Warning: Laws are subject to change without notice. Submit your questions to www.askthelaw.org<\/a><\/p>\n FINDING CA VEHICLE CODES ONLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> How can I look up the California Vehicle Codes online? Thank you for your time \u2013 Jerry in California<\/p>\n A: Provided by Officer Jaime Nunez<\/a>, California Highway Patrol, Commercial Vehicle Section, Sacramento, CA:<\/strong> Access to the California Vehicle Codes (CVC) is available online at www.dmv.ca.gov<\/a>. Additionally, Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations (T13 CCR) contains regulations which further define the laws found in the CVC. An online version of T13 CCR is available at www.oal.ca.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n REQUIRED NUMBERS ON A CMV<\/strong><\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Does a truck number need to be displayed on every commercial motor vehicle (CMV)? I know that the DOT number is required, but what about a company-provided truck number? I am trying to keep my truck as clean as possible by only putting the company name, DOT number and IFTA tag on it. Thank you \u2013 Mark in New Hampshire<\/p>\n A: Provided by Jim Brokaw<\/a>, formerly a Staff Sergeant, Nebraska State Patrol, Carrier Enforcement Division, Lincoln, NE: <\/strong>The U.S. DOT\u2019s identification requirements for commercial motor vehicles are found in 49 CFR 390.21. It requires the power unit be marked on both sides with (1) the legal name or a single trade name of the motor carrier operating the self-propelled CMV, as listed on the motor carrier identification report (Form MCS-150) and (2) the identification number issued by FMCSA to the motor carrier preceded by the letters USDOT. If the name of any person other than the operating carrier appears on the CMV, the name of the operating carrier must be followed by the information required by (1) and (2) listed above, and be preceded by the words \u201coperated by.\u201d The FMCSRs neither require, nor prohibit marking the vehicle with any additional information. If other identifying information is displayed on the vehicle, it must be consistent with the information required by this regulation. Also, besides your IFTA decals, you should check with the base state in which your truck is registered to see if there are any additional state-specific marking requirements.<\/p>\n THE PROPER USE OF A CPAP MACHINE<\/strong><\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> How many hours do you have to use your CPAP each day, week and month? Thanks \u2013 Richard in Alabama<\/p>\n
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