Links & Resources for Association Members

For the benefit of its members, The Michigan Towing Association provides the below links to the current towing laws, statutes and other resources to support members. Asscess to these links is limited to Assocition members only. Join the Association Today to Help Fight for Tower's Rights.

Laws & Statutes

Aban Law Move Over Law Move Over Law Link 2 Quick Clearance Wreck Chasing/Predatory Towing Prohibiting Pay to Play in Local Contracting Vehicle Lights Wrecker Defined

Movement of Overweight/Over Length Loads Wrecker Plate/GVW Fees Accident Clean up Law Private Property Vehicle Towing Statute Notice After Taking Into Custody and Towing Rights and Liabilities of Vehicle Owner Hearing to Contest Validity of Custody and Towing

Member Resources

Form for Contesting your Tow or Towing Charge Michigan Towing Association Membership List Michigan Towing Association Bylaws

Michigan Towing Association Bylaws Document Two Find Your Local Legislator

Enforcement

Michigan State Police Michigan State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division Michigan Department of Treasury (IFTA-Fuel Tax Registration) MIOSHA

Michigan Public Service Commission (Michigan operating authority) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (USDOT)

Licensing

Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Road Test providers licensed by Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) Michigan Department of Transportation (oversize permits) Department of Environmental Quality, Waste & Hazardous Materials

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) USDOT number online registration IRP Farmer/Wrecker Restricted Plate Information

Regulations & Information

County Road Association of Michigan Seasonal Weight Restrictions & County Contact Info Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Includes Appendices)

Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act – Act 181 of 1963 Michigan Vehicle Code – Act 300 of 1949

Commercial Driver Medical Information

FMCSA Skills Performance Evaluation (SPE) information & forms FMCSA Medical Program Division Medical Conference Reports (Cardiovascular, Vision, Diabetes etc.)

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Michigan INTRASTATE-ONLY Medical Waivers (MSP CVED)

Safety Information & Professional Associations

Michigan Association of Timbermen American Trucking Association Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Michigan Trucking Association

National Safety Council (Defensive Driving Courses available online) Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) Michigan Resource Center for Health and Safety

Canadian Information

Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators Ontario Ministry of Transportation

Ontario Truck & Bus Information Center

Towing Industry Links

International Towing Museum Wall Of The Fallen Survivor Fund

Michigan Traffic Incident Management Effort (Mi - Time) Towing and Recovery Association of America