F-DRV-008 · Federal + State Lookup
Violation code lookup
Search both FMCSA federal codes and state-statute codes (MCL · CVC · FS · IVC · OCGA · TX) at once. A roadside inspector cites federal; a state trooper cites state — same offense, different jurisdictions.
53 results (45 federal · 8 state in CA)
Federal · FMCSA codes(45)
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177.804FMCSA severity 8Out-of-service eligibleFailure to comply with HAZMAT regulations generally
Hazardous Materials Compliance
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383.21FMCSA severity 8Out-of-service eligibleDriving without CDL
Driver Fitness
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383.23FMCSA severity 8Out-of-service eligibleCDL — class violation (driving wrong class of CMV)
Driver Fitness
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383.51FMCSA severity 10Out-of-service eligibleDriving while CDL suspended for safety-related cause
Unsafe Driving
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383.93FMCSA severity 8No HAZMAT endorsement on driver's CDL
Hazardous Materials Compliance
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391.11FMCSA severity 2General qualifications of drivers
Driver Fitness
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391.41FMCSA severity 5Out-of-service eligiblePhysical qualifications — invalid or expired medical certificate
Driver Fitness
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391.45FMCSA severity 5Persons required to be medically examined
Driver Fitness
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391.49FMCSA severity 4Skill performance evaluation certificate missing
Driver Fitness
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392.16FMCSA severity 7Failure to use seat belt
Unsafe Driving
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392.2FMCSA severity 5Failure to obey traffic control device
Unsafe Driving
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392.2RRFMCSA severity 10Out-of-service eligibleFailure to obey railroad crossing rules
Unsafe Driving
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392.2SFMCSA severity 1Speeding 1–5 mph over limit
Unsafe Driving
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392.2SSFMCSA severity 4Speeding 6–10 mph over limit
Unsafe Driving
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392.2SSSFMCSA severity 7Speeding 11–14 mph over limit
Unsafe Driving
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392.2SSSSFMCSA severity 10Speeding 15+ mph over limit (work-zone aggravator possible)
Unsafe Driving
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392.3FMCSA severity 10Out-of-service eligibleOperating CMV while ill or fatigued
Unsafe Driving
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392.4FMCSA severity 10Out-of-service eligibleDriver using or in possession of drugs
Controlled Substances & Alcohol
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392.5FMCSA severity 10Out-of-service eligibleDriver under influence of alcohol — CMV
Controlled Substances & Alcohol
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392.7FMCSA severity 2Pre-trip inspection not performed
Vehicle Maintenance
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392.71AFMCSA severity 10Texting / mobile-device use while driving CMV
Unsafe Driving
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392.8FMCSA severity 4Emergency equipment missing or unsafe
Vehicle Maintenance
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392.80FMCSA severity 10Out-of-service eligibleDriving while disqualified
Unsafe Driving
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393.45FMCSA severity 4Out-of-service eligibleBrake tubing and hose — adequate
Vehicle Maintenance
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393.47FMCSA severity 4Out-of-service eligibleBrake system components — defective
Vehicle Maintenance
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393.48FMCSA severity 8Out-of-service eligibleBrakes — all required
Vehicle Maintenance
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393.75A1FMCSA severity 8Out-of-service eligibleFlat tire or fabric exposed
Vehicle Maintenance
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393.75CFMCSA severity 8Out-of-service eligibleTire tread depth less than 4/32 inch — steering axle
Vehicle Maintenance
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393.9FMCSA severity 6Inoperative required lamps
Vehicle Maintenance
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393.95AFMCSA severity 2No or defective fire extinguisher
Vehicle Maintenance
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395.13FMCSA severity 10Out-of-service eligibleDriving after declared out-of-service
Unsafe Driving
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395.3FMCSA severity 7Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit
HOS Compliance
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395.3A1FMCSA severity 7Driving beyond 14-hour duty period
HOS Compliance
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395.5FMCSA severity 7Passenger-carrying HOS exceeded
HOS Compliance
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395.8FMCSA severity 1Form and manner — record of duty status (logbook)
HOS Compliance
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395.8AFMCSA severity 5No record of duty status when required
HOS Compliance
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395.8EFMCSA severity 7False record of duty status
HOS Compliance
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395.8KFMCSA severity 1Driver's record of duty status not current
HOS Compliance
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396.11FMCSA severity 1Driver vehicle inspection report — missing
Vehicle Maintenance
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396.13FMCSA severity 1Driver inspection report — pre-trip not properly executed
Vehicle Maintenance
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396.17FMCSA severity 8Out-of-service eligibleAnnual inspection not performed
Vehicle Maintenance
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396.3A1FMCSA severity 6Inspection / repair / maintenance — vehicle conditions not maintained
Vehicle Maintenance
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397.13FMCSA severity 10Out-of-service eligibleSmoking on or near HAZMAT vehicle
Hazardous Materials Compliance
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397.7FMCSA severity 5Parking a HAZMAT-placarded CMV improperly
Hazardous Materials Compliance
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49.391.15FMCSA severity 7Out-of-service eligibleDisqualification for traffic violations
Driver Fitness
State statutes · MCL / CVC / FS / IVC / OCGA / TX(8 in CA)
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CVC-21704Following certain commercial vehicles closer than 300 feet (does not apply during overtaking/passing, on multi-lane roads, or in business/residential districts)
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CVC-21705Large vehicles driven in caravan on open highway must leave at least 100 feet between them
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CVC-21758May not overtake/pass vehicle moving less than 20 mph on a grade unless can pass at least 10 mph faster and complete within 1/4 mile
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CVC-21809Failing to slow and change lanes when approaching authorized emergency vehicle or work zone
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CVC-22406Maximum speed limit of 55 mph for trucks/truck tractors with 3+ axles, vehicles pulling another vehicle, school buses transporting pupils, farm labor vehicles transporting passengers, vehicles transporting explosives, and trailer buses
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CVC-22406.5Driving tank vehicle transporting more than 500 gallons of flammable liquid at speed greater than applicable speed limit
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CVC-23114Operating vehicle improperly covered/loaded so contents spill, drop, leak, blow, or sift from vehicle
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CVC-23152-dDriving a commercial motor vehicle with BAC of 0.04% or greater
Educational reference. Not legal advice. Penalty estimates compiled from public state DMV schedules and FMCSA SMS data; outcomes depend on jurisdiction, prior record, and counsel.