EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR UTILITY SERVICE COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS.

SEC. 4012. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR UTILITY SERVICE COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS. * * * * * * * (b) Continued Application of Safety and Maintenance Requirements.— (1) In general.—The amendment made by subsection (a) may not be construed— (A) to exempt any utility service vehicle from compliance with any applicable provision of law relating to vehicle mechanical safety, maintenance requirements, or inspections; or (B) to exempt any driver of a utility service vehicle from any applicable provision of law (including any regulation) established for the issuance, maintenance, or periodic renewal of a commercial driver's license for that driver. (2) Definitions.—In this subsection, the following definitions apply: (A) Commercial driver's license.—The term “commercial driver's license” has the meaning that term has under section 31301 of title 49, United States Code. (B) Driver of a utility service vehicle.—The term “driver of a utility service vehicle” has the meaning that term has under section 31502(e)(2) of such title. (C) Regulation.—The term “regulation” has the meaning that term has under section 31132 of such title. (D) Utility service vehicle.—The term “utility service vehicle” has the meaning that term has under section 345(e)(6) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (49 U.S.C. 31136 note; 109 Stat. 614–615). * * * * * * *