to include structures not subject to the Standards, the bridges which are subject to the Standards shall be separately identifiable in the records.

(b) Under the Standards certain structure inventory and appraisal data must be collected and retained within the various departments of the State organization for collection by the Federal Highway Administration as needed. A tabulation of these required data is contained in the structure inventory and appraisal sheet distributed by the Federal Highway Administration along with its Coding Guide in April of 1971. Annual reporting procedures will be developed by the Federal Highway Administration in

consultation with the State highway departments.

(c) The inventory shall be completed for all bridges on any Federal-aid highway system over waterways and other topographical barriers as required by section 204 (a) of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970 (23 U.S.C. 144) no later than July 1, 1972. All other bridges on the Federal-aid system, such as grade separations and railroad crossings, must be completely inventoried by July 1, 1973. Newly completed structures or any modification of existing structures which would alter previously-recorded data on the inventory forms shall be entered in the State's records within 90 days.

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Sec.

Driver Licensing. Codes and Laws.

Traffic Courts.

Alcohol in Relation to Highway Safety.

PROGRAMS

Subpart A [Reserved]
Subpart B-Standards

AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Part 204 issued under sec. 6(a) (6) (B), 80 Stat. 937; 23 U.S.C. 315, 401, 402, 49 U.S.C. 1655, unless otherwise noted.

SOURCE: The provisions of this Part 204 appear at 33 F.R. 16337, Nov. 7, 1968 (Standards 14-16); 33 F.R. 16560, Nov. 14, 1968 (Standards 1—13), 36 F.R. 1137, Jan. 23, 1971; 36 F.R. 22574, Nov. 25, 1971, unless otherwise noted.

§ 204.4 Highway Safety Program Standards.

The Uniform Standards for State Highway Safety Programs are set forth in this subpart.

HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARD
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16 Debris Hazard Control and Cleanup. HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARD NO. 1 PERIODIC MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION Each State shall have a program for periodic inspection of all registered vehicles or other experimental, pilot, or demonstration program approved by the Secretary, to reduce the number of vehicles with existing or potential conditions which cause or contribute to accidents or increase the severity of accidents which do occur, and shall require the owner to correct such conditions.

I. The program shall provide, as a minimum, that:

A. Every vehicle registered in the State is inspected either at the time of initial registration and at least annually

thereafter, or at such other time as may be designated under an experimental, pilot, or demonstration program approved by the Secretary.

B. The inspection is performed by competent personnel specifically trained to perform their duties and certified by the State.

C. The inspection covers systems, subsystems, and components having substantial relation to safe vehicle performance.

D. The inspection procedures equal or exceed criteria issued or endorsed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

E. Each inspection station maintains records in a form specified by the State, which include at least the following information:

1. Class of vehicle.
2. Date of inspection.
3. Make of vehicle.

4. Model year.

5. Vehicle identification number.

6. Defects by category.

7. Identification of inspector.

8. Mileage or odometer reading.

F. The State publishes summaries of records of all inspection stations at least annually, including tabulations by make and model of vehicle.

II. The program shall be periodically evaluated by the State and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall be provided with an evaluation summary.

HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARD No. 2

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION Each State shall have a motor vehicle registration program, which shall provide for rapid identification of each vehicle and its owner; and shall make available pertinent data for accident research and safety program development.

I. The program shall be such that every vehicle operated on public highways is registered and the following information is readily available for each vehicle:

A. Make.

B. Model year.

C. Identification number (rather than motor number).

D. Type of body.

E. License plate number.

F. Name of current owner.

G. Current address of owner.

H. Registered gross laden weight of every commercial vehicle.

II. Each program shall have a records system that provides at least the following services:

A. Rapid entry of new data into the records or data system.

B. Controls to eliminate unnecessary or unreasonable delay in obtaining data. C. Rapid audio or visual response upon receipt at the records station of any priority request for status of vehicle possession authorization.

D. Data available for statistical compilation as needed by authorized sources. E. Identification and ownership of vehicle sought for enforcement or other operation needs.

III. This program shall be periodically evaluated by the State, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall be provided with an evaluation summary.

HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARD NO. 3

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

For the purposes of this standard a motorcycle is defined as any motordriven vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding tractors and vehicles on which the operator and passengers ride within an enclosed cab.

Each State shall have a motorcycle safety program to insure that only persons physically and mentally qualified will be licensed to operate a motorcycle; that protective safety equipment for drivers and passengers will be worn; and that the motorcycle meets standards for safety equipment.

I. The program shall provide as a minimum that:

A. Each person who operates a motorcycle:

1. Passes an examination or reexamination designed especially for motorcycle operation.

2. Holds a license issued specifically for motorcycle use or a regular license endorsed for each purpose.

B. Each motorcycle operator wears an approved safety helmet and eye protection when he is operating his vehicle on streets and highways.

C. Each motorcycle passenger wears an approved safety helmet, and is provided with a seat and footrest.

D. Each motorcycle is equipped with a rear-view mirror.

E. Each motorcycle is inspected at the time it is initially registered and at least annually thereafter, or in accordance with the State's inspection requirements.

II. The program shall be periodically evaluated by the State for its effectiveness in terms of reductions in accidents and their end results, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall be provided with an evaluation summary.

HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARD NO. 4

DRIVER EDUCATION

Each State, in cooperation with its political subdivisions, shall have a driver education and training program. This program shall provide at least that:

I. There is a driver education program available to all youths of licensing age which:

A. Is taught by instructors certified by the State as qualified for these purposes. B. Provides each student with practice driving and instruction in at least the following:

1. Basic and advanced driving techniques including techniques for handling emergencies.

2. Rules of the road, and other State laws and local motor vehicle laws and ordinances.

3. Critical vehicle systems and subsystems requiring preventive maintenance. 4. The vehicle, highway and community features:

a. That aid the driver in avoiding crashes,

b. That protect him and his passengers in crashes,

c. That maximize the salvage of the injured.

5. Signs, signals, and highway markings, and highway design features which require understanding for safe operation of motor vehicles.

6. Differences in characteristics of urban and rural driving including safe use of modern expressways.

7. Pedestrian safety.

C. Encourages students participating in the program to enroll in first aid training.

II. There is a State research and development program including adequate research, development and procurement of practice driving facilities, simulators,

and other similar teaching aids for both school and other driver training use.

III. There is a program for adult driver training and retraining.

IV. Commercial driving schools are licensed and commercial driving instructors are certified in accordance with specific criteria adopted by the State.

V. The program shall be periodically evaluated by the State, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall be provided with an evaluation summary.

HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARD NO. 5

DRIVER LICENSING

Each State shall have a driver licensing program: (a) To insure that only persons physically and mentally qualified will be licensed to operate a vehicle on the highways of the State, and (b) to prevent needlessly removing the opportunity of the citizen to drive. The program shall provide, as a minimum, that:

I. Each driver holds only one license, which identifies the type(s) of vehicle(s) he is authorized to drive.

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II. Each driver submits proof of date and place of birth in applying for his original license. III. Each driver:

A. Passes an initial examination demonstrating his:

1. Ability to operate the class(es) of vehicle(s) for which he is licensed.

2. Ability to read and comprehend traffic signs and symbols.

3. Knowledge of laws relating to traffic (rules of the road) safe driving procedures, vehicle and highway safety features, emergency situations that arise in the operation of an automobile, and other driver responsibilities.

4. Visual acuity, which must meet or exceed State standards.

B. Is reexamined at an interval not to exceed 4 years, for at least visual acuity and knowledge of rules of the road.

IV. A record on each driver is maintained which includes positive identification, current address, and driving history. In addition, the record system shall provide the following services:

A. Rapid entry of new data into the system.

B. Controls to eliminate unnecessary or unreasonable delay in obtaining data which is required for the system.

C. Rapid audio or visual response upon receipt at the records station of any