---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 399.201"
title: "49"
number: "399.201"
heading: "Purpose and scope."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/399.201"
---

# §399.201. Purpose and scope.


This subpart prescribes step, handhold, and deck requirements on commercial motor vehicles. These requirements are intended to enhance the safety of motor carrier employees.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31502; and 49 CFR 1.87.

### Source

Source: 44 FR 43732, July 26, 1979, unless otherwise noted.