CSA
Violation code

35400(a) - 392.2DIM

Multi-axle. Semitrailer over 48 feet in length does not have a kingpin to rear axle (KPRA) measurement of 40 feet or less—392.2DIM

Unsafe DrivingNon-OOS· User submission

35400(a) - 392.2DIM is an FMCSA roadside inspection violation. It falls in the Unsafe Driving BASIC.

Violation group
Regulation §
Severity weight
Used in SMS
Yes
Status
Active
Updated
6/4/2026

Last updated June 2026

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Notes

MULTI-AXLE. SEMITRAILER OVER 48 FEET IN LENGTH DOES NOT HAVE A KINGPIN TO REAR AXLE (KPRA) MEASUREMENT OF 40 FEET OR LESS - 392.2DIM - SPECIFY: V-2 KPR MEASURES 41 FT. 11 INCHES. ONE FOOT 11 INCHES OVER. OVERALL LENGTH MEASURES 74 FEET.
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Challenging 35400(a) - 392.2DIM through FMCSA DataQs

If this violation was written incorrectly, here are the angles trucking-safety managers use to contest it. Playbook: Unsafe Driving.

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 35400(a) - 392.2DIM

What does violation 35400(a) - 392.2DIM mean?

35400(a) - 392.2DIM is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "Multi-axle. Semitrailer over 48 feet in length does not have a kingpin to rear axle (KPRA) measurement of 40 feet or less—392.2DIM".

What BASIC does 35400(a) - 392.2DIM affect?

35400(a) - 392.2DIM falls under the Unsafe Driving BASIC in the FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS).

Is 35400(a) - 392.2DIM an out-of-service (OOS) violation?

No. 35400(a) - 392.2DIM 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 35400(a) - 392.2DIM add to a carrier's score?

The point contribution of 35400(a) - 392.2DIM depends on its severity weight 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 35400(a) - 392.2DIM be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 35400(a) - 392.2DIM 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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