People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - Exemption/Rulemaking
Daniel PadenSupportAdvocacy
Summary: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is submitting a petition requesting that the FMCSA establish a rule to disqualify drivers who have committed specific traffic violations from operating commercial motor vehicles transporting livestock. They argue that current disqualification periods are insufficient to protect animals and motorists from the high rate of severe crashes involving livestock-hauling trucks.
Pursuant to 49 CFR § 389.31, as amended by Rulemaking Procedures Update, 85 Fed. Reg. 86849 (Dec. 31, 2020), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is submitting this petition to request that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) establish a rule to bar drivers who have committed certain violations while driving from operating commercial motor vehicles with livestock aboard. Please see the attached.