Seems like over regulation to me. But a couple opinions:
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Screwing Ohio landscapers, racers,
New Regulations For Vehicles With GVWR of 10,001 to 26,000 lbs.
I don't see how this screws landscapers? They are running a business, and that is "for hire", isn't it?
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The newly revised rules extend PUCO’s jurisdiction to regulate vehicle safety to vehicles that are operating on a not-for-hire basis within the state with a GVWR of 10,001 to 26,000 pounds.
I don't like the non-business, not-for-hire regulation. All vehicles must be "safe", but these are the ones that really go too far, IMO:
o Drivers must have a medical certificate (NO CDL IS REQUIRED)
But you can drive a Caddilac with medical problems???
o The truck or van must have company marking on each door
If it is "not-for-hire" there shouldn't be a company???
o Maintenance records must be maintained
Correctly maintained should be good enough for personal use. Same rationale about logbooks, etc.
o Must maintain $1 million of insurance when hauling vehicles
Should be the same limit for any personal vehicle, not higher
o When motor vehicles are hauled there are special requirements for securing the load that must be followed
This shouldn't be special, all loads should be adequately secured, not something special.
o A driver qualification file must be maintained – including the application for hire and the medical certificate
Again, they are mixing personal use with busines, "for-hire" regulation.
