CSA
Violation code

395.15I5II

Onboard Recording Device does not display driver's total hours on duty for this date.

Not in SMSNon-OOS· FMCSA A&I All Violations

395.15I5II is a Driver violation under 49 CFR §395.15I5II. It is not scored in the SMS. Nationally it was cited 12 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

12

that found this code

Violations

12

total written

OOS rate

0.0%

0 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 §
395.15I5II
Severity weight
N/A
Used in SMS
No
Status
Active
Updated
6/20/2026

Last updated June 2026

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Challenging 395.15I5II 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 395.15I5II

What does violation 395.15I5II mean?

395.15I5II is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "Onboard Recording Device does not display driver's total hours on duty for this date.", part of the Driver group, cited under 49 CFR §395.15I5II.

What BASIC does 395.15I5II affect?

395.15I5II 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 395.15I5II an out-of-service (OOS) violation?

No. 395.15I5II 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 395.15I5II add?

395.15I5II adds 0 CSA points because it is not used in SMS scoring, even when written out of service.

Can 395.15I5II be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 395.15I5II 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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