California · Vehicle Code

VEH §2418: The department shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations to ensure that all foreign commercial vehicles entering into, and operating within, this state meet those standards already in effect for ot

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What this law says, in plain English

The department must create rules requiring foreign commercial vehicles to meet the same standards as domestic commercial vehicles, covering maintenance, driver hours, insurance, and enforcement procedures.

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The department shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations to ensure that all foreign commercial vehicles entering into, and operating within, this state meet those standards already in effect for other commercial vehicles and shall address, but not be limited to, the following concerns: (a) Vehicle maintenance. (b) Maximum hours of service for drivers. (c) Insurance. (d) Enforcement of criminal, civil, and administrative actions, including, but not limited to, impoundment of vehicles for second or subsequent violations of rules and regulations adopted under this section.

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