(a) The Administration, in consultation with the State Highway Administration, may adopt rules and regulations that are consistent with 49 C.F.R., Part 387.
(b) The rules and regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall apply to the following vehicles:
(1) For–hire vehicles engaged in intrastate commerce that exceed a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds and are designed to carry property;
(2) For–hire vehicles engaged in interstate commerce that:
(i) Exceed a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and are designed to carry property; or
(ii) Are designed to transport passengers, including the driver; and
(3) Vehicles that are required to be marked or placarded for the transportation of hazardous materials or otherwise are subject to the requirements of 49 C.F.R., Part 387 when transporting hazardous materials.
(c) Any motor carrier operating a vehicle that is subject to the rules and regulations adopted under this section shall, at all times when operating the vehicle on a highway in the State, comply with the rules and regulations adopted under this section.