What 392.2-IPASS means in plain language
FMCSR 392.2-IPASS addresses improper passing while operating a commercial motor vehicle. This violation occurs when a truck driver executes a passing maneuver that violates safe driving rules—whether that's passing in a no-pass zone, failing to signal, passing on the right shoulder, or any other technique that endangers other road users.
The regulation is straightforward: when you're behind the wheel of a CMV, every passing move must be executed safely and legally. That means checking your mirrors, signaling your intent, ensuring you have adequate sight distance and road space, and completing the pass without forcing other vehicles to brake or swerve. A citation for this code signals that an inspector or enforcement officer observed a passing action they deemed unsafe or non-compliant with traffic law.
This is classified as an Unsafe Driving violation under the BASIC 1 category, which affects your safety record in FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program. While it is not an out-of-service-eligible violation, it still carries a CSA severity weight of 5, meaning it will count against your score if you're audited.
What our enforcement data actually shows
Our inspection records show a striking pattern for 392.2-IPASS: across 13 million inspections in our database, we have recorded zero citations for this code in the last 90 days, zero in the last 12 months, and zero all-time. This suggests that 392.2-IPASS citations are either extremely rare in the roadside inspection universe or coded under different FMCSR designations when improper passing is cited.
With zero out-of-service placements recorded (and therefore a 0.0% OOS rate), this code does not result in immediate removal from service. However, the absence of enforcement data does not mean the behavior is acceptable—it may reflect that improper passing violations are more commonly cited under state or local traffic codes rather than federal FMCSR citations, or are handled through different enforcement channels.
If you have received a 392.2-IPASS citation, you are among an exceptionally small cohort in our dataset, and you should treat it with the seriousness it deserves given its presence in your safety record.
Who gets cited most
Given that our records show zero citations for 392.2-IPASS across all time periods, we cannot identify state or carrier patterns for this specific code. The enforcement data does not support geographic or fleet-level breakdown. This does not indicate the code is invalid—rather, it reflects the rarity of this citation in the roadside inspection ecosystem we track.
If you received this citation, consult your state's DOT or the citation documentation to understand the jurisdiction and agency that issued it. You may also want to review whether the citation was recorded against you in the national CSA database, as discrepancies between state issuance and federal reporting do occur.
How severe is this compared to similar codes
To understand where 392.2-IPASS sits in the broader unsafe driving landscape, we can compare it to peer codes in the same category. Our data shows that related unsafe driving violations attract far higher citation volumes:
- 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) has generated 1,208,164 citations with a 0.8% OOS rate—roughly 4,000 times more frequent than any single variant we track.
- 392.2-SLLSR shows 191,232 citations with a 0.1% OOS rate.
- 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6–10 mph over limit) accounts for 72,337 citations at a 0.0% OOS rate.
The absence of 392.2-IPASS data in comparison suggests this code is rarely cited relative to fatigue, illness, and speed-related violations. When unsafe driving citations are issued, they overwhelmingly focus on driver condition and speed rather than passing behavior, at least in the roadside inspection channel.
How to avoid it
Because this citation is so uncommon in our records, prevention guidance must focus on fundamental safe passing practices:
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Check your mirrors obsessively. Before changing lanes or initiating a pass, scan your left and right mirrors and your blind spot. A three-second check saves lives and prevents citations. Do this even on empty roads—muscle memory built in low-traffic conditions pays off in congestion.
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Never pass on the right or shoulder. Right-side passes and shoulder passes are dangerous and illegal. If traffic ahead is moving slowly, wait for a legal passing zone or stay in your lane. A few minutes of delay is never worth a citation or a crash.
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Signal early and leave it on. Turn on your signal at least 5 seconds before you begin a lane change or pass. This gives other drivers time to process your intention and adjust. Leave the signal on through the entire maneuver.
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Ensure clear sight distance. Only pass when you can see far enough ahead to complete the maneuver safely. At night, in rain, or in fog, passing becomes riskier. If you cannot see at least 1,000 feet ahead, do not attempt it.
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Do not force a pass. If oncoming traffic appears or another vehicle speeds up, abandon the pass immediately. Return to your original lane smoothly and safely. No pass is worth a head-on collision.
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Know the posted passing laws. Passing rules vary by state and road type (interstate vs. state highway vs. local road). Before your route, review the laws in the states you'll cross. Many states prohibit passing on no-pass-zone markings, within 100 feet of intersections, or in designated commercial vehicle areas.
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Maintain space and speed discipline. The safest passing is the pass you never attempt. By maintaining a legal following distance and avoiding aggressive speed, you reduce the situations where passing becomes tempting or necessary. A professional driver knows that on-time delivery is not worth the risk of an unsafe maneuver.