Drivers Qualification; Hearing Exemption Renewals
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This law allows 21 drivers who are hard of hearing or deaf to continue driving commercial motor vehicles across state lines in the US. It renews their exemptions from the standard hearing requirements, ensuring they can maintain their livelihoods without compromising safety. These renewals last for two years, provided the drivers meet certain conditions, such as reporting incidents promptly and avoiding passenger coach operations.
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Key Changes
- Renewal of hearing exemptions for 21 drivers
- Exemptions last for two years with conditions
- Prohibition on passenger coach operations
Obligations
What this law requires
Report to FMCSA any crashes (as defined in 49 CFR 390.5T) within 7 days of the crash occurrence
Report to FMCSA any citations and convictions for disqualifying offenses under 49 CFR parts 383 and 391 within 7 days of the citation and conviction
Submit to FMCSA annual certified driving records from their State Driver's Licensing Agency (SDLA)
Prohibited from operating a motorcoach or bus with passengers in interstate commerce
Maintain a copy of the exemption document when driving for presentation to authorized personnel