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HB 6025

Traffic control: parking; requirements for a disability parking placard; modify. Amends sec. 675 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.675)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brad Paquette

Michigan HB 6025 clarifies parking rules and tightens disability placard use, including stricter eligibility, renewal, display, and enforcement measures.

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Bill Summary · HB 6025

Summary of HB 6025 (Michigan, 2025-2026)

Purpose and intent

HB 6025 amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to modify provisions related to parking and disability parking placards. The bill focuses on two main areas: (1) clarifying and expanding parking rules on highways and local roads, including how authorities can regulate parking, and (2) updating the rules for disability parking placards, including application processes, validity periods, renewal, misuse penalties, and related protections.

Key provisions and changes

  • General parking rules (section 675):

    • Standard parking on highways/street: vehicles must stop or be parked with wheels parallel to the roadway and within 12 inches of the curb on the right.
    • Local authority options:
    • Allow parking on 1-way streets with left wheels near the left curb (within 12 inches).
    • Permit angle parking on roadways, with the constraint that angle parking is not allowed on state trunk lines unless authorized by the state DOT.
    • Parking restrictions and signage:
    • The State Transportation Commission (for trunk lines) and county boards (for county roads), with the Director of the State Police, may place official signs prohibiting or restricting stopping/parking where it’s dangerous or interferes with traffic.
    • Traffic orders must be filed with the county clerk, and home rule cities may request hearings before the State Transportation Commission under the Administrative Procedures Act, subject to certain exemptions (e.g., when cities prohibit/restrict parking on trunk lines by ordinance or enter into construction agreements).
    • Parking-control orders affecting trunk-line parking within a city are treated as “rules” under the Administrative Procedures Act, with contested-case hearing provisions if requested by the city.

  • Disability parking placards (section 675, subsections 5–8, etc.):

    • Application and eligibility:
    • Disabled individuals may apply for serially numbered, nontransferable windshield placards (temporary or permanent). Religious objectors may apply without a medical exam if permitted by a branch of the Secretary of State.
    • Temporary placards: valid up to 6 months.
    • Permanent placards: original or renewal valid up to 4 years.
    • Placard expiration tied to the disabled person’s birthday (permanent: fifth birthday after issuance; renewal: fourth birthday after renewal).
    • Special rules for renewal timing: generally must apply within 45 days before expiration, with a broader 6-month window if out of state or for good cause.
    • Replacement placards may be issued for a $10 fee to disabled individuals or service organizations.
    • Use and display:
    • Placards may be used by a person transporting a disabled individual; organizations may hold placards for transporting disabled persons in vehicles they operate.
    • Michigan residency proof is required for permanent placards.
    • Free parking eligibility:
    • Free metered parking or access to publicly owned parking structures is contingent on displaying a valid placard or equivalent documentation from Michigan or another state.
    • Display and enforcement:
    • Placards must be displayed from the interior rearview mirror or, if absent, the lower left dashboard corner.
    • Misuse or fraudulent use can lead to confiscation by law enforcement and potential revocation by the Secretary of State.
    • Fraud penalties:
    • Misuse, false statements, forging or copying placards, or altering placards can result in misdemeanors with fines up to $500 and/or up to 30 days in jail.
    • Revocation and suspension:
    • The Secretary of State may cancel, revoke, or suspend placards for fraud, unlawful use, failed payments, or loss of eligibility, among other reasons, with due process (notice and an opportunity to be heard).
    • Privacy/identification:
    • Placards issued to disabled individuals will include identifying portions of the driver's license or state ID number on the placard.
    • Out-of-state and temporary measures:
    • The Secretary of State may accept certain out-of-state medical certifications or documents if accompanied by appropriate licenses or verifications.

Who and what is affected

  • Individuals with disabilities: Changes affect eligibility, application process, duration, renewal timing, display requirements, and enforcement of disability placards.
  • Organizations serving disabled persons: May obtain and use placards to transport disabled individuals; subject to rules about returning placards if no longer transporting disabled persons.
  • Local governments and authorities: Retains authority to regulate parking (including 1-way and angle parking) and may issue traffic orders; hearing procedures exist for contested cases, with special exemptions for certain city actions.
  • Law enforcement and the Secretary of State: Responsible for enforcement, confiscation, revocation/suspension processes, and administration of placard issuance, renewal, and replacement.
  • Private and public parking facilities: Affected by rules granting free parking privileges to placard holders when properly displayed.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective processes: Traffic orders require filing with the county clerk and, in certain circumstances, hearings before the State Transportation Commission under the Administrative Procedures Act.
  • Placard validity and renewal timing: Temporary placards up to 6 months; permanent placards up to 4 years, with expirations tied to the disabled person’s birthday.
  • Renewal/expiration flexibility: Provisions allow earlier renewal within a rolling window (usually 45 days before expiration; up to six months earlier for out-of-state travel or good cause).
  • Enforcement and due process: Misuse, fraudulent statements, or other violations trigger penalties and potential placard revocation after due process, including notice and the opportunity to be heard.
  • IDs on placards: Placards will carry partial identifying information from the holder’s license or state ID.

If you’d like, I can compare these provisions to current Michigan law to highlight the exact changes and potential practical impacts for residents, municipalities, and enforcing agencies.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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