This section of the Michigan Vehicle Code defines who qualifies as a 'chauffeur' and outlines various types of civil infractions and their determinations. It also clarifies what constitutes a civic event. The provisions help distinguish different roles and legal classifications related to vehicle operation and infractions.
A chauffeur includes county road commission employees, volunteers reimbursed for vehicle costs, personal motor home operators, and parents transporting students for school events.
A civil infraction is an act or omission prohibited by law that is not classified as a crime, for which civil sanctions can be imposed.
It can be determined by admission of responsibility, explanation, evidence at hearings, or default judgment if the person fails to appear.
A civic event includes conventions, parades, athletic contests, commemorations, and similar gatherings or assemblies.