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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 83 codes
Search any FMCSA violation code from the SMS Methodology (Appendix A) by code, keyword, or BASIC category. Every entry shows the CSA severity weight (points), whether the violation is out-of-service (OOS) eligible, and which of the seven BASICs it counts against — including codes that appear on roadside inspections but aren't used in SMS scoring.
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Operating a CMV without a CDL
Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No double- or triple-trailer endorsement
Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No hazardous materials / dangerous goods endorsement
Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license.
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL.
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person.
Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No passenger vehicle endorsement
Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: Violation of air brake restriction
Operating a CMV (School Bus) without a valid CDL: No school bus endorsement as described in 383.93(b)(5).
Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No Tank Vehicle endorsement
Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully qualified.
Learner's Permit (CLP) - Operate a CMV without a valid state driver's license.
Learner's Permit (CLP) - Failing to have a passenger endorcement.
Learner's Permit (CLP) - Failing to have a school bus endorsement.
Learner's Permit (CLP) - Operate a CMV transporting HM requiring placards on a learners permit.
Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL
License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV.
Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance.
Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance.
Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance.
Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance
Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required.
Operating a CMV with improper CDL group
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class.
| Code ↑ | Description ↕ | Pts ↕ | OOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.21 | Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.23A2-DT | Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No double- or triple-trailer endorsement Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.23A2-H | Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No hazardous materials / dangerous goods endorsement Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.23A2-P | Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No passenger vehicle endorsement Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.23A2-R | Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: Violation of air brake restriction Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.23A2-S | Operating a CMV (School Bus) without a valid CDL: No school bus endorsement as described in 383.93(b)(5). Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.23A2-T | Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No Tank Vehicle endorsement Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.25A1 | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully qualified. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.25A2 | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Operate a CMV without a valid state driver's license. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.25A5I | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Failing to have a passenger endorcement. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.25A5II | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Failing to have a school bus endorsement. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.25A6 | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Operate a CMV transporting HM requiring placards on a learners permit. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.51A-NSIN | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.51A-NSOUT | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.51A-SIN | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.51A-SOUT | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.71H | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.91(a) | Operating a CMV with improper CDL group Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 383.91A-LCDL | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class. Driver Fitness | Driver Fitness | 8 | Non-OOS | View → |
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- 393.9
Inoperable Required Lamp
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- 393.47(e)
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- 393.75(a)(3)
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- 393.78
Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.
- 392.2
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- 392.2SLLSR
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- 393.95(f)
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- 396.3(a)(1)
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