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OOSC, Part II, Item 11. Tires, a. (7) - Flat Tire

Entry DateOctober 4, 2004
Issue Number04-023-VEH
NameDonald Bridge, Jr.
AgencyConnecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
Address60 State StreetWethersfield, CT, 06161United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone(860) 263-5446
Fax(860) 263-5587
Email[email protected]
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

What is a flat tire?

Justification or Need

Clarification of the OOS criteria regarding flat tires. This is the most commonly asked question from inspectors. Tire debris is littering our highways creating a hazardous environment.

Request for Action

Define a - flat tire. - Add to Part II Vehicle Section 10. Tires Subsection b.(1) - A TIRE AT LESS THAN 50% MAXIMUM PRESSURE or A TIRE AT LESS THAN 20%.