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4.2 Automated Roadside Safety Inspection (User Service*)

The Automated Roadside Safety Inspection service uses safety data provided by the Electronic Clearance service combined with state-of-the-art technology to allow for more selective and rapid inspections. Through the use of sensors and diagnostics, inspectors will eventually be able to check vehicle systems and driver requirements and ultimately driver alertness and fitness for duty.

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User Service Requirements*:

4.2.0	ITS shall include an Automated Roadside Safety Inspection (ARSI) capability.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.1 , 2.3.3.2 , 2.3.3.3 , 2.3.3.4 , 2.3.3.5 , 2.3.4 , 2.3.5 , 2.3.6 , 2.4.1 , 2.4.2 , 2.4.3 , 2.4.5 , 2.4.6 , 2.4.7 , 2.5.5 , 2.5.6 , 2.5.7 , 2.5.8
4.2.1	The ARSI capability shall include a Roadside Facility (RF) function that improves the ability to perform safety inspection through the use of automation.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.1 , 2.3.3.2 , 2.3.3.3 , 2.3.3.4 , 2.3.3.5 , 2.3.5 , 2.3.6 , 2.5.5 , 2.5.6 , 2.5.7 , 2.5.8
4.2.1.1	RF shall provide a processing capability that automates the roadside inspection tasks.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.1 , 2.3.3.5 , 2.3.5 , 2.5.5 , 2.5.6 , 2.5.8
4.2.1.2	RF shall include the capability to perform brake inspections at the roadside.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.5 , 2.3.5
4.2.1.3	RF shall include the capability for operators to use hand held devices to rapidly inspect vehicle and driver components that produce the following:
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.2 , 2.3.3.5 , 2.3.5
4.2.1.3(a)	Pass/Fail results.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.5
4.2.1.3(b)	Data on actual condition.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.5
4.2.1.3(c)	Data on expected life projections.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.5
4.2.1.4	RF shall collect, store, maintain and provide real-time on-line interactive access to historical safety data at the roadside facility.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.3 , 2.3.5 , 2.3.6 , 2.5.5 , 2.5.6 , 2.5.8
4.2.1.5	RF shall provide the capability to continuously update information flags for the following:
	PSpecs*: 2.5.6 , 2.5.8
4.2.1.5(a)	Office of Motor Carriers (OMC) carrier ratings.
	PSpecs*: 2.5.6
4.2.1.5(b)	Vehicle/driver inspection and maintenance data.
	PSpecs*: 2.5.6
4.2.1.5(c)	Verification of repairs and out-of-service records.
	PSpecs*: 2.5.6
4.2.1.5(d)	Driver status (including licensing and citations).
	PSpecs*: 2.5.6
4.2.1.6	RF shall provide the capability to automatically identify to the enforcement personnel approaching vehicles that have been flagged as potentially needing maintenance or put out of service.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.3 , 2.3.3.4 , 2.3.3.5 , 2.3.5
4.2.1.7	RF shall provide the capability to receive identification data from each vehicle that is stopped at the inspection station that enables the access and receipt at the roadside of historical safety records to include the following:
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.1 , 2.3.3.5
4.2.1.7(a)	Carrier.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.1 , 2.3.3.5
4.2.1.7(b)	Vehicle.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.1
4.2.1.7(c)	Driver.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.1
4.2.1.7(d)	Cargo.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.3.1
4.2.2	The ARSI capability shall include a Vehicle System (VS) function.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.4 , 2.4.1 , 2.4.2 , 2.4.3 , 2.4.5 , 2.4.6 , 2.4.7
4.2.2.1	VS shall provide a processing capability that automates the roadside inspection tasks.
	PSpecs*: 2.4.2 , 2.4.3 , 2.4.5 , 2.4.6 , 2.4.7
4.2.2.2	The VS architecture shall provide the capability to be developed and integrated as a phased implementation.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.4 , 2.4.2 , 2.4.3 , 2.4.5 , 2.4.6 , 2.4.7
4.2.2.3	The VS shall include sensors to efficiently check vehicle systems and driver condition.
	PSpecs*: 2.4.1 , 2.4.2 , 2.4.7
4.2.2.4	The VS shall include the capability for continuous updates to vehicle safety records or an "electronic decal/record" on the vehicle.
	PSpecs*: 2.4.2 , 2.4.3 , 2.4.5 , 2.4.6 , 2.4.7
4.2.2.5	The VS shall include an on-board safety status monitoring system that is accessible from the roadside.
	PSpecs*: 2.3.4 , 2.4.2 , 2.4.3 , 2.4.5 , 2.4.6 , 2.4.7
4.2.2.6	The VS shall provide an initial automated inspection capability that will expedite and supplement the existing visual and manual inspection processes.
	PSpecs*: 2.4.2 , 2.4.7
4.2.2.7	The VS shall provide a two-way Communications capability that facilitates the roadside inspection tasks.
	PSpecs*: 2.4.1