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    • § 392.3
      Ill or fatigued operator.
    • § 392.5
      Alcohol prohibition.
    • § 392.6
      Schedules to conform with speed limits.
    • § 392.9
      Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems.
    • § 392.10
      Railroad grade crossings; stopping required.
    • § 392.14
      Hazardous conditions; extreme caution.
    • § 392.16
      Use of seat belts.
    • § 392.60
      Unauthorized persons not to be transported.

    Part 392

    Section § 392.3: Ill or fatigued operator.

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    Question 1: What protection is afforded a driver for refusing to violate the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)?

    Guidance: Section 405 of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (STAA) (49 U.S.C. 31105) states, in part, that no person shall discharge, discipline, or in any manner discriminate against an employee with respect to the employee’s compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment for refusing to operate a vehicle when such operation constitutes a violation of any Federal rule, regulation, standard, or order applicable to Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety. In such a case, a driver may submit a signed complaint to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.


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