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| Publication Date: |
3/6/2007 |
| Effective Date: |
4/5/2007 |
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Action:Final rule
Summary:
FMCSA amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to
allow the use of automatic hydraulic inertia brake systems (surge
brakes) on trailers when the ratios of gross vehicle weight ratings
(GVWR) for the towing-vehicle and trailer are within certain limits. A
surge brake is a self-contained permanently closed hydraulic brake
system activated in response to the braking action of the towing
vehicle. The amount of braking force developed by the trailer surge-
brake system is proportional to the ratio of the towing vehicle to
trailer weight and deceleration rate of the towing vehicle. This action
is in response to a petition for rulemaking from the Surge Brake
Coalition (Coalition).
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