Commercial Motor Vehicles Out of Service for Brake-Related Violations

Any automobile owner should keep their vehicles properly maintained because doing so can allow for the vehicle to last longer and also ensure that it is safe to drive. When an automobile owner does not follow maintenance schedules or fix components that are broken, the likelihood of a car malfunctioning or not performing the way that a driver would expect increases. Vehicles that are not taken care of are not only a danger to the vehicle’s driver and passengers but also to others on the road.

Likewise, large commercial vehicles must also ensure that they are in good working order and maintenance must be done. Commercial vehicles like 18-wheelers must be taken care of because these vehicles which weigh a lot on their own, are also often packed with heavy cargo. So if a driver is unable to operate the auto safely or to control it because of a defect or malfunctioning part, then the incredibly heavy vehicle will be in a position to crash into other cars on the road and when that happens the chances of catastrophic outcomes become very real.

Suppose you were injured in a truck accident in Oklahoma. In that case, the Oklahoma City personal injury attorneys at the Putnam Law Office can help you secure the compensation you need for the totality of your damages.

Brake-Related Violations and Commercial Vehicles

Brakes are essential for any vehicle because they allow a driver to slow their vehicle and bring it to a stop. If brakes are not working or need to be fixed or adjusted because of brake imbalances, corrosion, broken brake drums, or another issue then the necessary repairs must be made. Failure to maintain brakes on any vehicle including commercial vehicles puts everyone’s safety in jeopardy.

Still, a recent inspection of 3,859 commercial motor vehicles across 37 jurisdictions in North and Central America found no shortage of brake-related violations. The inspections were a part of the annual brake safety program brought by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The goal is to ensure that the brakes of commercial vehicles meet the safety requirements and are in good working order in an attempt to reduce the number of truck accidents for trucks traveling throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Out of the Level I, IV, and V inspections, 448 commercial motor vehicles were identified as having brake-related violations. As a result, these commercial vehicles were placed out of service. Also in 74 power units and 46 towed units, inspectors found that there were brake pad and lining violations. 

Since the Oklahoma Tax Division released its Annual Vehicle Registration Report, it is public knowledge that there were 12,417 commercial truck tractor registrations and 135,034 Oklahoma commercial truck registrations. Keeping truck owners and trucking companies honest about the upkeep of their commercial vehicles, such as properly functioning brakes is essential to road safety.

Speak to an Attorney at the Putnam Law Office Today

After a commercial truck accident in Oklahoma, you can call the Putnam Law Office, at (405) 849-9149 today to schedule a free consultation.