Semi-Truck Collision Injury Law: Proving Fault

Regulations to Consider to Help Prove Fault in Your Semi-Truck Collision Case

Truck drivers must comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), which include requirements for physical qualifications, vehicle maintenance, and safety standards. For instance, drivers must have a distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses, as per the FMCSR. Additionally, drivers are required to pass pre-employment drug tests and road tests before they can be hired.

Missouri state regulations also impose specific requirements. For example, trucks registered for a gross weight of more than 48,000 pounds are restricted from driving in the far left-hand lane on interstate highways within urbanized areas, except under certain conditions. Furthermore, truck drivers must maintain a safe following distance of at least 300 feet from other trucks or buses when traveling on public highways outside of business or residential.

In terms of vehicle maintenance, Missouri law mandates that every commercial motor vehicle and trailer must be maintained in a safe condition at all times, and accidents must be reported to the Department of Public. Additionally, drivers must conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain proper logs and records to comply with Department of Transportation regulations.

Additionally, Missouri law requires that commercial motor vehicles and drivers may be placed out of service if they do not meet the North American Uniform Out-of-Service Criteria adopted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the United States Department of Transportation. This includes compliance with weight limits, which are strictly regulated, with specific provisions for vehicles fueled by natural gas.

Overall, over-the-road truck drivers in Missouri must navigate a complex framework of federal and state regulations designed to ensure safety and compliance on the road.  Careful investigation into whether the semi-truck driver failed to adhere to any of these rules or regulations can make a massive difference in your semi-truck injury case.

Experienced Missouri Injury Attorneys, like those at McDuffey & Medcalf, LLC, can assist in this process.  Call them now!

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