Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 175 - Transportation Department
Chapter 8850 - MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY
Part 8850.8400 - INSPECTORS; VEHICLES DECLARED OUT OF SERVICE
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. Inspector's authority.
Every person authorized by Minnesota Statutes, chapter 221 or by other law, to enforce chapter 221 and rules of the commissioner adopted under authority of chapter 221, may inspect vehicles subject to chapter 221.
Subp. 2. Motor vehicles declared out of service.
An authorized person described in subpart 1 shall place out of service a motor vehicle that, because of its mechanical condition or loading, is likely to cause an accident or a breakdown. An "out-of-service vehicle" sticker must be used to mark vehicles that are placed out of service by a motor transportation representative or hazardous material specialist.
Subp. 3. Other forms used.
An authorized person described in subpart 1 who is not employed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation may use citations, checklists, warning tickets, report forms, and "out-of-service vehicle" stickers prescribed by the agency or law enforcement organization employing that person.
Statutory Authority: MS s 221.031; 221.141
