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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 6 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 →Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Mexico-domiciled carrier failing to display a current CVSA decal as required by 385.103(c)
Driver - Fail to comply with applicable regulations of this subchapter.
Carrier - Motor carrier failed to maintain required equipment and accessories in accordance with this subchapter.
390.3E-NONCDL
| Code ↑ | Description ↕ | Pts ↕ | OOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390.3E | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Controlled Substances/Alcohol | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 10 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 390.3E-DAC | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Controlled Substances/Alcohol | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 10 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 390.3E1 | Mexico-domiciled carrier failing to display a current CVSA decal as required by 385.103(c) Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | OOS | View → |
| 390.3E2D | Driver - Fail to comply with applicable regulations of this subchapter. Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | Non-OOS | View → |
| 390.3E3MC | Carrier - Motor carrier failed to maintain required equipment and accessories in accordance with this subchapter. Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | OOS | View → |
| 390.3ENONCDL | 390.3E-NONCDL Not in SMS | Not in SMS | — | OOS | View → |
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- 393.95(f)
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- 392.2-SLLS2
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.
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- 393.11
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- 396.3(a)(1)
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