dot inspection

LOL... they'd probably throw the book at me. Mine needs cam follower gaskets--it leaks more oil than the Exxon Valdez.

 

Here in Ontario,Canada our Department of Transport has put in writing what is expected of a driver by an appointed vehicle inspection officer. See the following.


Commercial motor vehicles ordered to stop for inspection
(2) In exercising his or her powers under section 82, a police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act may, at any time, require the driver of a commercial motor vehicle being driven on a highway to stop for inspection and the driver of the vehicle, when signalled or requested to stop by the officer, who is readily identifiable as such, shall immediately come to a safe stop. 1997, c. 12, s. 10.
Direction to move vehicle to another location
(3) A police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act may, at any time before, during or after inspecting a commercial motor vehicle or trailer, direct the driver of the commercial motor vehicle to drive it and to draw the attached trailer, if any, to another location where the inspection will be carried out or continued or the vehicle’s load will be removed, or any of them. 1997, c. 12, s. 10.
Inspection
(4) The police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act may, at the location where the commercial motor vehicle was first stopped or at the location to which it was directed, inspect the commercial motor vehicle and its trailer for critical defects. 1997, c. 12, s. 10.
Driver, person in charge, to assist inspector
(5) The driver and any other person in charge of the commercial motor vehicle who is present shall assist the police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act in his or her inspection of the commercial motor vehicle and its trailer. 1997, c. 12, s. 10.
If critical defect found
(6) If the police officer or officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of this Act finds that the commercial motor vehicle or trailer has one or more critical defect, the vehicle shall be deemed to have been found to be in dangerous or unsafe condition under section 82, but instead of exercising the powers set out in subsections 82 (2) and (5), he or she shall forthwith,


Taken from the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER H.8 Section 82-1.


So basically the officer has access to inspect every inch of your truck as far as the inspection goes and if he asks for assistance you must comply. I believe I also read this in the federal motor carriers regulations for the U.S.A. Many of our commercial vehicle laws are the same as the U.S.


My attitude is " They have a job to do, and we have a job to do. Lets work together to make each others job easier." This attitude has helped me avoid minor chargable offenses and accept the major offenses as part of the D.O.T. doing their job.

 

badge beats balls EVERY time.

 

The first time I went through a level 1 inspection, the officer told me to just stay in the truck and follow his directions. Which I did. Never got out, he did everything. He told me I was good to go and have a nice day. Cool.
The last time, was in Texas. I stayed in the truck, while they inspected everything, with me sitting directly in front of the scale house. When they were finished, I was directed to move the truck to a parking position, and come inside.
No problem, officer. Just let me know what I can do for you.
Never had a ticket from an inspection.