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FMCSR Reference Codes in the OOSC for Driveaway/Towaway

Entry DateJanuary 25, 2002
Issue Number02-002-VEH
NameLt. Johnny Jones
AgencyGeorgia Department of Motor Vehicles
AddressGeorgiaUnited StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

In the 2001 OOSC, there are no out-of-service conditions or relevant code sections listed for driveaway/towaway operations in Section F (Safety Devices). Further, the code section specified therein, 393.70(c), is improper for driveaway-towaway operation, whereas such regulation specifically excludes driveaway-towaway operations.

Justification or Need

Since 393.70(c) specifically excludes driveaway/towaway operations, the oversight in the out of service criteria and the specific exclusion in 393.70(c) may lead one to believe such a condition does not place the vehicle in an out-of-service condition.

Request for Action

Include the code section 393.71(h)(1) for driveaway-towaway operations in the relevant categories in the OOSC, Section F.