Section 4.11 - Special Requirements for Commonwealth and Commonwealth Contractor Vehicles - Certification and Compliance(1)Certification Requirement. Starting December 31, 2025, the owner of a motor vehicle that is subject to the requirements contained in 540 CMR 4.10, shall certify to the Registry of Motor Vehicles, in a manner prescribed by the Registrar, that the motor vehicle is equipped with Lateral Protective Devices, Convex Mirrors, Cross Over Mirror(s), and Back Up Cameras in accordance with the requirements herein. The certification shall include the following:(a) The vehicle owner's name;(b) The VIN and active registration number of the vehicle;(c) The make, model, and year of the vehicle;(d) Attestation that the vehicle has an active registration;(e) Attestation that the Lateral protective devices comply with the requirements contained in 540 CMR 4.10 (3);(f) Attestation that the Convex Mirrors comply with the requirements contained in 540 CMR 4.10 (4);(g) Attestation that Cross Over Mirror(s) comply with the requirements contained in 540 CMR 4.10 (5);(h) Attestation that the Back up camera complies with the requirements contained in 540 CMR 4.10 (6);(i) Digital color pictures showing the vehicle, VIN, registration, and the lateral Protective Devices, Convex Mirrors, Cross Over Mirror(s), and Back Up Cameras on the vehicle;(j) Attestation that the vehicle does not contain aftermarket modifications or accessories such as bug deflectors, chrome visors, and bull bars that reduce the ability of the vehicle operator to directly see Vulnerable Users in the vicinity of the vehicle or that increase fatality and serious injury risk to Vulnerable Users.(k) Attestation that the operator of the vehicle is proficient with the operation and use of Lateral Protective Devices, Convex Mirrors, Cross Over Mirror(s) and Back Up Cameras.(2)Certification and Waiver Process by Vehicle Owner or Representative. An applicant seeking certification or who is requesting a waiver must complete and submit the certification or waiver application, and all required documentation in accordance with 540 CMR 4.11(1) and 540 CMR 4.12, in a form and manner prescribed by the Registrar. The vehicle owner or representative shall submit the completed certification to the Registry of Motor Vehicles in accordance with the process established by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Once a vehicle is certified, that certification shall be valid for all future commonwealth contracts, provided the vehicle remains in compliance with the requirements of 540 CMR 4.11(2).(3)Review by Contracting Commonwealth Agency. The contracting Commonwealth Agency shall review their contractor's submission to the Registry of Motor Vehicles for a request for certification or waiver and confirm, to the best of their knowledge, that their contractor has submitted the required documentation, in accordance with the process established by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.(4)Certification and Alternative Means of Compliance. A vehicle's characteristics or component parts can be regarded as an alternative means of compliance, adequate replacement, or functional or safety equivalent substitute for the requirements, standards and specifications for Lateral Protective Devices, Convex Mirrors, or Cross Over Mirror(s) contained herein. Any request for an alternative means of compliance is subject to the approval of the Registrar and the certification requirements in 540 CMR 4.11(1)(2).Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1538, eff. 1/3/2025.