Strategy #58
Commercial Vehicle Automated Inspections

Use automated inspection bypass technology in all responsible jurisdictions to increase the clearance rate for commercial vehicles in compliance with regulatory, and enforcement credentials and safety regulations, at inspection facilities and ports-of-entry.

Background

Commercial vehicle traffic is continuing to increase. Agencies charged with ensuring compliance with public safety licensing and financial responsibility regulations are faced with doing more work with fewer resources. The ability to identify commercial vehicles that comply with pertinent safety regulations and carry proper credentials allows law enforcement to focus attention on non-compliant vehicles.

Action

• Utilize a national inspection selection system to select commercial vehicles for safety inspections.
• Consider utilizing brake adjustment and diagnostic equipment technologies during safety inspections.
• Institute the use of automated inspection bypass programs and weigh-in-motion at all commercial vehicle scales, inspection facilities, and ports-of-entry.

Benefits

• Improved motorist safety. 
• Focuses enforcement on commercial vehicles that are out of compliance and have a history of safety violations. 
• Commercial vehicles in compliance with proven safety records are not delayed.
• Provides truckers with an incentive to be in compliance. 
• Reduces traffic congestion along with attendant safety problems around commercial vehicle inspection facilities and ports-of-entry.

Other Considerations

• Cost of the technology. 
• Increased skills, expertise and training for personnel to support and operate. 
• Accuracy and reliability of technology.

• Continue to Strategy #59

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