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Do Canadian Provincial inspections meet FMCSA standards?

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FMCSA-VM-396.17-Q10.cm_.docx (22.98 KB)

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Guidance Q&A

Question 10: Do vehicles inspected under a periodic Canadian inspection program comply with the FMCSA periodic inspection standards?

Guidance: Yes. The FMCSA has determined that the inspection programs of all of the Canadian Provinces meet or exceed the Federal requirements for a periodic inspection program.

Regulatory Topic: Do Canadian Provincial inspections meet FMCSA standards?
Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997