# FMCSA Policy on the Suspension of Operating Authority for Hostage Load Violations
> **Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration** · Notice of enforcement policy. · Published 2012-10-18 · Effective 2012-10-18 · 77 FR 64050
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-25678
- **Category:** motor-carrier
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 64050
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 365
- **Publication date:** 2012-10-18
- **Effective date:** 2012-10-18
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0322
## Abstract

FMCSA provides notice of the Agency's new policy concerning enforcement of its household goods (HHG) motor carrier and broker regulations. FMCSA may take enforcement action when a HHG motor carrier or broker knowingly and willfully fails, in violation of a contract, to deliver or unload at the destination a shipment of HHG for which charges have been estimated and for which payment has been tendered. A motor carrier or broker found holding a HHG shipment hostage may be subject to suspension of registration for a period of not less than 12 months to not more than 36 months.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/18/2012-25678/fmcsa-policy-on-the-suspension-of-operating-authority-for-hostage-load-violations)
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