Say you're traveling over the river and through the woods and get really drowsy, is it OK to pull off into one of Michigan's 61 highway rest areas for a nap.

Yes, it is.

The Michigan Department of Transportation, which runs the rest stops, has guidelines concerning how long you may stay — no more than 48 hours and no camping.

But those guidelines aren't official and aren't enforceable by police, which is why MDOT is in the process of pursuing approval for administrative laws that would make stays of more than 48 hours, camping, setting fires in non-authorized spots, among other things, illegal at rest areas and also at the state's 82 roadside parks, 267 carpool lots, 23 scenic turnouts and 14 welcome centers. Breaking the guidelines would be a misdemeanor. More: MDOT is closing 5 Mich

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