Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4901:2 - Motor Carriers
Chapter 4901:2-5 - Safety Standards
Section 4901:2-5-11 - Inspection of vehicles; reports
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) Inspections conducted by authorized personnel pursuant to rule 4901:2-5-13 of the Administrative Code, are mandatory and no motor carrier, excepted carrier, or hazardous materials transporter may deviate from its route for the purpose of circumventing or evading an inspection.
(B) The driver of any motor vehicle receiving an inspection report shall deliver it to the motor carrier, excepted carrier, or hazardous materials transporter operating the motor vehicle within twenty-four hours. If the driver is not scheduled to arrive at a terminal or facility of the motor carrier, excepted carrier, or hazardous materials transporter operating the vehicle within twenty-four hours, the driver may electronically transmit the report to the motor carrier, excepted carrier, or hazardous materials transporter.
(C) Each motor carrier, excepted carrier, or hazardous materials transporter must ensure that any violations or defects noted on the report are corrected prior to the motor vehicle's next dispatch. The motor carrier, excepted carrier, or hazardous materials transporter shall, within fifteen days following the inspection, accurately certify that all violations noted have been corrected by completing the appropriate portion of the inspection form and returning it to the address indicated on the inspection report, or by certifying it electronically.
