SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In an effort to create consistency between state
and federal regulations while simultaneously enhancing commercial vehicle
safety across California, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has amended the
California Code of Regulations (CCR) to require intrastate motor carriers
and drivers to use an electronic logging device (ELD) to record a driver’s
record of duty status (RODS) when operating commercial motor vehicles subject
to hours-of-service regulations.
Since Dec. 18, 2017, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations have
required interstate motor carriers and drivers to use an ELD to record a
driver’s RODS in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
Part 395, Subpart B, unless otherwise exempted.
Since then, the CHP has worked to align state regulations with federal
ELD regulations and has engaged with a variety of interested parties, including
motor carriers, commercial motor vehicle drivers, media, and public interest
groups. The CHP received significant
input during three separate public comment periods and conducted numerous
presentations, which included the 2019, 2021, and 2023 Commercial Vehicle
Safety Summits, to advise the affected industry of the upcoming changes.
The regulations, which will be effective Jan. 1, 2024, outline the applicability,
requirements, and exceptions to the use of ELDs for intrastate motor
carriers and drivers. Affected parties are encouraged to review the applicable sections, specifically Title 13, CCR, Division 2, Chapter
6.5, Sections 1213 and 1213.3, by visiting the official CCR website.
Additional information is available on the CHP’s website under Regulatory Actions and an Intrastate Electronic Logging Devices webpage under
Programs and Services. Questions
regarding the ELD regulations may be directed to the California Highway Patrol,
Commercial Vehicle Section, at (916) 843-3400.
The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of
Safety, Service, and Security.
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