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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 1,111 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.

385.103(c)
4

MX Carrier - Mexican domiciled carrier operating a CMV in the U.S. with provisional operating authority without a current CVSA decal.

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385.415B1-HMA
4

HM RAM (Administrative) - Transporting Class 7 HRCQ without a pre-trip inspection in accordance with in accordance with the requirements of the 49 CFR Part 173.403

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392.2-SLLMF
1

State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective.

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392.22(b)
2

Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface

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392.22B-DFPWD
2

Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface.

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392.22B-DIPWD
2

Driver - Improper placement of warning devices on the road surface.

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392.24-ESFP
2

Driver - No driver shall attach or permit any person to attach a lighted fusee or other flame-producing emergency signal to any part of a commercial motor vehicle.

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392.2SAFCH-ATTCH
3

Coupling - Semi-Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured.

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392.2SAFCH-MISSG
3

Coupling - Semi-Trailer, safety devices missing.

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392.2SLSCR
8

State/Local Laws - CMV safety chains.

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392.2SLSNC
2

State/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required.

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392.2WC
1

Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective

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392.33
6

Operating CMV with lamps/reflectors obscured

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392.33A-D
6

Driver - Operating CMV while lamps/reflectors are obscured.

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392.62(c)(1)
1

Bus - baggage/freight restricts driver oper

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392.62(c)(2)
1

Bus - Exit(s) obstructed by baggage/freight

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392.62(c)(3)
1

Passengers not protected from falling baggage

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392.62B-PC
1

Passenger Carrier - Operating a bus with aisle seats not conforming to the requirements.

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392.62BFSS
1

Bus - Backage or freight on the bus is not stowed securely.

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392.62C1-PC
1

Passenger Carrier - Operating a bus with baggage/freight that is not properly stowed and secured.

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392.63
10

Pushing/towing a loaded bus

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392.63BPFWP
10

Bus - Pushing or towing a disabled bus with passengers aboard.

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392.64
10

Riding within the closed body of a commercial vehicle without exits

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392.64-D
10

Driver - Riding within a closed body of a CMV without proper exits.

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392.7
4

No pre-trip inspection

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