| Entry Date | February 27, 2025 |
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| Issue Number | 25-014-VEH |
| Name | Kendell Jackson |
| Agency | North Carolina Highway Patrol |
| Address | 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27604 United States Map It |
| Phone | 3364888014 |
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| Issue Name | OOSC, Item 12. Tires - Sidewall Markings |
| Summary of Issue | How to enforce the regulations and policies on tires that do not have markings and they are not in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119 (49 CFR 571.119, S5.1(b)). |
| Justification or Need | Multiple tires located across the country in the FMCSA study that did not have USDOT, Non-Highway Use or ratings on the side. The tires are not in any of the publications listed in 393.75 (g). The tires found in North Carolina had "snow" on the side and they did not appear to be retreads. |
| Request for Action | Request a review of the regulations to give guidance to inspectors when these tires are located and inspected. |
| Supporting Documents/Photos | Bridgestone-M890-Snow-tire-No-Rating.docx |
| Download | Download PDF |
