District Of Columbia § 8-1403.01 - Stops and inspection.
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§ 8-1403.01. Stops and inspection.
8-1403.01To determine compliance with this chapter and its implementing regulations, a police officer may stop the driver of a motor vehicle and enter upon the premises of a motor carrier that is regulated pursuant to this chapter and inspect any of the following:
All equipment, parts, and accessories, including carrier maintenance, certification, and safety records;
All driver records, including driver’s license, permits, hours of service records, certificate of physical examination, and training records;
All manifests, including bills of lading or other shipping documents; and
All cargo and cargo areas, including the removal of cargo seals when necessary to conduct a safety inspection.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 8-1403.01
What does D.C. Code § 8-1403.01 cover?
Section 8-1403.01 ("Stops and inspection.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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