Current textIn force on Sept. 30, 2013Source: annual CFR editions 1996–2016

§ 387.1 Purpose and scope.

Current wording, first on file in the 1996 annual edition.

govinfo, 2012 edition ↗

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49 CFR § 387.1 — Purpose and scope.. Text in force on September 30, 2013. This wording effective October 1, 1996 to present. Source: govinfo, 2012 edition, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2012-title49-vol5/CFR-2012-title49-vol5-sec387-1. Retrieved from FMCSR.com, https://fmcsr.com/reg/387.1?asof=2013-09-30, on October 26, 2026. Unofficial compilation; verify against the official source.

This subpart prescribes the minimum levels of financial responsibility required to be maintained by motor carriers of property operating motor vehicles in interstate, foreign, or intrastate commerce. The purpose of these regulations is to create additional incentives to motor carriers to maintain and operate their vehicles in a safe manner and to assure that motor carriers maintain an appropriate level of financial responsibility for motor vehicles operated on public highways.

[46 FR 30982, June 11, 1981, as amended at 48 FR 52683, Nov. 21, 1983]

Amendment history

1 distinct wording on file since Oct. 1, 1996

Oct. 1, 1996 → presentannual editions 1996–2016viewing
[46 FR 30982, June 11, 1981, as amended at 48 FR 52683, Nov. 21, 1983]

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