The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently stopped a passenger bus for missing a required inspection checkpoint in San Martin, California, on May 2.
What happened: The bus, registered out of Texas and Mexico, bypassed the Gilroy Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility's open scale, as noted in a CHP social media post.
- This serves as a reminder of the "En Route Program," mandating all commercial passenger vehicles to stop at certain open scale facilities for inspection.
- Only loaded school buses are exempt from this rule.
Where it applies: There are three designated facilities in California where these checks are required: Gilroy, Cordelia, and Mountain Pass.
- Each location has signs instructing drivers to stop, missing these checks can lead to significant fines and violations on a driver's record.
Why it matters: CHP emphasizes the importance of adhering to these rules to ensure that buses and commercial vehicles meet safety standards.
Troopers remind all drivers of the steep penalties for skipping checks, including potential fines and increased insurance costs. Staying compliant is crucial for avoiding these hassles on the road.