49 CFR § 398.7Chapter III

§ 398.7 Inspection and maintenance of motor vehicles.

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Every motor carrier shall systematically inspect and maintain or cause to be systematically maintained, all motor vehicles and their accessories subject to its control, to ensure that such motor vehicles and accessories are in safe and proper operating condition.

[33 FR 19765, Dec. 25, 1968, as amended at 86 FR 57077, Oct. 14, 2021]

eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026

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