Section 34505.5 Of Division 14.8. Safety Regulations From California Vehicle Code >> Division 14.8.
34505.5
. (a) Every motor carrier operating any vehicle described in
subdivision (a), (b), (e), (f), (g), (j), 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 which 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.
(3) Steering and suspension systems.
(4) Tires and wheels.
(5) Vehicle connecting devices.
(b) No vehicle subject to this section shall be operated on the
highway other than to a place of repair until all defects listed
during the inspection conducted pursuant to subdivision (a) have been
corrected and attested to by the signature of the motor carrier's
authorized representative.
(c) Records of inspections conducted pursuant to subdivision (a)
shall be kept at the motor carrier's terminals, as designated in
accordance with Section 34501.12. The records shall be retained by
the motor carrier for two years, and shall be made available for
inspection upon request by any authorized employee of the department.
Each record shall include, but not be limited to, all of the
following:
(1) Identification of the vehicle, including make, model, license
number, company vehicle number, or other means of positive
identification.
(2) Date and nature of each inspection and any repair performed.
(3) Signature of the motor carrier's authorized representative
attesting to the inspection and to the completion of all required
repairs.
(d) Printouts of inspection and maintenance records maintained in
computer systems shall be accepted in lieu of signed inspection or
repair records if the printouts include the information required in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (c).
(e) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) to (d), inclusive, records of
90-day inspections need not be retained in California for interstate
vehicles which are not physically based in California. However, when
these vehicles are present in California, they are subject to
inspection by the department. If the inspection results indicate
maintenance program deficiencies, the department may require the
motor carrier to produce the maintenance records or copies of those
records for inspection within 10 working days.
(f) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2016.