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A Texas GuideTo Farm Vehicle ComplianceCVE-13 (Rev. 06/2019)Revised 06/2019 1 Table of Contents 2 Introduction 3 Telephone Directory 5 Definitions and Applicability 6Types of Driver Licenses required on Texas Farm Vehicles 11Qualifications of Drivers FMCSR Part 391 12Hours of Service of Drivers FMCSR Part 395 13Inspection, Repair and Maintenance FMCSR Part 396 15Hazardous Material (HM) Regulations for Farmers 19Texas Motor Carrier Registration operating Authority 20International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) 20Farm Registration 25Commercial Vehicle Identification Markings 25Weight Law 31Lighting and Brake Requirements 33Slow Moving Vehicles TRC - 33Cylindrical Hay Bale Permit - Width 34Implement of Husbandry - Width Exception 34Oversize Permits 35Seat Belts - Farm Vehicles 36 Safety Chains TRC 37 Tarp Law TRC 2 Texas Department of Public Safety Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Introduction Purpose The Texas Department of Public Safety s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Service produces this pamphlet in order to provide basic information to Texas farmers.

(a) The FMCSR apply to all carriers operating and engaged in interstate commerce, except as outlined in 390.39 below. FMCSR 390.39 Exemptions for “covered farm vehicles.” (1) Federal Requirements. A covered farm vehicle, as defined in 390.5, including the individual operating that vehicle, is exempt from the following:

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