Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 21 - POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS
MOVING TRUCKS
Section R. 408.12183 - Operation

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.12183

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 2183.

(1) An operator shall operate a powered industrial truck according to the rules of this part and in accordance with local traffic rules when on a public road.

(2) When following another truck, a safe distance shall be maintained approximately 3 truck lengths from the vehicle ahead and the vehicle shall be kept under control at all times.

(3) An operator shall give the right of way to ambulances, fire trucks, or other emergency vehicles.

(4) An operator of a rider-type powered industrial truck shall not pass another truck traveling in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or other dangerous locations.

(5) An operator shall cross railroad tracks diagonally whenever possible and shall not park closer than 8 1/2 feet from the center of a railroad track.

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