NEW ORLEANS TOURS INC

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NEW ORLEANS TOURS INC

Louisiana Transportation Company

Address
4220 HOWARD AVENUE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125

Tel: (504) 587-1601

Fax: (504) 592-0529

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Company Overview

NEW ORLEANS TOURS INC is a motor carrier operating under USDOT Number 213082 in Louisiana. It has a total of 25 trucks and 43 drivers. The company received its MCS number on 17-FEB-20.

NEW ORLEANS TOURS INC is allowed to operate Interstate and Intrastate Only (HM). NEW ORLEANS TOURS INC is not allowed to carry hazardous materials.

According to our records, in 2019 NEW ORLEANS TOURS INC company drivers travelled 610500 miles and had a total of 16 inspections and 11 out of which were with violations. This transportation company drivers had 2 crashes with 0 crashes involving a fatality.

Our records also indicate that NEW ORLEANS TOURS INC company vehicles passed 16 inspections during the period of their operation. Their last vehicle inspection was on 31-OCT-19 Overall we have 11 traffic violation reports in our system. Their last traffic violation was recorded on 31-OCT-19

Total Trucks	25
Total Drivers	43
USDOT Number	213082
MCS 150 Year	2019
MCS 150 Date	17-FEB-20
MCS 150 Mileage	610500
Does NEW ORLEANS TOURS INC transport Hazardous Material?	No
Carrier Operation	A

Safety Measurement System (SMS)

SMS #1
USDOT Number	213082
Total Inspections	24
Total Driver Inspections	17
Total Driver OOS Inspections	0
Total Vehicle Inspections	24
Total Vehicle OOS Inspections	1
Unsafe Driving Inspections with Violations	0
Unsafe Driving Measure Value	0
Unsafe Driving Acute/Critical Indicator	N
Inspections with Violations	1
Driving Measure	.17
Hos Driv Ac	N
Driver Fitness Inspections with Violations	0
Driver Fitness Measure	0
Driver Fitness Serious Violation Indicator	N
Controlled Substances Inspections with Violations	0
Controlled Substances Performance Measure	0
Contr Subst Ac	N
Vehicle Maintenance Inspections with Violations	2
Vehicle Maintenance Measure	.79
Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Indicator	N

Crashes

Crash #1
Report Number	LA1113215931
Report Sequence Number	1
USDOT Number	213082
Report Date	11-AUG-19
Report State	LA
Fatalities	0
Injuries	1
Towed Away	N
Hazmat Released	N
Trafficway	One-Way Trafficway Not Divided
Access Control	No Control
Road Surface Condition	Dry
Weather Condition	No Adverse Conditions
Light Condition	Daylight
VIN Number	1M8PDMPA0XP052384
Vehicle License Number	A414407
Vehicle License State	MS
Severity Weight	2
Time Weight	2
Citation Issued Desc	NO
Sequence number	1
Not Preventable
Crash #2
Report Number	LA9202453431
Report Sequence Number	1
USDOT Number	213082
Report Date	29-DEC-18
Report State	LA
Fatalities	0
Injuries	0
Towed Away	Y
Hazmat Released	N
Trafficway	One-Way Trafficway Not Divided
Access Control	No Control
Road Surface Condition	Wet
Weather Condition	Rain
Light Condition	Dark - Lighted
VIN Number	1FDFE4FS6HDC68479
Vehicle License Number	A827864
Vehicle License State	LA
Severity Weight	1
Time Weight	1
Citation Issued Desc	NO
Sequence number	1
Not Preventable

Inspections

Inspection #1
Unique ID	585536535
Report Number	0118004961
Report State	MS
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	03-NOV-18
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	MS
Time Weight	1
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	MOTOR COACH
Make	MAHA
License	A415428
License State	MS
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA3CW066051
Decal Number	26487612
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	0
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	0
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #2
Unique ID	585537255
Report Number	0603003075
Report State	MS
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	03-NOV-18
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	MS
Time Weight	1
Driver OOS Total	1
Vehicle Oos Total	1
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	2
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	MOTOR COACH
Make	MCI
License	A420976
License State	LA
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA6DW066398
Decal Number
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	2
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	1
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	1
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #3
Unique ID	585884529
Report Number	0634003206
Report State	MS
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	03-NOV-18
Inspection Level ID	2
Inspection State	MS
Time Weight	1
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	2
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	2
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	MOTOR COACH
Make	MCIN
License	A414411
License State	MS
VIN Number	1M8PDMPA52P055029
Decal Number
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	4
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	4
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #4
Unique ID	573954318
Report Number	0118004771
Report State	MS
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	09-JUN-18
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	MS
Time Weight	1
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	MOTOR COACH
Make	MAHA
License	A444642
License State	MS
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA2DW066544
Decal Number	25733628
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	1
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	1
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #5
Unique ID	573960186
Report Number	0314003494
Report State	MS
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	09-JUN-18
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	MS
Time Weight	1
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	MOTOR COACH
Make	MCIN
License	A414418
License State	MS
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA0DW066400
Decal Number	25730781
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	0
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	0
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #6
Unique ID	573962553
Report Number	0603002805
Report State	MS
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	09-JUN-18
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	MS
Time Weight	1
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	MOTOR COACH
Make	MCI
License	A414419
License State	LA
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA4DW066397
Decal Number	25733128
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	0
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	0
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #7
Unique ID	573968664
Report Number	0709003704
Report State	MS
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	09-JUN-18
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	MS
Time Weight	1
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	MOTOR COACH
Make	MCIN
License	A440969
License State	MS
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA8EW066811
Decal Number	25733127
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	1
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	1
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #8
Unique ID	616510890
Report Number	1563004229
Report State	US
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	31-OCT-19
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	TX
Time Weight	2
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	MOTOR COACH
Make	MCI
License	A471037
License State	MS
VIN Number	1M8PDMPA52P055029
Decal Number
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	3
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	3
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #9
Unique ID	616771809
Report Number	0118005409
Report State	MS
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	28-SEP-19
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	MS
Time Weight	2
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	MOTOR COACH
Make	MCIN
License	A440969
License State	MS
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA8EW066811
Decal Number	27563018
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	0
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	0
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #10
Unique ID	616786938
Report Number	0317000241
Report State	MS
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	29-SEP-19
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	MS
Time Weight	2
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	MOTOR COACH
Make	MCIN
License	A449590
License State	MS
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA8JW068665
Decal Number	27563028
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	0
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	0
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #11
Unique ID	616984209
Report Number	5L899DMV1S
Report State	TX
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	01-NOV-19
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	TX
Time Weight	2
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	BUS
Make	MCIN
License	P687599
License State	IL
VIN Number	2MG3JM8A8HW068327
Decal Number
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	2
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	1
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	1
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #12
Unique ID	617152518
Report Number	5L7L9DADTM
Report State	TX
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	31-OCT-19
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	TX
Time Weight	2
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	BUS
Make	MCIN
License	A471044
License State	MS
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA2CW065988
Decal Number
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	2
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	2
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #13
Unique ID	617497695
Report Number	5L8B9DKC12
Report State	TX
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	01-NOV-19
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	TX
Time Weight	2
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	BUS
Make	MCIN
License	A471042
License State	MS
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA1DW066311
Decal Number
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	1
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	1
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #14
Unique ID	617639967
Report Number	5L7M0VIOXC
Report State	TX
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	31-OCT-19
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	TX
Time Weight	2
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	BUS
Make	MCIN
License	A471038
License State	MS
VIN Number	1M8PDMPA6XP052387
Decal Number
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	1
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	1
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #15
Unique ID	618143499
Report Number	5L8B0VAT24
Report State	TX
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	01-NOV-19
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	TX
Time Weight	2
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	0
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	0
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	BUS
Make	MCIN
License	A471041
License State	MS
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA0DW066400
Decal Number
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	2
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	0
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	2
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0
Inspection #16
Unique ID	618403788
Report Number	5L8A9DADTP
Report State	TX
USDOT Number	213082
Inspection Date	01-NOV-19
Inspection Level ID	1
Inspection State	TX
Time Weight	2
Driver OOS Total	0
Vehicle Oos Total	1
Total Hazmat Sent	0
OOS Total	1
Hazmat Oos Total	0
Hazmat Placard Required
Type	BUS
Make	MCIN
License	A471049
License State	MS
VIN Number	2MG3JMBA6DW066398
Decal Number
Type 2
Make 2
License 2
State 2
VIN 2 Number
Decal Number 2
Unsafe Inspection	Y
Fatigued Inspection	Y
Driver Fitness Inspection	Y
Substances/Alcohol Inspection	Y
Vehicle Maintenance Inspection	Y
Hazmat Inspection
Basic Violations	5
Unsafe Violations	0
Fatigues Vilations	1
Driver Fitness Violations	0
Substances/Alcohol Violations	0
Vehicle Maintenance Violations	4
Hazardous Materials Compliance Violations	0

Violations

Violation #1
Unique ID	617639967
Inspection Date	31-OCT-19
USDOT Number	213082
Violation Code	39347B
Name	Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Indicator	N
OOS Weight	0
Severity Weight	4
Time Weight	2
Tot Severity Wght	4
Viol Value	8
Violation	Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle
Violation Group	Brakes All Others
Vehicle Unit Violation	1
Violation #2
Unique ID	617152518
Inspection Date	31-OCT-19
USDOT Number	213082
Violation Code	39362E
Name	Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Indicator	N
OOS Weight	0
Severity Weight	1
Time Weight	2
Tot Severity Wght	1
Viol Value	2
Violation	No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking
Violation Group	Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
Vehicle Unit Violation	1
Violation #3
Unique ID	616510890
Inspection Date	31-OCT-19
USDOT Number	213082
Violation Code	39345D
Name	Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Indicator	N
OOS Weight	0
Severity Weight	4
Time Weight	2
Tot Severity Wght	4
Viol Value	8
Violation	Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
Violation Group	Brakes All Others
Vehicle Unit Violation	1
Violation #4
Unique ID	573954318
Inspection Date	09-JUN-18
USDOT Number	213082
Violation Code	39375A4
Name	Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Indicator	N
OOS Weight	0
Severity Weight	8
Time Weight	1
Tot Severity Wght	8
Viol Value	8
Violation	Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material
Violation Group	Tires
Vehicle Unit Violation	1
Violation #5
Unique ID	573968664
Inspection Date	09-JUN-18
USDOT Number	213082
Violation Code	3963A1B
Name	Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Indicator	N
OOS Weight	0
Severity Weight	4
Time Weight	1
Tot Severity Wght	4
Viol Value	4
Violation	Brakes (general) Explain:
Violation Group	Brakes All Others
Vehicle Unit Violation	1
Violation #6
Unique ID	585884529
Inspection Date	03-NOV-18
USDOT Number	213082
Violation Code	393205B
Name	Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Indicator	Y
OOS Weight	2
Severity Weight	2
Time Weight	1
Tot Severity Wght	4
Viol Value	4
Violation	Stud/bolt holes elongated on wheels
Violation Group	Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
Vehicle Unit Violation	1
Violation #7
Unique ID	585537255
Inspection Date	03-NOV-18
USDOT Number	213082
Violation Code	38323A2
Name	Driver Fitness
OOS Indicator	Y
OOS Weight	2
Severity Weight	8
Time Weight	1
Tot Severity Wght	10
Viol Value	10
Violation	Operating a CMV without a CDL
Violation Group	License-related: High
Vehicle Unit Violation	D
Violation #8
Unique ID	616984209
Inspection Date	01-NOV-19
USDOT Number	213082
Violation Code	39330
Name	Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Indicator	N
OOS Weight	0
Severity Weight	3
Time Weight	2
Tot Severity Wght	3
Viol Value	6
Violation	Improper battery installation
Violation Group	Other Vehicle Defect
Vehicle Unit Violation	1
Violation #9
Unique ID	618403788
Inspection Date	01-NOV-19
USDOT Number	213082
Violation Code	39311
Name	Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Indicator	N
OOS Weight	0
Severity Weight	3
Time Weight	2
Tot Severity Wght	3
Viol Value	6
Violation	No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
Violation Group	Reflective Sheeting
Vehicle Unit Violation	1
Violation #10
Unique ID	617497695
Inspection Date	01-NOV-19
USDOT Number	213082
Violation Code	39345DLUV
Name	Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Indicator	N
OOS Weight	0
Severity Weight	4
Time Weight	2
Tot Severity Wght	4
Viol Value	8
Violation	Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
Violation Group	Brakes All Others
Vehicle Unit Violation	1
Violation #11
Unique ID	618143499
Inspection Date	01-NOV-19
USDOT Number	213082
Violation Code	39360C
Name	Vehicle Maintenance
OOS Indicator	N
OOS Weight	0
Severity Weight	1
Time Weight	2
Tot Severity Wght	1
Viol Value	2
Violation	Damaged or discolored windshield
Violation Group	Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
Vehicle Unit Violation	1

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