Definición de "Chofer" en el Código de Vehículos de Míchigan

Explicación Simple

Un chofer es alguien que conduce un vehículo grande, como un autobús o un taxi, y que lo hace como su trabajo. No incluye a personas que manejan solo para su propia granja o en emergencias.

Es como ser un jugador en un equipo de fútbol; si solo juegas en tus ratos libres, no eres un jugador profesional. Pero si lo haces para ganarte la vida, entonces sí lo eres.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan es un chofer de autobús escolar. Cada día, él lleva a los niños a la escuela y los regresa a casa. Su trabajo es manejar ese autobús, así que cumple con la definición de chofer según la ley de Míchigan.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

MCL 257.6 - “Chauffeur” defined Sec. 6. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3), “chauffeur” means any of the following: (a) A person who operates a motor vehicle as a motor common carrier of property or a motor contract carrier of property as defined in section 1(f) and (h) of the motor carrier act, 1933 PA 254, MCL 475.1, or a motor carrier of passengers as defined in section 3 of the motor bus transportation act, 1982 PA 432, MCL 474.103. (b) A person who is employed for the principal purpose of operating a motor vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or more. (c) A person who operates a bus or school bus. (d) A person who operates a taxi. (e) A person who operates a limousine as defined by section 3 of the limousine transportation act, 1990 PA 271, MCL 257.1903. (2) For purposes of subsection (1)(b), a person shall be considered to be employed for the principal purpose of operating a motor vehicle when the person's employment customarily involves the necessary use of a motor vehicle for hire or for transporting passengers for hire, or for transporting for gain or hire any merchandise for display, sale, or delivery. (3) “Chauffeur” does not include any of the following: (a) A farmer or an employee of a farmer operating a vehicle exclusively in connection with the farming operations of the farmer. (b) A fire fighter or a member of a fire department operating an ambulance. (c) Emergency medical services personnel operating an ambulance. As used in this subdivision, “emergency medical services personnel” means that term as defined in section 20904 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20904. (d) State transportation department employees whose work consists of operating vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or mo