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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 8-1403.01. Stops and inspection.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

To determine compliance with this chapter and its implementing regulations, a police officer may stop the driver of a motor vehicle and enter upon the premises of a motor carrier that is regulated pursuant to this chapter and inspect any of the following:

(1) All equipment, parts, and accessories, including carrier maintenance, certification, and safety records;

(2) All driver records, including driver's license, permits, hours of service records, certificate of physical examination, and training records;

(3) All manifests, including bills of lading or other shipping documents; and

(4) All cargo and cargo areas, including the removal of cargo seals when necessary to conduct a safety inspection.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 8-1403.01. Stops and inspection. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-8-1403-01/

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