Bill > H3116

This bill modifies existing laws regarding truck inspections by establishing a new program to train and certify municipal police officers to conduct commercial carrier inspections, with the Department of State Police overseeing the certification process. Specifically, it prohibits officers from municipalities with fewer than 150,000 residents from conducting routine or random commercial carrier inspections without probable cause, unless they are certified through the new program. This certification will require training, continuing education, testing, and on-the-job experience, and municipal departments will need to coordinate with the State Police and adhere to federal regulations. The bill also mandates that municipal law enforcement officials collect and manage commercial motor vehicle safety data in support of the State Police systems, and that fines and sanctions for violations must be consistent with those of the State Police, with collected fines deposited similarly. The Department of State Police may establish fees to cover the costs associated with training and certification, and they will have the authority to decertify officials or departments that fail to comply with regulations, though they cannot unreasonably refuse retraining.