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Pennsylvania Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer

Driver Qualification:

Pennsylvania has adopted Part 391 of the Federal Regulations with a few modifications. The age limit was altered: in Pennsylvania, a driver may be as young as 18 years old if he’s not transporting hazardous waste. Otherwise, he must be at least 21. Also, a driver who does not meet the physical qualifications to operate a commercial motor vehicle in Pennsylvania may apply for a waiver from the state.

Vehicle Marking/Identification:

Pennsylvania hasn’t adopted Sec. 390.21 of the Federal Regulations for intrastate operation. Intrastate vehicles under the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission, however, are subject to any applicable vehicle identification requirements issued by that agency.

Loads:

Pennsylvania has adopted Part 393 of the Federal Regulations, including regulations dealing with projecting and shifting or falling. In addition to the Federal Regulations, see 67 Pennsylvania Code Sec. 231.209 for requirements regarding projecting loads.

Crash reports are available from:

Crash Reports Unit
Bureau of Records and Identification
Pennsylvania State Police
1800 Elmerton Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758
(717) 783-5516


If you have been involved in a truck accident in Pennsylvania, contact one of our Pennsylvania lawyers or attorneys to help you with more information or to answer any questions you have.

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