49 CFR 570.2 - Purpose.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Feb 03, 2026

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§ 570.2 - Purpose.

The purpose of this part is to establish criteria for the inspection of motor vehicles by State inspection systems, in order to reduce death and injuries attributable to failure or inadequate performance of motor vehicle systems.

authority: Secs. 103, 108, 119, Pub. L. 89-563, 80 Stat. 718 (15 U.S.C. 1392,1397,1407; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.50

cite as: 49 CFR 570.2