California Limits 90-Day BIT Inspections to Large Commercial Motor Vehicles
The Governor of California recently signed Assembly Bill No. 3278, which amended California’s mandatory 90-day vehicle inspection program. Currently, motor carriers must conduct systematic inspection, maintenance, and lubrication services at least every 90 days on any California-based vehicle used to transport property for compensation. Effective January 1, 2025, only commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs or more will be subject to the mandatory 90-day BIT inspection requirement. Vehicles under 26,001 lbs. GVWR are not subject to the 90-day BIT inspection but still need to comply with the federal requirement under 49 C.F.R. § 396.17, requiring annual inspections.
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California Limits 90-Day BIT Inspections to Large Commercial Motor Vehicles
The Governor of California recently signed Assembly Bill No. 3278, which amended California’s mandatory 90-day vehicle inspection program. Currently, motor carriers must conduct systematic inspection, maintenance, and lubrication services at least every 90 days on any California-based vehicle used to transport property for compensation. Effective January 1, 2025, only commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs or more will be subject to the mandatory 90-day BIT inspection requirement. Vehicles under 26,001 lbs. GVWR are not subject to the 90-day BIT inspection but still need to comply with the federal requirement under 49 C.F.R. § 396.17, requiring annual inspections.
News from Scopelitis is intended as a report to our clients and friends on developments affecting the transportation industry. The published material does not constitute an exhaustive legal study and should not be regarded or relied upon as individual legal advice or opinion.