Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-865 - Motor vehicles
Section 296-865-30015 - Semitruck brakes
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) You must make sure semitrucks are equipped with brakes that will safely hold the maximum load on maximum grades.
Note: |
Trailers may use air brakes or other types of brake equipment approved by the Washington state patrol. |
(2) You must test brakes before descending a steep grade.
(3) You must follow the requirements in Table 2, Semitruck Braking Requirements.
Table 2
Semitruck Braking Requirements
When: |
You must: |
You park a truck on an incline |
1. Turn the wheels into the curb; and 2. Have at least one "driver" wheel chocked on each side, independent of the braking system. |
Using air brakes |
Cut air into the trailer brake system at the time the trailer is attached to the truck. |
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 05-17-059, § 296-865-30015, filed 8/10/05, effective 10/1/05.