Vehicle Maintenance
393.9Inoperative required lamps
FMCSA severity weight 6/10
FMCSA severity weight
6 / 10
Out-of-service violation
No
Code
393.9
Penalty by state
| State | Fine (USD) | License points | Plea-reduction available? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $238 – $490 | 0 | Yes | Equipment fix-it ticket possible |
| FL | $75 – $200 | 0 | Yes | — |
| GA | $75 – $250 | 0 | Yes | — |
| IL | $75 – $200 | 0 | Yes | — |
| NY | $75 – $200 | 0 | Yes | — |
| TX | $75 – $250 | 0 | Yes | Equipment violation |
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Find a lawyer in your stateEducational reference. Not legal advice. Penalty estimates compiled from public state DMV schedules and FMCSA SMS data; outcomes depend on jurisdiction, prior record, and counsel.