HOS Compliance
395.8EFalse record of duty status
FMCSA severity weight 7/10
FMCSA severity weight
7 / 10
Out-of-service violation
No
Code
395.8E
Penalty by state
| State | Fine (USD) | License points | Plea-reduction available? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,000 – $5,000 | 2 | No | False log |
| FL | $1,000 – $5,000 | 8 | No | False log |
| GA | $1,000 – $5,000 | 6 | No | False log |
| IL | $1,500 – $5,000 | 30 | No | False log; potential criminal |
| NY | $1,000 – $5,000 | 15 | No | False log |
| TX | $1,000 – $5,000 | 6 | No | False logbook entry; misdemeanor |
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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.