Macomb County, MI Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- County Residential Rule
- None - local units
- Bus Loading
- MCL 257.674(3)
- Posted Zone Backup
- MCL 257.674(1)(n)
- Park Grounds
- Designated spaces only
- 42-1 Court Fine
- $25 parking
Summary
Macomb County has no countywide loading-zone ordinance for residential streets; loading zones are set and enforced by each city and township. State law MCL 257.674 governs loading: buses may stop to load passengers even at certain restricted spots, and any vehicle is barred where a sign prohibits parking.
A bus, for the purpose of taking on or discharging passengers, may be stopped at a place described in subsection (1)(b), (d), or (f) or on the roadway side of a vehicle illegally parked in a legally designated bus loading zone.
Full Breakdown
Loading zones on Macomb County streets are created and enforced by each municipality, not a countywide ordinance. Under MCL 257.674(3), a bus taking on or discharging passengers may stop even in front of a driveway, near a hydrant, or near a crosswalk, and may use a legally designated bus loading zone; but MCL 257.674(1)(n) still bars any vehicle from parking where a sign prohibits it, which is how posted loading zones are enforced. On county grounds, the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Mount Clemens and park facilities follow posted signs and staff direction. Metroparks Rule 9 keeps vehicles in designated spaces, so loading outside marked areas is barred on park grounds.
Violations & Fines
Loading-zone violations are civil infractions under MCL 257.674 and local ordinance, enforced by the municipality or the Sheriff; the county's 42-1 District Court lists a $25.00 parking fine. Blocking a fire lane or disabled aisle carries higher penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are loading zones a county rule in Macomb County?
Can I stop in a Macomb County posted loading zone in a car?
Sources & Official References
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