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Avoiding the 5 Most Cited Roadside Violations

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is committed to preventing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. We strive to make our roads safer for everyone who uses them.  

Scan the QR codes below to view important resources that can help you operate safely on our nation’s roads and avoid these top five violations.

Violations cited from Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 

Number One

False Report of Driver’s Record of Duty Status – 49 CFR 395.8(e) 

Learn about hours of service requirements for truck drivers  >>

Record of Duty Status – 395.8E

Number Two

No Record of Duty Status (ELD Required) – 49 CFR 395.8(a)

Visit FMCSA’s electronic logging device (ELD) homepage >>

No Record of Duty Status (ELD Required) – 395.8AELD

Number Three

Inoperable Required Lamp – 49 CFR 393.9

Learn about vehicle lighting and reflector requirements >>

 

qr-code Inoperable Required Lamp – 393.9

Number Four

Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Without a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – 49 CFR 383.23(a)(2)

Learn about different types of CDLs >>

Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Without a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – 383.23A2

Number Five

Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Without Proof of a Periodic Inspection – 49 CFR 396.17(c) 

Learn about CMV inspection requirements >>

Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Without Proof of a Periodic Inspection – 396.17C

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Last updated: Wednesday, October 4, 2023