Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.17

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.17 - Requirements For Brakes

(1) Parking Brakes - Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate shall have a parking brake system adequate to hold the vehicle on any grade on which it is operated under any condition of loading on a surface free from ice or snow, and capable of stopping the vehicle within 90 feet at 2 0 miles per hour when it is fully loaded.

(2) Service Brake - Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate shall have service brakes which operate on all wheels and which are capable of stopping the vehicle within 25 feet at 20 miles per hour when it is fully loaded.

(3) Condition of Brakes - No motor vehicle shall be operated under a commuter certificate if the brakes or any of their parts or components are worn or in such condition that a failure would be anticipated by a reasonable man.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.17

Effective October 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrative Code by the Alabama Public Service Commission on February 5, 2013, pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-7.

Author: Alabama Public Service Commission

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 37-3-4, 37-3-5, 37-3-7.