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Operational Policy 5 - Combination OOS for Defective Wiring Cables

Entry DateNovember 29, 2007
Issue Number07-053-VEH
NameRex Railsback
AgencyKansas Highway Patrol
Address1220 S. EnterpriseOlathe, KS, 66061United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone(785) 256-5046
Fax(913) 782-0429
Email[email protected]
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

In Operational Policy 5, Page 13 referencing combination OOS. Paragraph 2.b. is not supported in the OOSC. There is currently no OOSC for a defective wiring cable between tractor and trailer.

Justification or Need

If there is a defect in the cable the violation would show up in the trailer lights and the trailer would be OOS until the lights are repaired. Roadside inspectors would not be able to detect most issues with the cable unless they would see a clear break. Any defect hidden by the outer sheath would need a meter to find.

Request for Action

Remove paragraph 2.b. from Operational Policy 5 and renumber paragraph 2.c. to 2.b.