Section 29.404. Unsafe operations forbidden

A common carrier or contract carrier may not permit or require a driver to operate a vehicle revealed by inspection or operation not to comply with § 29.402 or § 29.403 (relating to vehicle equipment requirements; and requirements for passenger service operation). If a vehicle being operated on a highway is discovered not to comply with § 29.402 or § 29.403, it may be continued in operation to the carrier’s nearest terminal, the carrier’s place of business or other similar location where repairs can be effected safely; however, this operation may be conducted only if it is less hazardous to the public than permitting the vehicle to remain on the highway.

The provisions of this § 29.404 adopted April 20, 1984, effective April 21, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 1390; corrected December 4, 1987, effective April 21, 1984, 17 Pa.B. 5048; amended August 4, 2006, effective August 5, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 4181. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (218773).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 29.404 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 1102, 1103, 1501, 1502, 1504, 1506, 1508 and Chapters 23 and 25.

Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 29.406 (relating to inspection by enforcement officers).