# 49 C.F.R. § 392.2 (2026): Applicable operating rules

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## Section

- **Citation:** 49 C.F.R. § 392.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Applicable operating rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 49 CFR: Transportation / Chapter III: FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 392: DRIVING OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES / Subpart A: General / § 392.2: § 392.2   Applicable operating rules.

## Text

Every commercial motor vehicle must be operated in accordance with the laws, ordinances, and regulations of the jurisdiction in which it is being operated. However, if a regulation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration imposes a higher standard of care than that law, ordinance or regulation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulation must be complied with.
[35 FR 7800, May 21, 1970, as amended at 60 FR 38746, July 28, 1995; 66 FR 49874, Oct. 1, 2001]

## Nearby sections

- [49 C.F.R. § 392.1 (2026) § 392.1   Scope of the rules in this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P392_S392_1.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 392.2 (2026) § 392.2   Applicable operating rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P392_S392_2.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 392.3 (2026) § 392.3   Ill or fatigued operator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P392_S392_3.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 392.4 (2026) § 392.4   Drugs and other substances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P392_S392_4.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 392.5 (2026) § 392.5   Alcohol prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P392_S392_5.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 392.6 (2026) § 392.6   Schedules to conform with speed limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P392_S392_6.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 392.7 (2026) § 392.7   Equipment, inspection and use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P392_S392_7.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 392.8 (2026) § 392.8   Emergency equipment, inspection and use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P392_S392_8.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 392.9 (2026) § 392.9   Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P392_S392_9.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 392.9a (2026) § 392.9a   Operating authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P392_S392_9a.md)
- [49 C.F.R. § 392.9b (2026) § 392.9b   Prohibited transportation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T49_P392_S392_9b.md)

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