What is the Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program?
The law requiring the CHP to inspect California truck terminals every two years is known as the BIT Program. The inspections conducted by the CHP are commonly called “BIT inspections”. California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 34501.12 requires any person or organization directing the operation of certain trucks or trailers to participate in an inspection program conducted by the CHP. It is the legal responsibility of every motor carrier who is subject to the BIT program to submit an application and appropriate fee to the CHP for inspection of each of the motor carrier’s terminals.
The law requiring the CHP to inspect California truck terminals every two years is known as the BIT Program. The inspections conducted by the CHP are commonly called “BIT inspections”. California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 34501.12 requires any person or organization directing the operation of certain trucks or trailers to participate in an inspection program conducted by the CHP. It is the legal responsibility of every motor carrier who is subject to the BIT program to submit an application and appropriate fee to the CHP for inspection of each of the motor carrier’s terminals. For more information contact the California Highway Patrol at (916) 445-1865 or visit http://www.chp.ca.gov/publications/pdf/chp800h.
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- What is the Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program?
