392.71A — Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector

FMCSA violation code under Unsafe Driving. 508 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.

Severity Weight
N/A
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Unsafe Driving
Total Events
508
Code
392.71A
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
N/A
Violation Group
Total Events
508
Carriers Cited
477

Violation Description

Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector

About This Violation Code

Code 392.71A 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 392.71A in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Events (all time)
508
OOS Events
0
OOS Rate
0.0%
Top State (180d)
Texas
40 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 392.71A is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
40
OOS 0.0%
2.New Mexico
37
OOS 0.0%
3.Iowa
26
OOS 0.0%
4.North Carolina
9
OOS 0.0%
5.Illinois
8
OOS 0.0%

Click a state to see roadside inspection activity, top stations, and carrier profiles in that jurisdiction.

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 392.71A citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

7
Apr
29
May
31
Jun
33
Jul
15
Aug
25
Sep
24
Oct
22
Nov
18
Dec
18
Jan
34
Feb
16
Mar
1
Apr

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 392.71A most often (last 180 days)

Often Cited Together

Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 477 carriers total • Page 1 of 20

Top Carriers with 392.71A Violations

Showing 25 of 477

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Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 392.71A was cited • 508 total events • Page 1 of 21

Recent Inspections with 392.71A

Showing 25 of 508

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Recent Inspections with 392.71A
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Apr 1, 202687477738ILLevel 3No
Mar 30, 202687453260IALevel 2No
Mar 27, 202687443029TXLevel 2No
Mar 26, 202687420722IALevel 2No
Mar 22, 202687408139NMLevel 2No
Mar 22, 202687423335TXLevel 2No
Mar 21, 202687385633TXLevel 2No
Mar 19, 202687372153ILLevel 2No
Mar 19, 202687373397TXLevel 2No
Mar 17, 202687353479NMLevel 2No
Mar 17, 202687333297NMLevel 2No
Mar 9, 202687262470ILLevel 3No
Mar 9, 202687303405TXLevel 1No
Mar 9, 202687264491TXLevel 2No
Mar 6, 202687295962NMLevel 3No
Mar 3, 202687203163NMLevel 3No
Mar 3, 202687214898NMLevel 2No
Feb 28, 202687182056TXLevel 2No
Feb 27, 202687225401IALevel 3No
Feb 26, 202687205725TXLevel 2No
Feb 25, 202687150021IALevel 3No
Feb 25, 202687149198NCLevel 1No
Feb 25, 202687149070NCLevel 3No
Feb 25, 202687181911TXLevel 1No
Feb 25, 202687165188TXLevel 1No

Data sources & freshness

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