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49 U.S.C. 5113: Unsatisfactory safety ratingText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 49-TRANSPORTATIONCHAPTER 51-TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

§5113. Unsatisfactory safety rating

A violation of section 31144(c)(3) shall be considered a violation of this chapter, and shall be subject to the penalties in sections 5123 and 5124.

( Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(d) , July 5, 1994 , 108 Stat. 771 ; Pub. L. 105–178, title IV, § 4009(b) , June 9, 1998 , 112 Stat. 407 ; Pub. L. 109–59, title VII, § 7112(a) , Aug. 10, 2005 , 119 Stat. 1899 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

5113(a)

49 App.:1814(a).

Jan. 3, 1975, Pub. L. 93–633, 88 Stat. 2156, § 117; added Nov. 3, 1990, Pub. L. 101–500, § 15(b)(1), 104 Stat. 1218.

5113(b)

49 App.:1814(b).

5113(c)

49 App.:1814(c).

5113(d)

49 App.:2501 (note).

Nov. 3, 1990, Pub. L. 101–500, § 15(b)(2), 104 Stat. 1219.

In subsections (a) and (c), the words “individuals” is substituted for “passengers, including the driver” for clarity and consistency.

In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “Effective January 1, 1991” are omitted as obsolete. The words “to take such action as may be necessary ” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (b), the words “from the Secretary” and “conditions and other” are omitted as surplus.

In subsection (d), the words “Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act” are omitted as obsolete.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2005⁠—Pub. L. 109–59 amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “See section 31144.”

1998⁠—Pub. L. 105–178 substituted “See section 31144.” for subsecs. (a) to (d) which related to unsatisfactory safety ratings.