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Parking brake Actuation Prior to a Visual or Audible Warning

Entry DateOctober 19, 1999
Issue Number99-028-VEH
NameLinda Powell
AgencyWashington State Patrol
AddressWashingtonUnited StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

This request is to amend the criteria to place a vehicle OOS if the parking brakes set before either an audible or visual low-air warning is given.

Justification or Need

The "object of the low-air warning device is to warn a driver of an air loss and allow the driver to get off the road safely prior to the activation of the parking brakes."

Request for Action

Add a condition to the OOSC.