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Interpretation for Part 392.14: Hazardous conditions; extreme caution.

 
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Driving of vehicles

Question 1: Who makes the determination, the driver or carrier, that conditions are sufficiently dangerous to warrant discontinuing the operation of a CMV?

Guidance: Under this section, the driver is clearly responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle and the decision to cease operation because of hazardous conditions.