Regulations incorporated in this subchapter are applicable to all motor carriers operating in Arizona and any vehicle owned or operated by the state, a political subdivision, or a state public authority that is used to transport a hazardous material in an amount requiring the vehicle to be placarded as prescribed under R17-5-209.
"Commercial Motor Vehicle" or "CMV" has the same meaning as defined in A.R.S. § 28-5201.
"Shipper" has the same meaning as defined in A.R.S. § 28-5201.
"Special agent" means an officer or agent of the Department, the Department of Public Safety, or a political subdivision, who is trained and certified by the Department of Public Safety to enforce Arizona's Motor Carrier Safety requirements.
"State" means a state of the United States or the District of Columbia.
"Tow truck," as used in the definition of emergency under 49 CFR 390.5T, has the same meaning as defined in A.A.C. R13-3-701.
A U.S.-, Canada-, Mexico-, or non-North America-domiciled motor carrier conducting operations in interstate commerce or in intrastate commerce in a CMV must file a Motor Carrier Identification Report, Form MCS-150.
When a local emergency exists that justifies an exemption from parts 390 through 399 of this chapter, a motor carrier may request the exemption by contacting Commercial Vehicle Enforcement at the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Division, P.O. Box 6638, Phoenix, AZ 85005. The Arizona Department of Public Safety may grant the exemption with or without restrictions as necessary to provide vital service to the public.
An emergency has been declared by a federal, state or local government official having authority to declare an emergency; or an emergency situation exists under A.R.S. § 28-5234(B); or
A motor carrier seeking to extend a period of relief from these regulations may request the extension by contacting Commercial Vehicle Enforcement at the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Division, P.O. Box 6638, Phoenix, AZ 85005. The Arizona Department of Public Safety may grant the extension with any restrictions it considers necessary to provide vital service to the public.
Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-5-203