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Department of State Police
 
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Department of State Police
 
chapter
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations [19 VAC 30 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description 19VAC30-20. Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
State Authority Section 52-8.4
Federal Authority 49 CFR Part 390
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation Pursuant to section 52-8.4 the Superintendent of State Police, with the cooperation of such other agencies of the Commonwealth as may be necessary, shall promulgate regulations pertaining to commercial motor vehicle safety pursuant to the United States Motor Carrier Act of 1984. These regulations shall set forth criteria relating to driver, vehicle, and cargo safety inspections with which motor carriers and transport vehicles shall comply, and shall be no more restrictive than the applicable provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations of the United States Department of Transportation.
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Contact Information
Name / Title: Norman Gray  / Law Enforcement Manager III
Address: 7700 Midlothian Turnpike N
Chesterfield, VA 23235
Email Address: norman.gray@vsp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)997-3767    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Summer 2025 Amendments – FINAL EXEMPT
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (07/14/2025).

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Summer 2024 Amendments – FINAL EXEMPT
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2024.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Summer 2023 Amendments – FINAL EXEMPT
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2023.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Summer 2022 Amendments – FINAL
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/14/2022.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Summer 2022 Amendments – FINAL
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage withdrawn on 08/18/2022 prior to publication in The Virginia Register.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - FALL 2021 Amendments – FINAL
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/08/2021.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Spring 2021 Amendments – FINAL
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/30/2021.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Summer 2020 Amendments - FINAL
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/29/2020.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Winter 2020 Amendments - FINAL
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2020.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - Summer 2019 Amendments - FINAL
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/10/2019.
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - 2018 Amendments - FINAL
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/18/2018.
2017 Amendments to Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/14/2017.
2014 Amendments to Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/03/2017.
19VAC30-20. Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - 2012 Technical Amendments
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2012.
19VAC30-20. Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - 2011 Technical Amendments
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/11/2011.
19VAC30-20. Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - 2010 Technical Amendments
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/12/2010.
19VAC30-20. Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - 2008 Technical Amendments
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009.
19VAC30-20. Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - 2007 Technical Amendments
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/06/2008.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
CH 0020 CH 0020 19VAC30-20. Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - 2012 Technical Amendments

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/30/2014 Agency Completed Amend