# 49 CFR § 511.2: Nature of adjudicative proceedings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-511.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 511.2
- **Heading:** Nature of adjudicative proceedings
- **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

Adjudicative proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with title 5, U.S.C., sections 551 through 559 and this part. It is the policy of the agency that adjudicative proceedings shall be conducted expeditiously and with due regard to the rights and interests of all persons affected, and to the public interest. Therefore, the presiding officer and all parties shall make every effort at each stage of a proceeding to avoid unnecessary delay.

## 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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