Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 175 - Transportation Department
Chapter 8850 - MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY
Part 8850.8500 - "OUT-OF-SERVICE VEHICLE" STICKER

Universal Citation: MN Rules 8850.8500

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024

Subpart 1. Statement required.

The "out-of-service vehicle" sticker used by the Minnesota Department of Transportation must contain the following statement:

"Out-of-service vehicle. This vehicle has been declared out of service by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This vehicle must not be operated until repaired. This sticker may be removed only under the conditions stated on the out-of-service notice. The person responsible for unauthorized removal is liable to penalty under Minnesota Statutes, section 221.291. A person shall not remove this sticker or operate this vehicle until the repairs listed below are completed."

Subp. 2. Space for description.

The "out-of-service vehicle" sticker must contain space for the motor transportation representative or hazardous material specialist to describe the mechanical condition requiring the vehicle to be declared out of service.

Subp. 3. Information required.

The sticker must contain the following information:

A. the make of the power unit;

B. the model year of the power unit;

C. the unit number of the power unit;

D. the power unit license number;

E. the towed unit license number;

F. the make of the towed unit, if known;

G. the unit number of the trailer;

H. the signature of the driver of the vehicle in the space provided; and

I. the signature of the motor transportation representative or hazardous material specialist in the space provided.

Subp. 4. Serial numbering.

The "out-of-service vehicle" stickers must be serially numbered.

Statutory Authority: MS s 221.031; 221.141

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