SB 392 Summary

• Regulates motor carriers operating buses with 9+ passenger capacity for hire in Michigan by requiring authority from the state transportation department and compliance with insurance, inspection, and roster requirements.

• Establishes liability insurance requirements of $1.5 million minimum for 9-15 passenger buses and $5 million minimum for 16+ passenger buses, plus personal and property protection insurance under the insurance code.

• Requires annual vehicle inspections meeting federal motor carrier safety standards, with late inspection fees of $250 (1-30 days late) or $500 (31+ days late), and $100 reinspection fees for failed inspections.

• Mandates motor carriers display their legal name and primary telephone number on both sides of buses in visible lettering, and maintain current inspection decals on all operating vehicles.

• Allows police officers to seize and impound vehicles operating in violation of the act, with procedures for foreclosure sale and lien enforcement; exempts certain public transit authorities, school buses, employer shuttle services, and chartered livery operations from requirements.