California Vehicle Code

§ 34505.5

VEH § 34505.5 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 14.8

Statute text

(a)Motor carriers operating any vehicle described in subdivision (a), (b), (e), (f), (g), or (k) of Section 34500, except those vehicles exempted under Section 34501.12, shall, as a part of the systematic inspection, maintenance, and lubrication services required of all motor carriers, require the vehicle or vehicles for which it is responsible pursuant to Section 34501.12 to be inspected at least every 90 days, or more often if necessary to ensure safe operation. Vehicles that are out of service for periods greater than 90 calendar days are not required to be inspected at 90-day intervals if they are inspected before operation on the highway. This inspection shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

(1)Brake adjustment.

(2)Brake system components and leaks.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 226, Sec. 16. (AB 3278) Effective January 1, 2025.