What happens if you're cited for 172.516(d)? Direct answers backed by 13M+ inspection records: OOS rates, next steps, and how serious this violation really is.
Ranks #2,811 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our 13 million inspection records, 172.516(d) has a 0.0% out-of-service rate—meaning every citation on record resulted in the truck remaining in-service. This is significantly below the 31.4% all-FMCSR average. The violation is documented and cited, but does not trigger an immediate roadside out-of-service order.
Much less severe than comparable hazmat placarding violations. While peer codes like 177.834A (general loading/unloading hazmat) carry a 99.2% OOS rate and 177.817(a) (placarding violation) has 75.1%, our data shows 172.516(d) has never resulted in an out-of-service placement. Even closely related codes like 172.516(c)(6) (placard damaged/deteriorated) show only a 1.6% OOS rate, suggesting this code addresses a lower-risk condition.
No, it is extremely rare. Our database contains only 1 citation for 172.516(d) across all time—making it rank #2796 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume. In the last 12 months and last 90 days, there were 0 citations recorded. This is among the least-cited hazmat-related codes and indicates it is either highly compliant industry-wide or addresses a narrow, infrequent scenario.
Yes, you may contest any citation through the FMCSA's DataQs (DataQuality System) if you believe the finding was incorrect or unsupported. Submit your dispute within 90 days of the citation with documentation supporting your position. The process works best for documentation errors, measurement disputes, or procedural issues. Consult your carrier's compliance team or a transportation safety professional for guidance on your specific citation.
Our records show TS SETHI TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 3294788) received 1 citation for 172.516(d) in our all-time database. This represents 100% of recorded citations for this code. With only a single citation on record nationwide, this violation remains exceptionally uncommon across the carrier landscape.
While we cannot specify exact CSA point values from our roadside data alone, all FMCSR violations are factored into carrier and driver safety profiles under FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability program. The non-OOS status and rarity of this code suggest it carries lower severity weight than hazmat codes with high OOS rates. Consult your carrier's compliance department or the FMCSA's CSA guidance for precise point calculations.
Not excessively. With only 1 all-time citation and 0 citations in the last 90 days, this violation is not a focus area for roadside inspections nationally. However, if you are cited, correct the issue documented in the violation and maintain compliance. Repeat citations for any code increase scrutiny, so address it once and move forward. The non-OOS status means you have time to fix it without operational disruption.
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