State has a Far Right as Practicable Requirement

A bicyclist moving slower than traffic must ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge, with standard exceptions for passing, turning left, an unsafe or unusable road edge, a right-turn-only lane, one-way streets, and streetcar tracks.

Allows Two Abreast Riding

Bicyclists may ride two abreast; riding more than two abreast is only allowed on a path or roadway portion set aside exclusively for bicycles.

Single File is Required

There is no requirement to ride single file; two abreast is allowed on ordinary roadways.

Has a Safe Passing Law

Motorists must leave at least three feet when passing a bicyclist; if three feet isn't practicable, they must still pass at a safe distance and a safe speed. Passing a bicyclist in a no-passing zone is allowed when it can be done safely.

Helmets are required on the road

Michigan has no bicycle helmet law of any kind, for riders of any age. (Michigan does require helmets for moped, electric-skateboard, and most motorcycle riders, but a conventional or electric-Class-1/2 bicycle rider is not covered.)

If Bike Lanes are present, they are required ( except when unsafe )

Michigan does not require a bicyclist to use a bike lane or path when one is available; the keep-right rule governs roadway positioning instead.

Riders may use the sidewalks

Sidewalk riding is allowed statewide by default; a bicyclist must yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing, and has the sidewalk rights and duties of a pedestrian. A local traffic control device (sign) can prohibit it in a specific location.

Does the Impeding Statute Apply to Bikes

Michigan has no bicycle-specific "impeding traffic" statute. Bicyclists are subject to the same general duties as any vehicle driver, and the keep-right rule requires ceding the right-hand position for passing traffic, but riders may take the lane when it's too narrow to share safely or the edge is otherwise unsafe.

Whether cyclists may treat stop signs as yield signs (the "Idaho stop").

Michigan has no "stop as yield" (Idaho Stop) law; a bicyclist approaching a stop sign must come to a full stop, the same as any other vehicle.

Restrictions exist on e-bikes and usage

Michigan classifies electric bicycles as Class 1, 2, or 3 by motor behavior and top assisted speed (20 mph for Class 1/2, 28 mph for Class 3), all capped at 750 watts. Class 3 e-bikes may not be operated by anyone under 14, and riders and passengers under 18 on a Class 3 e-bike must wear a helmet. Trail and local access rules vary by class.

Allows the concept of Contributory Negligence that allows any contributory fault resuls in 'no fault'

Michigan uses modified comparative fault: an injured cyclist's damages are reduced by their own share of fault. If the cyclist is found more than 50% at fault, they lose only their noneconomic damages (like pain and suffering) — reduced economic damages (like medical bills and lost wages) generally remain recoverable.