392.2-SLLHFD: Fatigued or Ill Driving Citation Q&A

No. Across our 13 million+ inspection records, this violation has never resulted in an out-of-service order—0.0% OOS rate all-time. Our data shows 281 citations issued for 392.2-SLLHFD, and not a single one triggered an OOS placement. However, this contrasts sharply with the national average OOS rate of 31.4% across all FMCSR codes. You will receive a citation, but your truck will not be immediately grounded.

This violation carries a CSA severity weight of 8. Your 30-day moving violation points will increase by 8 times this weight on the day of citation, then the multiplier decreases over time as the violation ages out of the 30-day window. The exact CSA point value depends on your carrier's BASIC category thresholds and your current violation history. Check your carrier's safety metrics or request a CSA report from FMCSA to see your total moving violation points.

1. Document your condition: Get medical records or notes if illness was genuine; this supports any DataQs challenge later.
2. Review the inspection report: Verify the officer's observations and any failed equipment items.
3. Check for co-citations: Our data shows this violation often appears with inoperable lamps (393.9A), medical certificate issues (391.41APC), and false logbook entries (395.8E). If cited for multiple violations, address each per your carrier's protocol.
4. Notify your carrier immediately—fleet safety and compliance need to know.
5. Report to your state DMV if required by your licensing state.
6. Request the inspection report from the DOT jurisdiction that cited you.

It's less likely to trigger an out-of-service order than most violations. While the national average OOS rate is 31.4%, this code's 0.0% rate is notably lower. However, it is still categorized as Unsafe Driving, which is a serious CSA BASIC. Among peer codes in the same violation group, 392.2-SLLHFD ranks #1111 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by total citation volume (281 all-time), making it relatively rare compared to broader 392.2 speeding violations (1.2 million+ citations). Rarity does not mean it's minor—the violation reflects impairment during operation, which carriers treat seriously in safety audits.

Yes, you can challenge the citation through the FMCSA's DataQs (Corrective Action Request) process. However, success depends on the type of evidence. If the officer's judgment was subjective—for example, you were recovering from a brief illness that did not impair your alertness—you can submit medical documentation or witness statements to support your appeal. If there was a procedural error in the inspection or citation issuance, include that evidence. DataQs requests must be filed within a set timeframe; check with your carrier or the issuing DOT for deadlines in your state.

Over the last 180 days, our data shows the top five states issuing this citation: New York (13 citations, 0% OOS rate), Pennsylvania (12 citations, 0% OOS rate), California (10 citations, 0% OOS rate), Michigan (10 citations, 0% OOS rate), and Kansas (9 citations, 0% OOS rate). All had zero out-of-service placements despite the citations. If you run routes in these corridors, reinforce fatigue management and pre-trip health assessments with your team.

Over the past 12 months, citation volume has been variable and recently elevated. We tracked 174 citations in the last 12 months, with March 2026 and December 2025 each reaching 23 citations—the highest monthly counts. September 2025 and January 2026 also saw spikes (23 and 22 citations, respectively). The last 90 days show 45 citations. This volatility suggests enforcement varies by region and season, but there is no clear downward trend. Maintain consistent fatigue-management practices year-round rather than assuming this is a low-enforcement risk.

CSA violations are recorded against both the driver's history and the carrier's safety profile. The citation itself is tied to the specific inspection event and your driving record with your state's DMV. If you move to a new carrier, your CSA points and violation history move with you—future employers can see this citation when they check your motor vehicle record and safety metrics. A single 392.2-SLLHFD citation is unlikely to be disqualifying, but repeated violations signal a fatigue-management problem that employers will flag.