# 49 CFR § 511.1: Scope of the rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 511.1
- **Heading:** Scope of the rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER V—NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 511—ADJUDICATIVE PROCEDURES > Subpart A—Scope of Rules › Nature of Adjudicative Proceedings, Definitions

## Text

This part establishes rules of practice and procedure for adjudicative proceedings conducted pursuant to section 508(a)(2) of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (15 U.S.C. Pub. L. 94-163, 89 Stat. 911, section 2008(a)(2)), which are required by statute to be determined on the record after opportunity for a public hearing.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 511.1 § 511.1 Scope of the rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.2 § 511.2 Nature of adjudicative proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.2.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.3 § 511.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.11 § 511.11 Commencement of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.12 § 511.12 Answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.12.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.13 § 511.13 Amendments and supplemental pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.14 § 511.14 Form and filing of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.14.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.15 § 511.15 Time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.16 § 511.16 Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.16.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.17 § 511.17 Public participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.17.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.18 § 511.18 Joinder of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.18.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.21 § 511.21 Prehearing conferences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.21.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.22 § 511.22 Prehearing briefs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.22.md)
- [49 CFR § 511.23 § 511.23 Motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.23.md)

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