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Like all other federal motor vehicle safety standards, fmvss 108 is administered by the united states department of transportations national highway traffic safety administration. The maryland motor carrier handbook is intended for commercial motor carrier drivers and others who are interested in learning about the various bus and truck regulations pertaining to commercial motor vehicle travel in maryland. Chapter 327 public law 103272, prohibits the disconnection, resetting, or alteration of a motor vehicle s odometer with intent to change the number of miles indicated thereon. An official website of the united states government. This booklet lists the federal motor vehicle safety standards that were in effect as of october 2003, and provides a brief summary of each safety. How do i determine whether i am subject to fmcsas safety. Safety fmcsa federal motor carrier safety administration. Federal motor carrier safety regulations pocketbook. These regulations allow us to fulfill our mission to prevent. Federal motor carrier safety regulations fmcsr handbook. Implement the motor vehicle safety program in their areas of responsibility. The fmvss requirements in 49 cfr 571 apply to motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment only. Federal motor vehicle safety standards and regulations revised december 1998 the national highway traffic safety administration has a legislative mandate under the motor vehicle safety act of 1966 and the motor vehicle information and cost savings act of 1972 to issue federal motor vehicle safety standards fmvss to which motor vehicle manufacturers of passenger cars, multipurpose passenger.
Federal motor vehicle safety standards and regulations cps board. In title 49 of the code of federal regulations, parts 400 to 571, revised as of october 1, 2017, on page 982, in 571. Safety compliance and safe operations translate into saved lives and property. Its true that some states have specific requirements for vehicle equipment like mud. Federal motor carrier safety regulations pocketbook the green book. Motor carrier companies that transport in commerce and operate in ohio must comply with all federal and state safety regulations administered by the puco transportation department, ohio state highway patrol and the federal motor carrier safety. In 1998, nationwide developed and implemented a comprehensive motor vehicle safety program using a 10step program as outlined in this booklet.
Federal motor vehicle safety standards fmvss guide ntea. Captain omar villarreal manager, motor carrier bureau a texas motor carriers guide to highway safety i. Information contained herein is summarized and should not be cited in place of specific federal. This booklet lists the federal motor vehicle safety standards that were in effect as of. Fmvss specifications federal motor vehicle safety standards. Covid19 faqs on safety checks, commercial drivers licenses and ignition interlock. Looking for jj keller reference book, safety and dot, federal motor carrier safety regulations handbook, paperback 38d334. For accurate reference, please consult the federal commercial vehicle driver hours of service regulations. Most drivers must follow the hos regulations if they drive a commercial motor vehicle, or cmv. Please consult the text of the federal motor carrier safety regulations. Guidelines for employers to reduce motor vehicle crashes.
Quick reference guide 2010 version to federal motor. October 2003, and provides a brief summary of each safety standard. If these semitrucks are operating within one state, they need to abide by stateequivalent motor carrier safety regulations. Get essential transportation safety handbooks and compliance pocketbooks for your drivers. Includes parts 40, 303, 325, and 350399, regulatory histories of sections, dot interpretations, and. Fmcsr pocketbook gives your drivers easy access to wordforword federal motor carrier safety regulations in a convenient smaller format. Federal motor vehicle safety standardsschool bus related. All nonexempt commercial motor vehicles that cross state lines, including bigrig trucks, are subject to the federal motor carrier safety regulations. Includes parts 40, 303, 325, and 350399, regulatory histories of sections, dot interpretations, and medical regulatory criteria.
Regulations federal motor carrier safety administration. Guide for vehicle manufacturers to use in filing out test specification forms. It also provides similar information on other nhtsa consumer information regulations. Copies of appropriate volumes of the cfr in book format may be purchased from the superintendent of documents, u. Odometer information overview for consumers the federal odometer law, 49 u. Nhtsa safety standards national highway traffic safety. Title 49 transportation part 571 federal motor vehicle safety standards subtitle b other regulations relating to transportation continued. The following conditions must exist before a driver can operate a commercial motor vehicle and a carrier can require or permit a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
The primary mission of the federal motor carrier safety administration fmcsa is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Federal motor carrier safety administration wikipedia. The unofficial compilation of cfr based on the official version. Order a copy of the green book for each of your cmv drivers today. It is meant to serve as a guide only and the agency does not. Regulations issued by fmcsa are published in the federal register and. Code of federal regulations cfr is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the federal register by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government. Federal motor vehicle safety standards fmvss applicable to trucks, buses, trailers andor mpvs. Dec 18, 2019 any summary, description, or paraphrase of a regulatory requirement on this site is intended to provide general guidance only. Establish measurement objectives to ensure compliance with the program. Federal register federal motor vehicle safety standards. The fmcsa was established as a separate administration within the u. Safety audit resource guide this guide has been developed to help carriers prepare for an fmcsa safety audit by identifying the documents auditors may request to verify compliance with the federal motor carrier safety regulations fmcsrs and hazardous materials regulations hmrs.
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