30 May 2025
🚛Proposed Rule on Accident Reporting and Medical Treatment Definition
Accident Reporting: Modification to the Definition of the Term “Medical Treatment”
Summary
FMCSA proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to revise the term "medical treatment" for the purpose of accident reporting to incorporate revised regulatory guidance issued by the Agency regarding medical treatment away from the accident scene.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed rulemaking modifies the definition of "medical treatment" for accident reporting, which directly impacts compliance requirements for businesses operating commercial motor vehicles. Understanding these definitions is crucial for businesses to adequately report accidents and avoid regulatory penalties.