How long are CVSA decal good for?
CVSA decals, when affixed, remain valid for a period not to exceed three consecutive months. Generally, vehicles displaying a valid CVSA decal will not be subject to re-inspection.
What is a CVSA sticker?
A CVSA decal is a colored sticker featuring the year in which the inspection was performed, along with the CVSA trademarked logo. The quarter in which an inspection was performed is indicated by the color of the decal issued.
What type of inspection takes about 45 to 60 minutes and includes an examination of both the driver and vehicle?
The level one DOT inspection is the most common inspection and is the type of inspection that will be conducted during the International Roadcheck inspection blitz next month. It includes a complete check of both the driver and the vehicle, and lasts about 45 minutes to an hour.
How does the CVSA work?
CVSA Examiners are trained in a method called the Defense Barrier Removal (DBR®) system, which helps build rapport, relax the interview subject, and makes it easier for examiners to focus on stress directly related to the questions. This provides more trustworthy results with no inconclusive or false readings.
What are the six classifications of inspections?
The Differences Between the Six Levels of DOT Inspections
- Level I: North American Standard Inspection.
- Level III: Driver-Only Inspection.
- Level III: Driver-Only Inspection.
- Level IV: Special Inspections.
- Level V: Vehicle-Only Inspection.
- Level VI: Enhanced NAS Inspection for Radioactive Shipments.
How can you best cooperate during a Level 1 inspection?
One of the most effective ways to stay compliant and protect yourself from violations is to do a pre-trip inspection.
- Do a walk-around inspection: See if anything on the truck looks damaged or out of place.
- Check your lights: Check all lights, lenses, and headlights to make sure there isn’t any fogging or cracking.
What does a green CVSA sticker mean?
A commercial motor vehicle (bus, truck, truck tractor, semitrailer, or trailer) that passes a Level I or Level V roadside inspection will be awarded a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) decal. For instance, the first quarter is indicated by a green decal.
What is a Level 2 vehicle inspection in Arizona?
2. Level two. A level two inspection consists of matching the public vehicle identification number, a secondary vehicle identification number and the confidential vehicle identification number to the vehicle ownership documents to determine the identity of the vehicle.
How accurate are CVSA tests?
A newly published research study in the 2012 annual edition of the scientific journal Criminalistics and Court Expertise reports the accuracy rate of the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA®) is greater than 95%, an assertion long made by the system’s manufacturer.