# Revision to Periodic Tire Check Requirement for Motor Carriers Transporting Hazardous Materials
> **Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2002-10-04 · Effective 2002-11-04 · 67 FR 62191
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-25226
- **Category:** motor-carrier
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 62191
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 397
- **Publication date:** 2002-10-04
- **Effective date:** 2002-11-04
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FMCSA-02-13376
## Abstract

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is eliminating an outdated requirement for certain motor vehicle operators to stop periodically to check their tires. Eliminating this requirement enhances the security of hazardous materials shipments.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/10/04/02-25226/revision-to-periodic-tire-check-requirement-for-motor-carriers-transporting-hazardous-materials)
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