Vehicle Violations (Driver Receives Points) By Holly Schubert 10 Points Operating on out-of-service vehicle - 396.9 Read More: DOT Inspections 8 Points Violating the airbrake restriction - 383.95 Flat tire or fabric exposed - 393.75 Ply or belt material exposed on a tire - 393.75 Tread or sidewall separation - 393.75 Flat tire with or without an audible air leak - 393.75 Cut exposing ply and/or belt material on a tire - 393.75 Tire front tread depth less than 4/32 of an inch - 393.75 Other tire tread depth less than 2/32 of an inch - 393.75 Read More: Unsafe Driving: The Law 7 Points Failure to use a seatbelt - 392.16 Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo - 393.100 No equivalent means of securement - 393.102 Short, over 1/3 length past structure - 393.116 Short, insufficient, or missing tie downs - 393.116 Short, tie downs improperly positioned - 393.116 Short, no center stakes/high log not secured - 393.116 Short, length; improper securement - 393.116 Improper placement of bundles - 393.118 Coil/vertical improper securement - 393.120 Coils, rows, eyes vertical improper securement - 393.120 Coil/eye crosswise improper securement - 393.120 X-pattern on coils with eyes crosswise - 393.120 Coil with eye lengthwise improper securement - 393.120 Coils, rows, eyes length improper securement - 393.120 Rolls vertical - improper securement - 393.122 Rolls vertical/split - improper securement - 393.122 Rolls vertical/stacked - improper securement - 393.122 Rolls crosswise - improper securement - 393.122 Rolls crosswise/stacked load - improper securement- 393.122 Rolls length - improper securement - 393.122 Rolls lengthwise/stacked - improper securement - 393.122 Improper securement - rolls on flatbed/curtain sided vehicle - 393.122 Improper blocking of concrete pipe - 393.124 Improper arrangement of concrete pipe - 393.124 Improper securement, up to 45 inches diameter - 393.124 Improper securement, over 45 inches diameter - 393.124 Front and rear end of container not secured independently - 393.126 Empty container, more than five foot overhang - 393.126 Empty container not properly secured - 393.126 All corners of chassis not secured - 393.126 Empty container not positioned properly - 393.126 Front and rear of vehicle not secured - 393.128 Tie downs not affixed to mounting points - 393.128 Tie downs not over or around wheels - 393.128 Item not properly prepared for transport - 393.130 Improper restraint/securement of item - 393.130 Insufficient means to retain loose parts - 393.132 Container not secured to front of vehicle - 393.134 Rear of container not properly secured - 393.134 Improper placement/positioning of boulder - 393.136 Boulder not secured with chain - 393.136 Improper securement - cubic boulder - 393.136 Improper securement - non-cubic boulder with stable base - 393.136 Improper securement - non-cubic boulder with unstable base - 393.136 Axle positioning parts defective or missing - 393.207 Adjustable axle locking pin missing or disengaged - 393.207 Leaf spring assembly defective or missing - 393.207 Coil spring cracked and/or broken - 393.207 Torsion bar cracked and/or broken - 393.207 Air suspension pressure loss - 393.207 Read More: Hours of Service Regulations 6 Points Inoperative head lamps - 393.9 Inoperative tail lamp - 393.9 Inoperative turn signal - 393.9 Either none, or defective lamps, on a towing unit in a tow-away operation - 393.17 Either none, or defective, tow-away lamps on rear unit - 393.17 Inoperative and/or defective hazard warning lamp - 393.19 Required lamp not powered by vehicle electricity - 393.23 Non-compliance with headlamp requirements - 393.24 Non-compliant fog and/or driving lamps - 393.24 Lamps are not visible as required - 393.25 Lamp not steady burning - 393.25 Stop lamp violations - 393.25 Operating a CMV with lamps or reflectors obscured - 392.33 Steering wheel not secured or is broken - 393.209 Excessive steering wheel lash - 393.209 Loose steering column - 393.209 Steering system components worn/welded/missing - 393.209 Power steering violations - 393.209 Read More: Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist 4 Points No pre-trip inspection - 392.7 Inadequate brake system on a CMV - 393.4 None, or defective, parking brake system on a CMV - 393.41 No brakes as required - 393.42 Brakes missing on a trailer steering axle - 393.42 No, or improper, breakaway or emergency braking - 393.43 No, or improper, tractor protection valve - 393.43 No, or defective, automatic trailer brake - 393.43 Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against mechanical damage - 393.45 Brake hose or tubing chafing or kinking at the connection to the power unit - 393.45 Brake connections with constrictions at the connection to the power unit - 393.45 Brake connections with leaks at the connection to the power unit - 393.45 Brake connections with leaks under the vehicle - 393.45 Either inadequate, or contaminated, brake linings - 393.47 Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - 393.47 Mismatched brake chambers on the same axle - 393.47 Mismatched slack adjuster effective length - 393.47 Insufficient brake linings - 393.47 Either the clamp or roto-chamber type brake out of adjustment - 393.47 Wedge type brakes out of adjustment - 393.47 Insufficient drum or rotor thickness - 393.47 Either inoperative or defective brakes - 393.48 Defective brake limiting device - 393.48 Either none, or defective, air reservoir drain valve - 393.50 Either none, or defective, brake warning device - 393.51 Insufficient braking force as percent of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) or Gross Combined Weight (GCW) - 393.52 Violation on an automatic brake adjuster, for a hydraulic brake, on a CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1993 - 393.53 Violation on an automatic brake adjuster, for an air brake, on a CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 - 393.53 Violation of an external automatic adjustment indicator on a CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 - 393.55 ABS - malfunctioning lamps towed CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/1998, manufactured before 3/1/2009 - 393.55 Read More: Entry Level Driving Training 3 Points Failing to dim headlights when required - 392.2 Lane restriction violations - 392.2 Failing to equip vehicle with two rear vision mirrors - 393.8 Either no, or defective, lighting devices, reflective devices or projected lights - 393.11 Lower retro-reflective sheeting and/or reflex reflectors on trailers manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 - 393.11 No retro-reflective sheeting and/or reflex reflectors on trailers manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 - 393.11 Retro-reflective sheeting not affixed as required on trailers manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 - 393.11 No side retro-reflective sheeting and/or reflex reflectors on trailers manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 - 393.11 No retro reflective sheeting or reflex reflectors on mud flaps - Truck Tractor manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 - 393.11 No retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors - Truck Tractor manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 - 393.11 No upper body corners retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors - Truck Tractor manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 - 393.11 No upper reflex reflectors retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors - Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 - 393.11 Retro-reflective tape not affixed as required for Trailers manufactured after 12/1/1993 - 393.13 No retro-reflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 - 393.13 No side retro-reflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before 12/1/1993 - 393.13 No lower rear retro-reflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before 12/1/1993 - 393.13 No upper rear retro-reflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before 12/1/1993 - 393.13 Improper side placement of retro-reflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 - 393.13 Improper lower rear placement of retro-reflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before 12/1/1993 - 393.13 Upper rear retro-reflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 - 393.13 None, or defective, lamp/reflector-tow-away operation - 393.17 None, or defective, lamps-towing unit-tow-away operation - 393.17 None, or defective, tow-away lamps on rear unit - 393.17 Violation of requirements for reflectors - 393.26 Improper, or no, wiring protection as required - 393.28 Improper battery operation - 393.3 Compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel container does not conform to regulations - 393.68 Defective or improper fifth wheel assemblies - 393.70 Defective or improper fifth wheel assembly upper half - 393.70 Defective fifth wheel locking mechanism - 393.70 Defective coupling devices for full trailer - 393.70 Either none, or improper, safety chains or cables for full trailer - 393.70 Improper safety chain attachment - 393.70 Improper coupling on a drive-away/tow-away operation - 393.71 Prohibited towing connection or device - 393.71 Tow bar requirement violations - 393.71 Either none, or improper, safety chains or cables for tow bar - 393.71 Regrooved tire on the front wheel of a truck/tractor-trailer - 393.75 Violation of the load weight rating, or underinflated, tires - 393.75 Sleeper berth requirement violations - 393.76 Defective and/or prohibited heaters - 393.77 Violation of protection of operating controls from tampering - 393.77 Horn inoperative - 393.81 Inoperative or inadequate speedometer - 393.82 Improper securement system (tie down assemblies) - 393.102 Insufficient means to prevent forward shifting - 393.102 Insufficient means to prevent lateral movement - 393.102 Tie down assembly with inadequate work load limit - 393.102 Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement - 393.102 Knotted tie down - 393.104 Use of a tie down with improper repair - 393.104 Loose or unfastened tie down - 393.104 No edge protection for tie downs - 393.104 Cargo not immobilized or secured - 393.106 No means to prevent cargo from rolling - 393.106 Cargo without direct contact/prevention from shifting - 393.106 Insufficient aggregate working load limit - 393.106 Insufficient tie downs; without header board/blocking - 393.110 Large or odd-shaped cargo not adequately secured - 393.110 Insufficient protection against lateral movement - 393.118 Insufficient or improper arrangement of tie downs - 393.118 Inoperative and/or defective hazard warning lamp - 393.19 No protection against shifting/tipping - 393.120 Insufficient working load limit for concrete pipes - 393.124 Insufficient tie downs per stack cars - 393.132 No blocking against forward movement - 393.134 Read More: Driver Fitness 2 Points Failure to inspect or use emergency equipment - 392.8 Failing to, or improper placement of, warning devices - 392.22 Inoperative required lamps - 393.9 Required lamp not powered by vehicle electricity - 393.23 Frame cracked, loose, sagging, broken - 393.201 Cab/body parts requirement violations - 393.203 Cab door missing or broken - 393.203 Cab or body improperly secured to the frame - 393.203 Hood not securely fastened - 393.203 Cab seats not securely mounted - 393.203 Cab front bumper missing, unsecured or protruding - 393.203 Wheel or rim cracked or broken - 393.205 Stud or bolt holes elongated on wheels - 393.205 Wheel fasteners loose or missing - 393.205 Inadequate floor condition - 393.84 Either none or improper rear end protection - 393.86 Violation of rear impact guards on motor vehicles manufactured on or after 12/31/1952 - 393.86 Improperly located television receiver - 393.88 Seatbelts not installed - 393.93 Either missing, or discharged, or unsecured fire extinguisher - 393.95 Missing spare fuses - 393.95 Either missing or insufficient warning devices - 393.95 Violation of inspection and repair and maintenance of parts and accessories - 396.3 No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub of the outer wheel - 396.5 Oil and/or grease leaking from hub on outer wheel - 396.5 Leaking wheel seal on outer wheel - 396.5 Read More: 392.2 Unlawfully parking or leaving a vehicle on a roadway - 392.2 Failure to secure load - 392.9 Failure to secure vehicle equipment - 392.9 Drivers view and/or movement is obstructed - 392.9 Failure to use hazard warning flashers - 392.22 Unauthorized passengers on-board a CMV - 392.60 Failure to prevent cargo shifting - 393.1 Failing to meet minimum tie down requirements - 393.11 Either none or improper securement of metal coils - 393.12 Either none or improper heavy vehicle/machinery securement - 393.13 Obstructed windshield - 393.60 Damaged or discolored windshield - 393.60 Glazing which allows less than 70 percent of light - 393.60 Inadequate or missing truck side windows - 393.61 Emergency exit window handle broken - 393.61 Improper location of fuel system - 393.65 Improper securement of fuel tank - 393.65 Improper fuel line protection - 393.65 Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing - 393.67 Inoperative or defective windshield wipers - 393.78 Inoperative or defective defroster/defogger - 393.79 Violation of exhaust system location - 393.83 Violation of exhaust discharge fuel tank/filler tube - 393.83 Improper exhaust discharge (not located at rear of cab) - 393.83 Improper exhaust system repair (patch/wrap) - 393.83 Exhaust leak under truck cab and/or sleeper - 393.83 Exhaust system not securely fastened - 393.83 Missing required warning flag on a projecting load - 393.87 Improper warning flag placement - 393.87 Inadequate or damaged securement device or system - 393.104 Damaged securement system or tie downs - 393.104 Damaged vehicle structures or anchor points - 393.104 Damaged dunnage, or load bars, or blocking/bracing - 393.104 Either none or improper front end structure/header board - 393.106 Tie down not adjustable by driver - 393.112 Either none or improper front end structure - 393.114 Insufficient height on front-end structure - 393.114 Insufficient width on front-end structure - 393.114 Front-end structure with large openings - 393.114 Either missing or improper securement of logs (lumber) - 393.116 Either none or improper lumber/building materials securement - 393.118 Either none or improper securement of paper rolls - 393.122 Either none or improper securement of concrete pipe - 393.124 Lower corners of container not on vehicle/structure - 393.126 Fail to ensure intermodal container secured - 393.126 Damaged or missing tie downs or securement devices - 393.126 Either none or improper securing of vehicle - 393.128 Either none or improper securement of crushed vehicles - 393.132 Prohibited use of synthetic webbing - 393.132 Either none or improper securement of roll/hook containers - 393.134 Either none or improper securement of large boulders - 393.136 Driving of a vehicle (migrant workers) - 398.4
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