Violation code

387.31A

Carrier - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a CMV transporting passengers without minimum levels of financial responsibility as required in 49 CFR

Not in SMSOOS· FMCSA A&I All Violations

387.31A is a Other violation under 49 CFR §387.31A. It is an out-of-service violation; it is not scored in the SMS. Nationally it was cited 243 times in the last five years, with an OOS rate of 2.1%.

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National roadside inspection stats

as of 6/20/2026

Inspections

243

that found this code

Violations

243

total written

OOS rate

2.1%

5 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 §: 387.31A
Severity weight: N/A
Used in SMS: No
Status: Active
Updated: 6/20/2026

Last updated June 2026

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Challenging 387.31A through FMCSA DataQs

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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

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Frequently asked questions about 387.31A

What does violation 387.31A mean?

387.31A is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "Carrier - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a CMV transporting passengers without minimum levels of financial responsibility as required in 49 CFR", part of the Other group, cited under 49 CFR §387.31A.

What BASIC does 387.31A affect?

387.31A 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 387.31A an out-of-service (OOS) violation?

Yes. 387.31A 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 387.31A add?

387.31A adds 0 CSA points because it is not used in SMS scoring, even when written out of service.

Can 387.31A be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 387.31A 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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