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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 10 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 →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
| Code ↑ | Description ↕ | Pts ↕ | OOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 → |
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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
- 393.47(e)
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 396.17(c)
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.17C-PI
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.
- 393.95(a)
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9TS
Inoperative turn signal
- 392.2SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation.
- 393.75(a)(3)
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.78
Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.
- 393.95(f)
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or impr…
- 392.2
Violation of Local Laws - Explain:
- 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
- 393.75A3-TAOL
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum…
- 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…
- 393.60(c)
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored