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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 98 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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Missing code? Submit it →Failure to comply with 49 CFR Section 392.80 Texting While Operating a CMV When Transporting Select Agents or Toxins or HM Requiring Placarding
Failure to comply with the Safe Clearance requirements for highway-rail grade crossings in 49 CFR Section 392.12
Failure to comply with 49 CFR Section 392.80 Texting While Operating a CMV when transporting select agents or toxins or HM requirement Placarding
Failure to comply with 49 CFR Section 392.82 Using a Handheld Mobile Phone While Operating a CMV when transporting select agents or toxins or HM requiring placard
Failure to comply with 49 CFR Section 392.82 Using a Handheld Mobile Phone While Operating a CMV When Transporting Select Agents or Toxins or HM Requiring Placard
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
Operating a CMV while texting
Buses - Seating in excess of the manfacturer''s designed seating capacity.
Operating a Motor Coach or other Passenger Carrying vehicle with seating, secured or unsecured, in excess of the manufacturer's (manufacturer, remanufacturer, or final stage manufacturer) designed seating capacity.
Failure to stop at railroad crossing - Bus transporting passengers
Failure to stop at railroad crossing - CMV transporting Division 2.3 Chlorine
Failure to stop at railroad crossing - CMV requiring display of HM placards
Failure to stop at railroad crossing - HM Cargo Tank vehicle
Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Bus.
Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Division 2.3 Chlorine.
Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle.
Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank.
Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Elevated Temperature Cargo Tank.
Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Cargo Tank Operating Under a Special Permit.
Commercial Vehicle failing to slow down approaching a railroad crossing.
Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop/due care at a railroad grade crossing.
Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to have sufficent space to drive completely through crossing without stopping.
Failed to use caution for hazardous condition
Driver - Failing to use extreme cauthions in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist.
Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
| Code ↑ | Description ↕ | Pts ↕ | OOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.804B | Failure to comply with 49 CFR Section 392.80 Texting While Operating a CMV When Transporting Select Agents or Toxins or HM Requiring Placarding Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 10 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 177.804B1 | Failure to comply with the Safe Clearance requirements for highway-rail grade crossings in 49 CFR Section 392.12 Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 177.804B2 | Failure to comply with 49 CFR Section 392.80 Texting While Operating a CMV when transporting select agents or toxins or HM requirement Placarding Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 10 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 177.804B3 | Failure to comply with 49 CFR Section 392.82 Using a Handheld Mobile Phone While Operating a CMV when transporting select agents or toxins or HM requiring placard Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 10 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 177.804C | Failure to comply with 49 CFR Section 392.82 Using a Handheld Mobile Phone While Operating a CMV When Transporting Select Agents or Toxins or HM Requiring Placard Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 10 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 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 Driving | Unsafe Driving | — | Non-OOS | View → |
| 390.17DT | Operating a CMV while texting Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 10 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 390.33-BSEM | Buses - Seating in excess of the manfacturer''s designed seating capacity. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 390.33-XS | Operating a Motor Coach or other Passenger Carrying vehicle with seating, secured or unsecured, in excess of the manufacturer's (manufacturer, remanufacturer, or final stage manufacturer) designed seating capacity. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.10(a)(1) | Failure to stop at railroad crossing - Bus transporting passengers Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.10(a)(2) | Failure to stop at railroad crossing - CMV transporting Division 2.3 Chlorine Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.10(a)(3) | Failure to stop at railroad crossing - CMV requiring display of HM placards Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.10(a)(4) | Failure to stop at railroad crossing - HM Cargo Tank vehicle Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.10A1-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Bus. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.10A2-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Division 2.3 Chlorine. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.10A3-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.10A4-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.10A5-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Elevated Temperature Cargo Tank. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.10A6-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Cargo Tank Operating Under a Special Permit. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.11 | Commercial Vehicle failing to slow down approaching a railroad crossing. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.11-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop/due care at a railroad grade crossing. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.12-RRCC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to have sufficent space to drive completely through crossing without stopping. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.14 | Failed to use caution for hazardous condition Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.14-D | Driver - Failing to use extreme cauthions in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist. Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving | Unsafe Driving | 7 | Non-OOS | View → |
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Most-cited violation codes
Ranked by roadside-inspection citation count across FMCSA public data.
- 393.9
Inoperable Required Lamp
- 392.2RG
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
- 396.17(c)
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.47(e)
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.95(a)
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9TS
Inoperative turn signal
- 396.17C-PI
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.
- 393.75(a)(3)
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.78
Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.
- 392.2
Violation of Local Laws - Explain:
- 392.2SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation.
- 393.95(f)
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or impr…
- 392.2-SLLS2
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.
- 396.3A1BOS
Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the se…
- 393.11
No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 396.3(a)(1)
Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.53(b)
CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment …
- 393.75(c)
Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tre…
- 393.75A3-TAOL
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum…
- 390.21TB
Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required