Violation code

383.71C

CDL Holder Failing To Apply Or Transfer With New State Of Domicile Within 30 Days Of Establishing His/Her New Domicile.

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383.71C is a Driver violation under 49 CFR §383.71C. It is an out-of-service violation; it is not scored in the SMS. Nationally it was cited 305 times in the last five years, with an OOS rate of 0.3%.

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National roadside inspection stats

as of 9/20/2026

Inspections

305

that found this code

Violations

305

total written

OOS rate

0.3%

1 OOS

Source: FMCSA roadside inspection data (last 5 years). The OOS rate is the share of these violations that led the officer to mark the driver or vehicle out of service.

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Not used in SMS BASIC scoring

Recorded on your inspection report and visible on the PSP, but contributes 0 points to CSA BASIC scores — even if cited Out-of-Service.

Violation group: Driver
Regulation §: 383.71C
Severity weight: N/A
Used in SMS: No
Status: Active
Updated: 9/20/2026

Last updated September 2026

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What 383.71C means — and how to avoid it

In plain English

In plain terms, 383.71C is cited for cDL Holder Failing To Apply Or Transfer With New State Of Domicile Within 30 Days Of Establishing His/Her New Domicile. It falls under the FMCSA rules on CDL standards and endorsements. Because it’s an out-of-service condition, an inspector can put the driver or vehicle out of service on the spot until it’s corrected.

What the inspector checks

•Valid CDL of the right class with required endorsements
•Current medical examiner’s certificate
•Driver not disqualified and carrying required documents

How to prevent it

✓Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
✓Renew before, not on, the expiration date

How it affects your CSA

0 CSA points

383.71C is not scored in the SMS. It adds 0 CSA points — even if written out-of-service — but it still appears on the inspection report and the driver’s PSP.

General guidance from the violation’s FMCSA classification — not legal advice, and not a substitute for the inspector’s findings or 49 CFR.

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Challenging 383.71C through FMCSA DataQs

If this violation was written incorrectly, here are the angles trucking-safety managers use to contest it. Playbook: Driver Fitness.

Common ways to challenge this code

Medical certificate was valid and on file
A valid medical examiner's certificate was in the driver's qualification file and was either not produced at roadside or not properly recognized.
Evidence that wins
- ✓Copy of the valid medical examiner's certificate
- ✓Driver qualification file index
- ✓National Registry verification printout
CDL class / endorsement was correct for the operation
The driver's CDL class and endorsements were correct for the vehicle and cargo being operated.
Evidence that wins
- ✓Copy of the valid CDL with endorsements
- ✓Vehicle registration showing GVWR/configuration
- ✓Bill of lading or shipping papers showing cargo

Common pitfalls — avoid these

⚠A medical certificate that expired the DAY of inspection still fails — there is no grace period

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Frequently asked questions about 383.71C

What does violation 383.71C mean?

383.71C is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "CDL Holder Failing To Apply Or Transfer With New State Of Domicile Within 30 Days Of Establishing His/Her New Domicile.", part of the Driver group, cited under 49 CFR §383.71C.

What BASIC does 383.71C affect?

383.71C is not scored in any CSA BASIC. It is recorded on the inspection report and appears on the PSP, but it contributes 0 points to a carrier's SMS BASIC percentiles.

Is 383.71C an out-of-service (OOS) violation?

Yes. 383.71C is an out-of-service violation, meaning the driver or vehicle can be placed out of service at the roadside until the issue is corrected. OOS violations also add an extra severity point in SMS scoring.

How many CSA points does 383.71C add?

383.71C adds 0 CSA points because it is not used in SMS scoring, even when written out of service.

How can a driver prevent 383.71C?

Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time; Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver; Renew before, not on, the expiration date.

Can 383.71C be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 383.71C was recorded in error, you can file a Request for Data Review (RDR) through the FMCSA DataQs system with supporting evidence. A successful challenge can remove or correct the violation on your record.

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