What 392.2-EVASN means in plain language
FMCSR 392.2-EVASN citations are issued when a commercial motor vehicle driver fails to stop at a railroad grade crossing as required by federal regulation. This means that when approaching railroad tracks at a designated crossing, you must come to a complete stop before proceeding—not a slow roll-through or a brief pause, but a full stop.
Railroad crossings present one of the most serious hazards on American roads. A fully loaded tractor-trailer cannot stop quickly or maneuver around crossing gates or oncoming trains. The regulation exists because the consequences of a vehicle-train collision are catastrophic: derailment, explosions, injuries, and fatalities. Federal law treats this violation as an unsafe driving matter with real enforcement weight.
If you receive a citation for 392.2-EVASN, you failed to comply with the stopping requirement at a specific crossing during a roadside inspection or enforcement encounter.
What our enforcement data actually shows
Across our 13 million+ inspection records, we have documented 0 citations for 392.2-EVASN in our all-time database, 0 citations in the last 12 months, and 0 citations in the last 90 days. The out-of-service rate for this code is 0.0%, with 0 vehicles placed out of service and 0 vehicles not placed out of service.
This data indicates that 392.2-EVASN citations are exceptionally rare in modern roadside enforcement records captured by TruckCodex. The absence of citations in our dataset does not mean the violation is legal or acceptable—it reflects either very high compliance rates among drivers, infrequent roadside inspection focus on this specific code, or both.
The CSA severity weight assigned to this code is 8, placing it in the upper range of unsafe driving infractions. This weight is factored into carrier safety ratings and can influence compliance reviews by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Who gets cited most
Given that our inspection records show 0 citations for 392.2-EVASN across all time periods, we cannot identify top states or carriers with citations for this specific violation. The absence of enforcement volume in our 13 million+ record database means no geographic or fleet pattern is observable at this time.
This rarity does not indicate leniency. It suggests that either the violation is being cited under different code variants, compliance is unusually high, or enforcement focus has shifted to other unsafe driving metrics. Fleet managers and drivers should not interpret zero citations as a sign that railroad crossing compliance is overlooked.
How severe is this compared to similar codes
While 392.2-EVASN operates in the unsafe driving category, the broader 392.2 family of codes shows dramatically different citation volumes. The primary 392.2 code—covering operating a CMV while ill or fatigued—generated 1,208,164 citations in our records with a 0.8% out-of-service rate. The variant 392.2-SLLSR logged 191,232 citations at a 0.1% OOS rate, and 392.2RG recorded 96,652 citations also at 0.1% OOS rate.
These peer codes dwarf 392.2-EVASN's enforcement presence. The comparison highlights that while your citation addresses a specific, high-consequence behavior (railroad crossing compliance), the broader category of unsafe driving violations is dominated by fatigue and illness-related infractions. That said, the severity weight of 8 means a 392.2-EVASN citation carries substantial regulatory consequence if issued.
How to avoid it
Railroad crossing violations are preventable through disciplined pre-trip and en-route behavior:
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Recognize all marked crossings. As you approach any railroad grade crossing marked with red and white striped gates, flashing red lights, or crossing signs, treat it as a mandatory stop point, not a slow-down zone. Do not proceed until you confirm no train is approaching and crossing mechanisms are fully clear.
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Plan your route and timing. Before your trip, identify known railroad crossings on your route. If possible, adjust departure timing to avoid peak train schedules in congested rail corridors. Contact dispatch or use route planning tools to flag problematic crossings.
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Come to a complete stop. Achieve full forward motion cessation. A rolling stop or brief pause does not satisfy the regulation. Shift into neutral or park, and visually confirm all tracks are clear and the crossing is safe before proceeding.
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Never race, rush, or circumvent crossing gates. Do not attempt to go around lowered crossing gates. Do not accelerate to cross ahead of oncoming traffic. Do not assume a crossing is clear because you do not immediately see a train. Trains move faster than expected and are silent until they are very close.
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Stay alert in poor visibility. At night, in fog, or during heavy rain, your sight lines are reduced. Slow your approach further, and exercise extra caution. Use high-beam headlights if safe to do so to illuminate tracks and crossing infrastructure.
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Know the rules for stopped trains or equipment. If a train is standing on or very near the crossing, do not cross. If crossing gates are down, do not cross. If you are uncertain whether a crossing is clear, treat it as blocked until you are certain.
Railroad crossing compliance is non-negotiable. Your citation is a formal notice that an inspector observed you failing to stop. Take it seriously, understand the regulation, and demonstrate perfect compliance going forward. Your next interaction at a railroad crossing could be observed again—or could involve a train. Make the stop every time.