{"id":8987,"date":"2025-04-25T12:07:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T16:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/?p=8987"},"modified":"2025-04-28T07:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T11:57:50","slug":"its-the-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/its-the-law\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s the Law"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why Tarping Bulk Material Matters<\/h4>\n

Keeping your load secure isn’t just about safety.<\/p>\n

It’s the law!<\/a> (MCL – Section 257.720)<\/h5>\n\n<\/thead>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Secure Every Load<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Trucks must be loaded in a way that nothing falls, leaks, or blows off while driving.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Seal All Openings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Make sure tailgates and tarps are tightly closed and secured to avoid spillage.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Watch for Gaps<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Check your truck for any holes or cracks that could let materials escape.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No Spillage? <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Still a Violation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Even if nothing falls off, an unsecured or improperly loaded vehicle can result in a fine.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Responsibility Falls on <\/strong><\/h4>\n

More Than the Driver<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Anyone involved in loading a truck that enters the road unsafely can be held responsible, not just the person behind the wheel.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Penalties for <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Non-Compliance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Violating these rules can result in more than just a ticket:<\/p>\n

– Up to $500 fine<\/p>\n

– Up to 90 days in jail<\/p>\n

– Or both<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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