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Section § 393.48: Brakes to be operative.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 3: Are the brakes on a vehicle towed in a driveaway-towaway operation or towed disabled vehicle required to be operable at all times?
Guidance: Section 393.48(c) provides an exception to the requirement...
Section § 393.41: Parking brake systems.
Question 2: Does § 393.41 prohibit air brake systems from being equipped with a means to release the spring brakes for purposes of towing disabled vehicles in emergency situations?
Guidance: No, provided the brakes are designed and...
Section § 393.17: Lamps and reflectors – combinations in driveaway-towaway operation.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 1: What are the lighting requirements when a tow truck is pulling a wrecked or disabled vehicle?
Guidance: A wrecker pulling a vehicle would be considered...