49 C.F.R. § 399.209
Test procedures.
Cite as 49 C.F.R. § 399.209 (2026)
(a) The force exerted on a handhold will be measured using a handheld spring scale or force transducer which can be attached to the vehicle and is free to rotate into alignment with a person's hand position. (b) Hand grasp will be evaluated by observing the handgrip of any individual who conforms with the definition of “person” appearing in § 399.205 of this subpart.
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 399.205