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Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 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...
Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 8: Is a CMV subject to a road side inspection by State or Federal inspectors if it displays a periodic inspection decal or other evidence of a periodic inspection being conducted in the past 12 months?
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Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 6: Are the Federal periodic inspection requirements applicable to U.S. Government trailers operated by motor carriers engaged in interstate commerce?
Guidance: Yes. The transportation is not performed by a...
Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 4: Does the sticker have to be located in a specific location on the vehicle?
Guidance: No. The rule does not specify where the sticker, decal or other form of documentation must be located. It is the...