4 CCR 723-6 - RULES REGULATING TRANSPORTATION BY MOTOR VEHICLE

BASIS, PURPOSE, AND STATUTORY AUTHORITY

The basis for and purpose of these rules is to describe the manner of regulation over Persons providing transportation services by Motor Vehicle in or through the state of Colorado. These rules cover an array of carriers, including Common Carriers (such as Taxicab, Shuttle and Sightseeing service), Contract Carriers, Limited Regulation Carriers (such as Charter Buses, Children's Activity Buses, Luxury Limousines, Off-Road Scenic Charters, and Fire Crew Transport), Transportation Network Companies, Towing Carriers, and Movers. These rules address a wide variety of subject areas including, but not limited to: the issuance, extension, transfer, and revocation of Certificates and Permits to operate; public safety including vehicle inspections, hours of service, and insurance requirements; Tariff and time Schedule requirements; record keeping; service standards; Civil Penalties; and the identification, condition, and leasing of Motor Vehicles. In addition, these rules cover Persons required to register under the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 14504(a), including Motor Carriers, motor private carries, freight forwarders, brokers, leasing companies, and other Persons.

The statutory authority for the promulgation of these rules can be found at §§ 40-2-108, 40-2-110.5(8), 40-3-101(1), 40-3-102, 40-3-103, 40-3-110, 40-4-101, 40-5-105, 40-7-113(2), 40-7-112 and 113, 40-10.1-101 through 705; 42-4-235, 42-4-1809(2)(a), 42-4-2108(2)(a), and 24-4-104(4), C.R.S.