Violation codes — SCALES
20 violation codes cited at this site
| # | Code | Description | Citations | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 2 | — |
| 3 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | — |
| 4 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | — |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | — |
| 6 | 392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | — |
| 7 | 392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | — |
| 8 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | — |
| 9 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | — |
| 10 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | — |
| 13 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 50.0% |
| 14 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | — |
| 15 | 395.15(i)(5) | Onboard recording device does not display required information | 1 | — |
| 16 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | — |
| 17 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | — |
| 18 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | — |
| 19 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 25.0% |
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