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Victoria, Texas

Victoria, Texas. Motorcoach Rollover January 2, 2008. Houston. Victoria. Laredo. Monterrey, Mexico. 2. Off roadway. Final rest. Off roadway edge. 3. 4. Victoria, Texas Fire Department. 5. Injuries. Motorcoach passengers 1 fatal injury 46 minor to serious injuries Drivers

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Victoria, Texas

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  1. Victoria, Texas Motorcoach Rollover January 2, 2008

  2. Houston Victoria Laredo Monterrey, Mexico 2

  3. Off roadway Final rest Off roadway edge 3

  4. 4 Victoria, Texas Fire Department

  5. 5

  6. Injuries • Motorcoach passengers • 1 fatal injury • 46 minor to serious injuries • Drivers • Motorcoach driver, minor injuries • Pickup truck driver, minor injuries

  7. Public Hearing Issues/Topics • October 7-8, 2008 • Motorcoaches do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards • Noncompliant motorcoaches enter from Mexico, register and operate in the United States

  8. Public Hearing Issues/Topics • California and Texas registration procedures of FMVSS noncompliant motorcoaches • Federal, state, local policies and cross-border operations of U.S. motorcoach operators

  9. Parties to the Public Hearing U.S. DOT OIG, Office for Surface and Maritime Program Audits U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency

  10. Parties to the Public Hearing FMCSA NHTSA Volvo de Mexico Division Autobuses (Prevost Car) American Bus Association United Motorcoach Association International Registration Plan, Inc.

  11. Parties to the Investigation Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Department of Transportation FMCSA Volvo de Mexico Division Autobuses (Prevost Car) Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems

  12. Issues • Driver fatigue • Lack of FMCSA oversight of passenger motor carriers • Scope of operating authority violations • Leasing agreements • Safety rating methodology • New Entrant Safety Assurance Program

  13. Issues • Operation of non-FMVSS compliant passenger-carrying vehicles in the United States • Registration of non-FMVSS-compliant passenger-carrying vehicles

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