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U.S. Code, Title 49, Transportation
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General SummaryThe U.S. Code is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. While every effort has been made to ensure that this reproduction of the Code is accurate, those using it for legal purposes should verify their results against the printed version of the Code available through the Government Printing Office.
§ 31137. Monitoring Device and Brake Maintenance Regulations
(a) Use of Monitoring Devices.—If the Secretary of Transportation prescribes a regulation about the use of monitoring devices on commercial motor vehicles to increase compliance by operators of the vehicles with hours of service regulations of the Secretary, the regulation shall ensure that the devices are not used to harass vehicle operators. However, the devices may be used to monitor productivity of the operators.
(b) Brakes and Brake Systems Maintenance Regulations.—Not later than December 31, 1990, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations on improved standards or methods to ensure that brakes and brake systems of commercial motor vehicles are maintained properly and inspected by appropriate employees. At a minimum, the regulations shall establish minimum training requirements and qualifications for employees responsible for maintaining and inspecting the brakes and brake systems.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1004.)
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31137(a) 49 App.:2505 (note). Nov. 18, 1988, Pub. L. 100–690, § 9104(b), 102 Stat. 4529.
31137(b) 49 App.:2521. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–554, 98 Stat. 2829, § 231; added Nov. 18, 1988, Pub. L. 100–690, § 9110, 102 Stat. 4531.
In subsection (b), the text of 49 App.:2521(a) is omitted as executed.
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