Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
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This notice allows 18 individuals who are hard of hearing or deaf to operate commercial motor vehicles across state lines. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ensures these drivers meet safety standards equivalent to those without hearing impairments. This decision impacts drivers who require exemptions to drive commercially due to hearing limitations.
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Key Changes
- Granting exemptions to 18 drivers with hearing impairments
- Ensuring equivalent safety standards for exempt drivers
- Two-year validity period for each exemption
Obligations
What this law requires
Each exempted driver must report to FMCSA the date, location, and time of any crash or safety-related incident
Maintain a safe driving history and comply with all other Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) not exempted
Exemption is valid only for interstate commerce operation; exemption does not apply to intrastate operations
Exemptions expire on January 25, 2028 and must be renewed to continue operation beyond this date
FMCSA must evaluate each applicant's driving record from their State Driver's Licensing Agency and review any crash-related police reports and citation information