exceed a height f 13 feet 6 inches. The wner f a vehicle that cllides with a lawfully established bridge r viaduct is liable fr all damage and injury resulting frm a cllisin caused by the height f the vehicle, whether the clearance f the bridge r viaduct is psted r nt. (2) Lengths described in this subsectin shall be knwn as the nrmal length maximum. Except as prvided in subsectin (3), the fllwing vehicles and cmbinatins f vehicles shall nt be perated n a highway in this state in excess f these lengths: (a) Subject t subsectin (8), any single vehicle: 40 feet; a crib vehicle n which lgs are laded lengthwise f the vehicle: 42.5 feet; any single bus r mtr hme: 45 feet. (b) Articulated buses: 65 feet. (c) Ntwithstanding any ther prvisin f this sectin, a cmbinatin f a truck and semitrailer r trailer, r a truck tractr, semitrailer, and trailer, r truck tractr and semitrailer r trailer, designed and used exclusively t transprt assembled mtr vehicles r bdies, recreatinal vehicles, r bats: 65 feet. A cmbinatin f a truck and semitrailer r trailer, r a truck tractr, semitrailer, and trailer, r a truck tractr and semitrailer r trailer designed and used t transprt bats frm the manufacturer, r a stinger-steered cmbinatin: 75 feet. The lad n the cmbinatins f vehicles described in this subdivisin may extend an additinal 3 feet beynd the frnt and 4 feet beynd the rear f the cmbinatins f vehicles. Retractable extensins used t supprt and secure the lad that d nt extend beynd the allwable verhang fr the frnt and rear shall nt be included in determining length f a laded vehicle r vehicle cmbinatin. (d) Truck tractr and semitrailer cmbinatins: n verall length, the semitrailer: 50 feet. (e) Truck and semitrailer r trailer: 59 feet. (f) Except as prvided in subdivisin (g), truck tractr, semitrailer, and trailer, r truck tractr and 2 semitrailers: 59 feet. (g) A truck tractr, semitrailer, and trailer, r a truck tractr and 2 semitrailers, in which n semitrailer r trailer is mre than 28-1/2 feet lng: 65 feet. This subdivisin nly applies while the vehicle is being used fr a business purpse reasnably related t picking up r delivering a lad and nly if each semitrailer r trailer is equipped with a device r system capable f mechanically dumping cnstructin materials r dumping cnstructin materials by frce f gravity. (h) Mre than 1 mtr vehicle, whlly r partially assembled, in cmbinatin, utilizing 1 tw bar r 3 saddle munts with full munt mechanisms and utilizing the mtive pwer f 1 f the vehicles in cmbinatin: 55 feet.

6 (i) A recreatinal vehicle that has its wn mtive pwer, in cmbinatin with a trailer: 65 feet r, if the peratr f the recreatinal vehicle has a grup cmmercial mtr vehicle designatin n his r her peratr's r chauffeur's license, 75 feet. (3) Ntwithstanding subsectin (2), the fllwing vehicles and cmbinatins f vehicles shall nt be perated n a designated highway f this state in excess f these lengths: (a) Truck tractr and semitrailer cmbinatins: n verall length limit, the semitrailer 53 feet. All semitrailers lnger than 50 feet shall have a wheelbase f 37.5 t 40.5 feet plus r minus 0.5 feet, measured frm the kingpin cupling t the center f the rear axle r the center f the rear axle assembly. City, village, r cunty authrities may prhibit stps f vehicles with a semitrailer lnger than 50 feet within their jurisdictin unless the stp ccurs alng apprpriately designated rutes, r is necessary fr emergency purpses r t reach shippers, receivers, warehuses, and terminals alng designated rutes. (b) Truck and semitrailer r trailer cmbinatins: 65 feet, except that a persn may perate a truck and semitrailer r trailer designed and used t transprt saw lgs, pulpwd, and tree length ples that des nt exceed an verall length f 70 feet r a crib vehicle and semitrailer r trailer designed and used t transprt saw lgs that des nt exceed an verall length f 75 feet. A crib vehicle and semitrailer r trailer designed t and used t transprt saw lgs shall nt exceed a grss vehicle weight f 164,000 punds. A persn may perate a truck tractr and semitrailer designed and used t transprt saw lgs, pulpwd, and tree length wden ples with a lad verhang t the rear f the semitrailer which des nt exceed 6 feet if the semitrailer des nt exceed 50 feet in length. (c) Ntwithstanding subsectin (4)(d), a truck tractr with a lg slasher unit and a lg saw unit: n verall limit if the length f each unit des nt exceed 28-1/2 feet, r the verall length f the lg slasher unit and the lg saw unit, as measured frm the frnt f the first twed unit t the rear f the secnd twed unit while the units are cupled tgether, des nt exceed 58 feet. The cupling devices f the truck tractr and units set frth in this subdivisin shall meet the requirements established under the mtr carrier safety act f 1963, 1963 PA 181, MCL t (d) Truck tractr and 2 semitrailers, r truck tractr, semitrailer, and trailer cmbinatins: n verall length limit, if the length f each semitrailer r trailer des nt exceed 28-1/2 feet each, r the verall length f the semitrailer and trailer, r 2 semitrailers as measured frm the frnt f the first twed unit t the rear f the secnd twed unit while the units are cupled tgether des nt exceed 58 feet. (e) Mre than 1 mtr vehicle, whlly r partially assembled, in cmbinatin, utilizing 1 tw bar r 3 saddle munts with full munt mechanisms and utilizing the mtive pwer f 1 f the vehicles in cmbinatin: 75 feet. (f) Truck tractr and lwby semitrailer cmbinatins: n maximum verall length, if the lwby semitrailer des nt exceed 59 feet, except as therwise permitted under this subdivisin. A lwby semitrailer wheelbase shall nt exceed 55 feet as measured frm the kingpin cupling t the center f the rear axle. A lwby semitrailer mre than 59 feet in length shall nt perate with mre than any cmbinatin f 4 axles n the lwby unless an versized lad permit is issued by the state transprtatin department r a lcal authrity with respect t highways under its jurisdictin. As used in

7 this subdivisin, "lwby semitrailer" means a flatbed semitrailer with a depressed sectin that has the specific purpse f being lwered and raised fr lading and unlading. (4) The fllwing cmbinatins and mvements are prhibited: (a) A truck shall nt haul mre than 1 trailer r semitrailer, and a truck tractr shall nt haul mre than 2 semitrailers r 1 semitrailer and 1 trailer in cmbinatin at any 1 time, except that a farm tractr may haul 2 wagns r trailers, r garbage and refuse haulers may, during daylight hurs, haul up t 4 trailers fr garbage and refuse cllectin purpses, nt exceeding in any cmbinatin a ttal length f 55 feet and at a speed limit nt t exceed 15 miles per hur. (b) A cmbinatin f vehicles r a vehicle shall nt have mre than 11 axles, except when perating under a valid permit issued by the state transprtatin department r a lcal authrity with respect t a highway under its jurisdictin. (c) Any cmbinatin f vehicles nt specifically authrized under this sectin is prhibited. (d) Except as prvided in subsectin (3)(c), a cmbinatin f 2 semitrailers pulled by a truck tractr, unless each semitrailer uses a fifth wheel cnnecting assembly that cnfrms t the requirements f the mtr carrier safety act f 1963, 1963 PA 181, MCL t (e) A vehicle r a cmbinatin f vehicles shall nt carry a lad extending mre than 3 feet beynd the frnt f the lead vehicle. (f) A vehicle described in subsectins (2)(e) and (3)(e) emplying triple saddle munts unless all wheels that are in cntact with the radway have perating brakes. (5) All cmbinatins f vehicles under this sectin shall emply cnnecting assemblies and lighting devices that are in cmpliance with the mtr carrier safety act f 1963, 1963 PA 181, MCL t (6) The ttal grss weight f a truck tractr, semitrailer, and trailer cmbinatin r a truck tractr and 2 semitrailers cmbinatin that exceeds 59 feet in length shall nt exceed a rati f 400 punds per engine net hrsepwer delivered t clutch r its equivalent specified in the handbk published by the sciety f autmtive engineers, inc. (SAE), 1977 editin. (7) A persn wh vilates this sectin is respnsible fr a civil infractin. The wner f the vehicle may be charged with a vilatin f this sectin. (8) The prvisins in subsectins (2)(a) and (3)(b) prescribing the length f a crib vehicle n which lgs are laded lengthwise d nt apply unless 23 USC 127(d) is amended t allw crib vehicles carrying lgs t be laded as described in this sectin. (9) As used in this sectin: (a) "Designated highway" means a highway apprved by the state transprtatin department r a lcal authrity with respect t a highway under its jurisdictin. (b) "Length" means the ttal length f a vehicle, r cmbinatin f vehicles, including any lad the vehicle is carrying. Length des nt include devices described in 23 CFR and 23 CFR part 658, appendix d, 23 CFR and 23 CFR part 658, appendix d, as n file with the secretary f state are

8 adpted by reference. A safety r energy cnservatin device shall be excluded frm a determinatin f length nly if it is nt designed r used fr the carrying f carg, freight, r equipment. Semitrailers and trailers shall be measured frm the frnt vertical plane f the fremst transverse lad supprting structure t the rearmst transverse lad supprting structure. Vehicle cmpnents nt excluded by law shall be included in the measurement f the length, height, and width f the vehicle. (c) "Stinger-steered cmbinatins" means a truck tractr and semitrailer cmbinatin in which the fifth wheel is lcated n a drp frame lcated behind and belw the rearmst axle f the pwer unit Passenger vehicle r pickup truck twing vehicle r trailer; drawbar r ther cnnectin; cupling devices and safety chains; pickup truck with fifth wheel assembly; cnditins fr twing additinal trailer r semitrailer; speed limit requirements; vilatin as civil infractin. Sec (1) Except as therwise prvided in subsectin (5), a passenger vehicle r a pickup truck shall nt be driven upn a highway drawing r having attached t the passenger vehicle r pickup truck mre than 1 vehicle r trailer. (2) The drawbar r ther cnnectin between 2 vehicles, 1 f which is twing r drawing the ther n a highway, shall nt exceed 15 feet in length frm 1 vehicle t the ther. If the cnnectin cnsists f a chain, rpe, r cable, there shall be displayed upn the cnnectin a red flag r ther signal r clth nt less than 12 inches bth in length and width. (3) A vehicle r trailer twed r drawn by a vehicle shall be attached t the vehicle with frms f cupling devices in a manner s that when the cmbinatin is perated in a linear alignment n a level, smth, paved surface, the mvement f the twed r drawn vehicle r trailer des nt deviate mre than 3 inches t either side f the path f the twing vehicle that tws r draws it. The vehicle r trailer shall als be cnnected t the twing vehicle by suitable safety chains r devices, 1 n each side f the cupling and at the extreme uter edge f the vehicle r trailer. Each chain r device and cnnectin used shall be f sufficient strength t haul the vehicle r trailer when laded. In the case f an implement f husbandry with a grss vehicle weight rating r grss cmbinatin weight rating f 10,000 punds r less, the safety chains r devices required under this subsectin shall cnfrm t the federal mtr carrier safety regulatins requirements cntained in 49 CFR (d)(5). (4) A pickup truck with a fifth wheel assembly shall nt tw a semitrailer unless the fifth wheel assembly cnfrms t the standards prescribed in the mtr carrier safety act f 1963, 1963 PA 181, MCL t (5) Ntwithstanding subsectin (1), a pickup truck with a twing rating equal t, r greater than, the weight being twed, equipped with a fifth wheel assembly that cnfrms with the standards prescribed in the mtr carrier safety act f 1963, 1963 PA 181, MCL t , twing attached with a semitrailer designed fr recreatinal living purpses may tw an additinal trailer r semitrailer under the fllwing cnditins: (a) The additinal trailer r semitrailer shall be attached as prvided in subsectin (3). The safety chains described in subsectin (3) shall be securely attached at the extreme uter edge f the attached trailer

9 r semitrailer with a lcking mechanism. The twing vehicle hitch shall be f substantial material and shall be attached in a prper and skillful manner t the frame f the twing vehicle. (b) The ttal length f the pickup truck, semitrailer designed fr recreatinal living purpses, and additinal trailer r semitrailer, and lad, shall nt exceed 75 feet n any highways in this state. (c) The grss weight f the additinal trailer r semitrailer twed r drawn shall nt exceed the empty weight f the pickup truck r the empty weight f the semitrailer. (6) Fr the purpses f this sectin, a pickup truck twing a semitrailer and additinal trailer shall be cnsidered a passenger vehicle and shall cmply with the speed limit requirements f sectin 627(5). (7) A persn wh vilates this sectin is respnsible fr a civil infractin Special lamps fr passenger buses, trucks and trailers. Sec The sectins f this chapter immediately fllwing relating t clearance and marker lamps, reflectrs and stp lights shall apply as stated in said sectins t vehicles f the type therein enumerated, namely: Passenger busses, trucks, truck tractrs, and certain trailers, semi-trailers, and ple-trailers, respectively, when perated upn any highway, and said vehicles shall be equipped as required and all lamp equipment required shall be lighted at the times mentined in sectin 684 f this chapter except that clearance and side marker lamps need nt be lighted n any said vehicle when perated within any municipality where there is sufficient light t render clearly discernible persns and vehicles n the highway at a distance f 500 feet Windshields and windws; prhibitins; rearview mirrrs; exceptins; windshield wipers; exemptin; ht air windshield defrster r electrically heated windshield r ther device; windshield device; definitins. Sec (1) A persn shall nt perate a mtr vehicle with any f the fllwing: (a) A sign, pster, nntransparent material, windw applicatin, reflective film, r nnreflective film upn r in the frnt windshield, the side windws immediately adjacent t the driver r frnt passenger, r the sidewings adjacent t and frward f the driver r frnt passenger, except that a tinted film may be used alng the tp edge f the windshield and the side windws r sidewings immediately adjacent t the driver r frnt passenger if the material des nt extend mre than 4 inches frm the tp f the windshield, r lwer than the shade band, whichever is clser t the tp f the windshield. (b) A rear windw r side windw t the rear f the driver cmpsed f, cvered by, r treated with a material that creates a ttal slar reflectance f 35% r mre in the visible light range, including a silver r gld reflective film. (c) An bject that bstructs the visin f the driver f the vehicle, except as authrized by law.

10 (2) A persn shall nt drive a mtr vehicle if driver visibility thrugh the rear windw is bstructed, unless the vehicle is equipped with 2 rearview mirrrs, 1 n each side, adjusted s that the peratr has a clear view f the highway behind the vehicle. (3) This sectin des nt apply t any f the fllwing: (a) The use f draperies, luvers, r ther special windw treatments, except thse specifically designated in this sectin, n the rear windw, r a side windw t the rear f the driver if the vehicle is equipped with 2 utside rearview mirrrs, 1 n each side, adjusted s that the driver has a clear view f the highway behind the vehicle. (b) The use f a nnreflective, smked r tinted glass, nnreflective film, perfrated windw screen, r ther decrative windw applicatin n the rear windw r a side windw t the rear f the driver. (c) The placement f a necessary certificate r sticker that des nt bstruct the driver s clear view f the radway r an intersecting radway. (d) A vehicle registered in anther state, territry, cmmnwealth f the United States, r anther cuntry r prvince. (e) A special windw treatment r applicatin determined necessary by a physician r ptmetrist, fr the prtectin f a persn wh is light sensitive r phtsensitive, if the wner r peratr f a mtr vehicle has in pssessin a letter signed by a physician r ptmetrist, indicating that the special windw treatment r applicatin is a medical necessity. Hwever, the special windw treatment r applicatin shall nt interfere with r bstruct the driver s clear visin f the highway r an intersecting highway. (4) Except as prvided in subsectin (5), the windshield n each mtr vehicle shall be equipped with a device fr cleaning rain, snw, r ther misture frm the windshield, which device shall be s cnstructed as t be cntrlled r perated by the driver f the vehicle. A vehicle licensed as an histrical vehicle is exempt frm this subsectin if the vehicle was nt riginally equipped with such a device. Each windshield wiper upn a mtr vehicle shall be maintained in gd wrking rder. (5) A truck with a grss weight ver 10,000 punds, a truck tractr, a bus, r a truck regardless f weight carrying hazardus materials n which a placard is required t be psted pursuant t 49 CFR parts 100 t 199 having a windshield shall be equipped with nt less than 2 autmatically perating windshield wiper blades, 1 n each side f the centerline f the windshield, fr cleaning rain, snw, r ther misture frm the windshield. The blades shall be in such cnditin as t prvide clear visin fr the driver, unless 1 blade is s arranged as t clean an area f the windshield extending t within 1 inch f the limit f visin thrugh the windshield at each side. Hwever, in driveaway-twaway peratins, this subsectin applies nly t the perated vehicle. In additin, 1 windshield wiper blade suffices under this subsectin when the driven vehicle in a driveaway-twaway peratin cnstitutes part r all f the prperty being transprted and has n prvisin fr 2 blades. A truck and truck tractr, manufactured after June 30, 1953, that depends upn vacuum t perate the windshield wipers, shall be s

11 cnstructed that the peratin f the wipers is nt materially impaired by change in the intake manifld pressure. (6) A truck with a grss weight ver 10,000 punds, a truck tractr, a bus, r a truck regardless f weight carrying hazardus materials n which a placard is required t be psted under 49 CFR parts 100 t 199 shall nt be perated n the highways at any time unless it is equipped with a ht air windshield defrster r an electrically heated windshield r ther device t heat and maintain the windshield in perable cnditin at all times.