49 U.s.c. 31137

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[CITE: 49USC31137]

TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

SUBTITLE VI--MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS

PART B--COMMERCIAL

CHAPTER 311--COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY

SUBCHAPTER III--SAFETY REGULATION

Sec. 31137. Monitoring device and brake maintenance regulations

(a) Use of Monitoring Devices.--If the Secretary of Transportation

prescribes a regulation about the use of monitoring devices on

commercial motor vehicles to increase compliance by operators of the

vehicles with hours of service regulations of the Secretary, the

regulation shall ensure that the devices are not used to harass vehicle

operators. However, the devices may be used to monitor productivity of

the operators.

(b) Brakes and Brake Systems Maintenance Regulations.--Not later

than December 31, 1990, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations on

improved standards or methods to ensure that brakes and brake systems of

commercial motor vehicles are maintained properly and inspected by

appropriate employees. At a minimum, the regulations shall establish

minimum training requirements and qualifications for employees

responsible for maintaining and inspecting the brakes and brake systems.

(Pub. L. 103-272, Sec. 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1004.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)

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31137(a).............................. 49 App.:2505 (note). Nov. 18, 1988, Pub. L. 100-690, Sec.

9104(b), 102 Stat. 4529.

31137(b).............................. 49 App.:2521. Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98-554, 98 Stat.

2829, Sec. 231; added Nov. 18, 1988,

Pub. L. 100-690, Sec. 9110, 102 Stat.

4531.

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In subsection (b), the text of 49 App.:2521(a) is omitted as

executed.