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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 8 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 →Must have knowledge of and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Failing to have knowledge of and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) of this part.
No or inadequate driver vehicle inspection report
No reviewing driver signature on DVIR
Failing to conduct a pre-trip inspection of drive-away/tow-away operation equipment.
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.
Inspection - Failing to be knowledgeable and/or comply with the requirements of part 396.
| Code ↑ | Description ↕ | Pts ↕ | OOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.1 | Must have knowledge of and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 396.1-KNOWLEDGE | Failing to have knowledge of and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) of this part. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 396.11 | No or inadequate driver vehicle inspection report Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 396.13(c) | No reviewing driver signature on DVIR Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 396.15B-D | Failing to conduct a pre-trip inspection of drive-away/tow-away operation equipment. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 396.1A-IMC | Inspection - Failing to be knowledgeable and/or comply with the requirements of part 396. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | Non-OOS | View → |
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- 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