30 May 2025
🚚FMCSA Proposal to Remove Liquid-Burning Flares from Regulations
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Liquid-Burning Flares
Summary
FMCSA proposes to remove references to liquid-burning flares from the warning device requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). This proposed revision would remove outdated language referring to warning devices that FMCSA believes are no longer used.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
$ - Low
The regulatory update proposed by the FMCSA to remove outdated references to liquid-burning flares impacts compliance requirements for commercial motor vehicles. This change simplifies regulations, potentially resulting in minor cost savings for businesses in the trucking industry due to reduced time spent on familiarization with the FMCSRs.