392.71(a) — Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector

FMCSA violation code under Unsafe Driving. 2,232 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.

Severity Weight
N/A
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Unsafe Driving
Total Events
2,232
Code
392.71(a)
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
N/A
Violation Group
Total Events
2,232
Carriers Cited
2,020

Violation Description

Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector

About This Violation Code

Code 392.71(a) falls under the Unsafe Driving BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS).

When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's Unsafe Driving 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 392.71 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Events (all time)
2,232
OOS Events
0
OOS Rate
0.0%
Top State (180d)

Top Carriers Cited

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Top Carriers with 392.71(a) Violations

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Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 392.71(a) was cited • 2,232 total events • Page 1 of 90

Recent Inspections with 392.71(a)

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Recent Inspections with 392.71(a)
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Oct 15, 202482908080ORLevel 2No
Oct 14, 202482906280WALevel 2No
Oct 14, 202482911330WYLevel 3No
Oct 11, 202482890682CALevel 2No
Oct 10, 202482911844TXLevel 2No
Oct 10, 202482890753CALevel 2No
Oct 10, 202482878188KYLevel 2No
Oct 10, 202482893808NVLevel 2No
Oct 10, 202482890516CALevel 2No
Oct 10, 202482880544NELevel 3No
Oct 10, 202482875762ORLevel 2No
Oct 9, 202482869653NELevel 3No
Oct 9, 202482887930IALevel 3No
Oct 9, 202482868076NCLevel 1No
Oct 8, 202482861113CALevel 2No
Oct 7, 202482845183WALevel 3No
Oct 7, 202482898166INLevel 3No
Oct 7, 202482861677CALevel 1No
Oct 7, 202482848888NELevel 3No
Oct 7, 202482861904CALevel 3No
Oct 7, 202482857872IALevel 3No
Oct 5, 202482893939INLevel 3No
Oct 4, 202482884555AZLevel 3No
Oct 4, 202482885331AZLevel 1No
Oct 4, 202482849090WYLevel 3No

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Unknown freshness
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
Unknown freshness