Violation code

392.2-ML

Failure to Maintain Lane

Unsafe Driving5Non-OOS· SMS Appendix A v3.20

392.2-ML is a Dangerous Driving violation under 49 CFR §392.2-ML. It falls in the Unsafe Driving BASIC with a severity weight of 5/10. Nationally it was cited 20,132 times in the last five years, with an OOS rate of 0.0%.

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National roadside inspection stats

as of 6/20/2026

Inspections

20,118

that found this code

Violations

20,132

total written

OOS rate

0.0%

6 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.

Violation group: Dangerous Driving
Regulation §: 392.2-ML
Severity weight: 5
Used in SMS: Yes
Status: Active
Updated: 6/20/2026

Last updated June 2026

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Notes

DSMS: Y | Comment: Added in 3.0.5 | Footnote: This violation took effect in the SMS with the September 25, 2015 run.

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Challenging 392.2-ML through FMCSA DataQs

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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

Radar / lidar / scale calibration not produced
The state instrument used to measure speed or weight had no current calibration certificate, or one was never provided when requested.
Evidence that wins
- ✓FOIA / public-records request response from the citing agency
- ✓Calibration log expiration date if produced
- ✓Driver's contemporaneous note (e.g., independent dashcam speed)
Citation based on visual estimate only
The inspection report indicates the officer estimated speed visually rather than using a calibrated instrument.
Evidence that wins
- ✓Inspection report narrative copy showing "visual estimate" wording
- ✓Officer training records or pacing distance, if obtainable
Underlying citation adjudicated
The underlying state court adjudicated the citation as dismissed, reduced, or amended.
Evidence that wins
- ✓Certified court disposition with case number and date
- ✓Original citation copy

Common pitfalls — avoid these

⚠Submitting an uncertified court printout — DataQs requires the clerk-stamped version
⚠Forgetting that "guilty of a lesser charge" still counts as conviction — the violation may stay, just at reduced severity

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Frequently asked questions about 392.2-ML

What does violation 392.2-ML mean?

392.2-ML is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "Failure to Maintain Lane", part of the Dangerous Driving group, cited under 49 CFR §392.2-ML.

What BASIC does 392.2-ML affect?

392.2-ML falls under the Unsafe Driving BASIC in the FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS).

What is the CSA severity weight of 392.2-ML?

392.2-ML carries a severity weight of 5 out of 10. Higher weights indicate violations more closely tied to crash risk, and they count more toward a carrier's Unsafe Driving score.

Is 392.2-ML an out-of-service (OOS) violation?

No. 392.2-ML is not an out-of-service violation, so on its own it does not trigger an out-of-service order at the roadside.

How many CSA points does 392.2-ML add to a carrier's score?

The point contribution of 392.2-ML depends on its severity weight (5/10) multiplied by a time weight of 3, 2, or 1 based on how recent the inspection is. You can calculate the exact contribution with the CSA points calculator.

Can 392.2-ML be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 392.2-ML 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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