East Tennessee Roadside Inspections and Traffic Enforcement
Safety awareness, in regards to large semi-trucks, has developed into a major concern for Tennessee motorists. Local police are aware of the high volume of traffic that passes through the region. Authorities also understand the risks associated with the high volume of traffic as it relates to accidents. Because of policy makers and a number of other government officials the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made efforts to educate the public on the risks associated with sharing our roads with semi-trucks.
For example: The Roadside Inspection and Traffic Enforcement programs are two of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) key safety programs. The Roadside Inspection program consists of roadside inspections performed by qualified safety inspectors following the guidelines of the North American Standard, which were developed by FMCSA and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. Most roadside inspections are conducted by the States under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). There are five levels of inspections that include a vehicle component, a driver component, or both. The Traffic Enforcement program is composed of two distinct activities: a traffic stop as a result of a moving violation and a roadside inspection.
Injuries substantially increase when semi-trucks are involved. This is why it is important to contact a licensed Tennessee Attorney. This will help to ensure that your legal matter will be given the attention that it deserves. Attorneys at Baker Associates are dedicated litigators who believe in getting you and your loved ones the compensation they deserve. Call us or visit www.joebakerlaw.com today to schedule an appointment for a free consultation.
