Legal Resources | Code of Regulations, Title 13 | T13 1230
Chapter 6.5. Motor Carrier Safety * Article 6. Carrier Requirements Unlawful Operation.
No motor carrier shall knowingly require or permit the operation of any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or not equipped and maintained as required by any law or this chapter; or knowingly require or permit any driver to drive in violation of any law or this chapter.
(a) Out-of-Service Vehicles. Authorized employees of the department may declare and mark any vehicle "out of service" in accordance with Section 1239, when its hazardous condition or loading appears likely to cause an accident, injury, or breakdown. A vehicle so marked shall not be operated, nor shall the out of service notice be removed, until the vehicle is safe to drive.
(b) Damaged Vehicles. A vehicle damaged by an accident or other cause shall not be driven from the location where the damage occurred until it has been inspected by a qualified person who has determined that the vehicle is safe to drive.
Authority cited:
Vehicle Code 2402
Vehicle Code 2410
Vehicle Code 31401
Vehicle Code 34501
Reference:
Vehicle Code 260
Vehicle Code 322
Vehicle Code 2402
Vehicle Code 2410
Vehicle Code 2804
Vehicle Code 12500
Vehicle Code 12502
Vehicle Code 12515(b)
Vehicle Code 14603
Vehicle Code 15210
Vehicle Code 15250
Vehicle Code 15275
Vehicle Code 15278
Vehicle Code 20002
Vehicle Code 23152
Vehicle Code 24002
Vehicle Code 24400
Vehicle Code 24252
Vehicle Code 24600
Vehicle Code 24603
Vehicle Code 24604
Vehicle Code 24952
Vehicle Code 27154
Vehicle Code 27155
Vehicle Code 27465
Vehicle Code 27501
Vehicle Code 27903
Vehicle Code 29001
Vehicle Code 29002
Vehicle Code 29003
Vehicle Code 29004
Vehicle Code 31401
Vehicle Code 34500
Vehicle Code 34501
Vehicle Code 34506
Vehicle Code 34510
(Amended by Register 2002, No. 28.)