The FMCSA is responsible for conducting inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers to ensure that they remain compliant with regulations set forth by the federal government. If an inspection results in a serious violation, the driver will be issued an out of service order and must correct the problem before they may legally operate again.

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The operations and reputation of a company can be significantly impacted by an out of service order. This can lead to costly business interruptions since the car or the driver can’t operate until the violation is corrected. Due to these factors, the company may not be capable of meeting customer demand and delivery delays may occur.

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When you’re driving on a road and the number of lanes or lines of traffic reduces, and there are no longer any road markings, you must give way to the vehicle that’s ahead of you. This is called a zipper merge.

When the lane you’re driving in is ending and you need to cross a broken line to move into another lane, you must give way to vehicles already in that lane – for example, when you’re joining a motorway.

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When you are travelling on a road without lane markings and the number of lanes or lines of traffic is reduced, you must merge by giving way to any vehicle that is ahead of you. This is often call a zipper merge.

You must give way to a bus displaying a ‘Give way to buses’ sign when you’re driving in the left lane or line of traffic, and the bus:

As you can imagine, the FMCSA keeps a close eye on the most common vehicle and driver violations. With this information, fleet owners can take proactive measures to ensure that their drivers comply.

Always check your mirrors and blind spots when changing or merging lanes. Remember to indicate and look out for motorcycles and bicycles.

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You must indicate to let others know when you plan to move into another lane. Make sure your indicator is off after you’ve merged or changed lanes.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

Out of service violations can lead to both costly business disruptions and significant reputational harm. Thankfully, there are maintenance and preventive measures you can take to ensure your organization is prepared for roadside inspections.

When you are travelling in a marked lane which is ending and you need to cross a broken painted line to enter the adjacent lane, you must give way to traffic travelling in the lane being entered.