49 CFR § 231.22 - Operation of track motor cars.

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title: "49 CFR § 231.22 - Operation of track motor cars."
title_number: 49
title_name: "Transportation"
section_number: "231.22"
section_name: "Operation of track motor cars."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"
part_number: "231"
part_name: "RAILROAD SAFETY APPLIANCE STANDARDS"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "49 U.S.C. 20102-20103, 20107, 20131, 20301-20303, 21301-21302, 21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89."
regulatory_source: "33 FR 19663, Dec. 25, 1968, unless otherwise noted."
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# 231.22 Operation of track motor cars.

On and after August 1, 1963, it shall be unlawful for any railroad subject to the requirements of the Safety Appliance Acts to operate or permit to be operated on its line track motor cars to pull or haul trailers, push trucks, hand cars, or similar cars or equipment.

At 28 FR 7839, Aug. 1, 1963, the effective date of § 231.22 was stayed until further notice.