The brakes of a vehicle weighing more than 3,000 pounds must be able to stop the vehicle:

Brakes are required to comply with performance requirements. When being driven at a speed of 20 mph, a combination vehicle weighing more than 3,000 pounds must be able to stop entirely within 50 feet after the brakes have been applied.

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