Violation code

392.2NCDLR

License - Restriction (non-CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of restriction.

Not in SMSOOS· FMCSA A&I All Violations

392.2NCDLR is a Other violation under 49 CFR §392.2NCDLR. It is an out-of-service violation; it is not scored in the SMS. Nationally it was cited 143 times in the last five years, with an OOS rate of 98.6%.

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National roadside inspection stats

as of 6/20/2026

Inspections

143

that found this code

Violations

143

total written

OOS rate

98.6%

141 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 §: 392.2NCDLR
Severity weight: N/A
Used in SMS: No
Status: Active
Updated: 6/20/2026

Last updated June 2026

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Challenging 392.2NCDLR 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 392.2NCDLR

What does violation 392.2NCDLR mean?

392.2NCDLR is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "License - Restriction (non-CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of restriction.", part of the Other group, cited under 49 CFR §392.2NCDLR.

What BASIC does 392.2NCDLR affect?

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

Yes. 392.2NCDLR 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 392.2NCDLR add?

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

Can 392.2NCDLR be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 392.2NCDLR 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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