If an interstate driver gets stopped by a State enforcement officer for an inspection, would the inspecting officer be enforcing the Federal regulations or State regulations?
If an interstate driver gets stopped by a State enforcement officer for an inspection, would the inspecting officer be enforcing the Federal regulations or State regulations?
Guidance: A State enforcement officer can only enforce State laws. However, under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, quite often State laws are the same as or similar to the FMCSRs.
Regulatory Topic:
Regulations enforced by State officers
Effective Date: Friday, April 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997