393.11S — Lighting devices/reflectors
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 2,790 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 3.
Violation Description
Operating a commercial motor vehicle with inadequate or missing lighting devices or reflectors.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.11S falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 3 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe).
When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's Vehicle Maintenance 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 393.11S in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 393.11S is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 393.11S citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 393.11S most often (last 180 days)
Often Cited Together
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
Citation patterns suggest related root causes (e.g., HOS violations paired with logbook errors).
Top Carriers Cited
Ranked by frequency • 2,295 carriers total • Page 1 of 92
Top Carriers with 393.11S Violations
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Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.11S was cited • 2,790 total events • Page 1 of 112
Recent Inspections with 393.11S
Showing 25 of 2,790
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 87487896 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87487238 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87487142 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87487197 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87487439 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87465705 | IA | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87467297 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87479280 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87468971 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87468093 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87468554 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87468683 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 87479247 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 87466833 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 87466739 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 87467238 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87467123 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87466275 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87440983 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87479009 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87441382 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87442304 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87442779 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87443161 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87440976 | TX | Level 2 | No |