Sidewalk Snow Removal Laws in Michigan
OVERVIEW
60"Avg Annual Snowfall
24-48 hoursTypical Clearance Window
YesMunicipal Responsibility
LIABILITY STANDARD
Reasonable Care Standard Michigan's sidewalk liability varies by municipality. Many cities require abutting property owners to maintain sidewalks, but the municipality retains ultimate responsibility for public right-of-way. The governmental immunity act limits but does not eliminate municipal liability for dangerous conditions. View source legislation →
MAJOR CITIES
Cities in Michigan with significant sidewalk infrastructure: ├─ Detroit ├─ Grand Rapids ├─ Ann Arbor ├─ Lansing └─ Flint Each municipality may have additional local ordinances beyond state-level requirements.
REDUCE LIABILITY WITH AUTOMATION
Autonomous rovers address key liability concerns: • Consistent 24/7 clearing during active snowfall • Documented operations for legal protection • No labor dependency during shortages • Faster response times than manual crews Average sidewalk clearing cost savings: 90%+ Typical payback period: <1 season Learn about BVR1 → Join pilot program
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