49 CFR 215.125 - Defective uncoupling device.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: May 14, 2024

View all text of Subpart B [§ 215.101 - § 215.129]

§ 215.125 - Defective uncoupling device.

A railroad may not place or continue in service a car, if the car has an uncoupling device without sufficient vertical and lateral clearance to prevent—

(a) Fouling on curves; or

(b) Unintentional uncouplings.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103,20107; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 44 FR 77340, Dec. 31, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 215.125