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6.3 Requirements While Driving CMVs (Part 392)
49 CFR 392 discusses requirements, such as those related to illness and fatigue, drug and alcohol use, and seat belt use, for anyone driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). It also identifies requirements that apply to carriers, brokers, and other parties in the logistics chain. Every CMV must be operated within the laws and regulations of its current jurisdiction. However, if FMCSA imposes a higher standard than that of the jurisdiction, the FMCSA rule must be obeyed.
FMCSA has instituted coercion rules intended to prevent motor carriers from influencing drivers to violate safety regulations. Only the driver can determine if he or she is too ill or tired to safely operate a vehicle, or if the road conditions pose too great a safety hazard to drive. See the coercion rule in 49 CFR 390.5T and 49 CFR 390.6 for further detail.
Disclaimer
This publication is distributed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is meant to serve as a guide only and the Agency does not assume responsibility for any omissions, errors, or ambiguity contained herein. The contents may not be relied upon as a substitute for the Agency’s
published regulations.