Violation code

392.2SLLEWG3

State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight.

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392.2SLLEWG3 is a Other violation under 49 CFR §392.2SLLEWG3. It is an out-of-service violation; it is not scored in the SMS. Nationally it was cited 65,798 times in the last five years, with an OOS rate of 0.8%.

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National roadside inspection stats

as of 6/20/2026

Inspections

64,220

that found this code

Violations

65,798

total written

OOS rate

0.8%

503 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: Other
Regulation §: 392.2SLLEWG3
Severity weight: N/A
Used in SMS: No
Status: Active
Updated: 6/20/2026

Last updated June 2026

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Challenging 392.2SLLEWG3 through FMCSA DataQs

If this violation was written incorrectly, here are the angles trucking-safety managers use to contest it. Playbook: Codes not used in SMS scoring.

Relevant 49 CFR49 CFR § 392.2

Applicable operating rules

“Every commercial motor vehicle must be operated in accordance with the laws, ordinances, and regulations of the jurisdiction in which it is being operated. However, if a regulation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration imposes a higher standard of care than that law, ordinance, or regulation, the FMCSA regulation must be complied with.”

Common ways to challenge this code

Not used in SMS — should not affect BASIC
This code is on the inspection report but is excluded from SMS BASIC scoring per Appendix A. Use DataQs to correct the underlying data quality issue if the code was written in error, but understand it does not affect the CSA percentile.
Evidence that wins
- ✓FMCSA SMS Methodology Appendix A reference
- ✓Underlying inspection report

Common pitfalls — avoid these

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Frequently asked questions about 392.2SLLEWG3

What does violation 392.2SLLEWG3 mean?

392.2SLLEWG3 is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight.", part of the Other group, cited under 49 CFR §392.2SLLEWG3.

What BASIC does 392.2SLLEWG3 affect?

392.2SLLEWG3 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 392.2SLLEWG3 an out-of-service (OOS) violation?

Yes. 392.2SLLEWG3 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 392.2SLLEWG3 add?

392.2SLLEWG3 adds 0 CSA points because it is not used in SMS scoring, even when written out of service.

Can 392.2SLLEWG3 be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 392.2SLLEWG3 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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