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Interpretation for 393.71:
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Regulations current to Aug 30, 2012
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All Regulations
Part 393
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Subpart F - Coupling devices and towing methods
§393.71 Coupling devices and towing methods, driveaway-towaway operations.
Question 1:
May a fifth wheel be considered as a coupling device when towing a semi-trailer in a driveaway-towaway operation?
Guidance: Yes. §393.71(g) requires the use of a tow-bar or a saddle-mount. Since a saddle-mount performs the function of a conventional fifth wheel, the use of a fifth wheel is consistent with the requirements of this section.
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