387.7(d) — Financial responsibility below minimum
FMCSA violation code under General/Admin. Severity weight: 8. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
Motor carrier operating with financial responsibility below the required minimum levels.
About This Violation Code
Code 387.7(d) falls under the General/Admin BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 8 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe). This violation is Out-of-Service eligible, meaning the driver or vehicle may be placed out of service at roadside when cited.
When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's General/Admin BASIC score. Carriers with high BASIC percentiles may be prioritized for FMCSA interventions including warning letters, investigations, or compliance reviews.
Regulatory Reference
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
This violation references 49 CFR 387.7 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.