TR-54 Vehicle Number and On-Road Equipment - State of Michigan - michianavillage 2025

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The document outlines the inspection requirements for vehicle identification numbers (VIN) and on-road equipment in Michigan. It includes sections for vehicle number inspection, on-road equipment checks for four-wheel vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers, detailing necessary components and safety features that must be verified by law enforcement officers. The document serves as a certification form to ensure compliance with Michigan Vehicle Code regulations.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering the Owner’s or Applicant’s Name, Telephone Number, Street Address, City, State, and ZIP code in the designated fields.
Select the appropriate option for inspection type: 'Inspection of Vehicle Number Only', 'On-road Equipment Check Only', or 'Vehicle Number and On-road Equipment Check'.
In Part 1, provide the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If there is no VIN, enter 'none'. Law enforcement should fill in the VIN from the federal Safety Sticker.
The inspector must sign and print their name, date, title, agency/department, and contact number in Part 1.
For Part 2, ensure that all required equipment checks are completed for four-wheel vehicles or motorcycles as specified. The inspecting officer must sign and provide their details at the end.

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Did Michigan ever have emissions testing?

In response to the Federal requirements, Michigan enacted a number of measures in 1993. These included Public Act 232 of 1993, which established a motor vehicle emissions testing program in southeastern Michigan. (The Act was subsequently recodified in the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.)

Is a trailer considered a motor vehicle in Michigan?

The states that require emissions inspection either annually or biennial regardless of specific location include: Arizona. California. Connecticut. Delaware. Massachusetts. Rhode Island. New York. New Jersey.

Are there any states that dont require vehicle inspection?

What States Do Not Require Vehicle Inspections? Only 13 states do not require regualr safety, emissions, or VIN inspections for vehicles owned by residents. These states are Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Florida, Washington, and Wyoming.

Does Michigan require vehicle inspections?

(f) Motor vehicle means a vehicle that is self-propelled, a vehicle that is propelled by electric power, a motorcycle, or a trailer as those terms are defined in the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923.

Can you drive without an inspection sticker?

Driving without a valid sticker, or with an expired one, can lead to a fine, plus the requirement to get an inspection immediately!!! In some states, if an officer notices obvious issues like worn tires, they can impound the car if you dont have a current inspection to back it up.