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OOSC - Irrevocable Damage Post-Crash

Entry DateMarch 30, 2026
Issue Number26-048-CDI
NameDerek W. Malena
AgencyAllen Police Department-Texas
Address205 W McDermott DrAllen, TX, 75013United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone2145094285
Email[email protected]
CommitteeCrash Data and Investigation Standards Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Currently, Operational Policy 5 instructs an inspector to place a commercial motor vehicle out of service for a single violation of 396.7 when the vehicle has significant disabling damage beyond repair (fire). As of now, 396.7 is not an out-of-service condition in the out-of-service criteria.

Justification or Need

Adding the 396.7 as an out-of-service condition will allow inspectors to document a single violation per unit that has sustained significant damage beyond repair as a result of the crash.

Request for Action

Add 396.7 as an out-of-service violation for post-crash inspection purposes. See attached recommendation.