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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 15 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 →HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner
ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically
Driver failed to make annotations when applicable
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input annotations in ELD when applicable.
Driver failed to manually add location description
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input location description, when prompted by the ELD.
Driver failed to add file comment per safety officers request
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to provide output file comment, when directed by an authorized safety officer.
Driver failed to manually add CMV power unit number
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV power unit number.
Driver failed to manually add the trailer number
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer unmber.
Driver failed to manually add shipping document number
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver''s hours-of-service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier.
| Code ↑ | Description ↕ | Pts ↕ | OOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C1I | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C1I-ELDDFI | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input annotations in ELD when applicable. Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C1II | Driver failed to manually add location description Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C1II-ELDDLD | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input location description, when prompted by the ELD. Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C1III | Driver failed to add file comment per safety officers request Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C1III-ELDDOF | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to provide output file comment, when directed by an authorized safety officer. Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C2I | Driver failed to manually add CMV power unit number Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C2I-ELDUN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV power unit number. Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer unmber. Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver''s hours-of-service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier. Hours-of-Service Compliance | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 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