393.17 — Lamps and reflectors inadequate
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 258 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 3.
Violation Description
Operating a commercial motor vehicle with lamps or reflectors that do not meet the requirements.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.17 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 393.17 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Top Enforcing States
Where 393.17 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Citation Trend (12 months)
Monthly count of 393.17 citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.
Most Active Stations
Inspection stations citing 393.17 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 • 226 carriers total • Page 1 of 10
Top Carriers with 393.17 Violations
Showing 25 of 226
| # | Carrier | USDOT | # Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | COPART CATASTROPHE RESPONSE FLEET LLC | 2869944 | 4 |
| #2 | DDM AUTOMOTIVE | 2590199 | 3 |
| #3 | ERIC CALIXTO | 2293467 | 3 |
| #4 | CNB TRANSPORTS LLC | 4193750 | 3 |
| #5 | K & D TOWING SERVICE INC | 807205 | 3 |
| #6 | COW CAVIAR MARKETING LLC | 2561431 | 3 |
| #7 | PLC RECOVERY LLC | 1389670 | 2 |
| #8 | GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC | 163586 | 2 |
| #9 | FERNANDO'S MOTOR LLC | 2471790 | 2 |
| #10 | PANDA TOWING LLC | 3349632 | 2 |
| #11 | BAJUS TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS LLC | 3828300 | 2 |
| #12 | RESPONSIBLE PARKING MANAGEMENT TOWING LLC | 2348343 | 2 |
| #13 | THE LENDER ADVANTAGE LLC | 2578091 | 2 |
| #14 | D & D TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC | 2599829 | 2 |
| #15 | 24 7 ALASKA TOWING LLC | 2531834 | 2 |
| #16 | CANDIDO'S INC | 494524 | 2 |
| #17 | HARBOR TOWING INC | 2250983 | 2 |
| #18 | THE AUTO BARN INC | 608721 | 2 |
| #19 | CURRY SERVICES INC | 1507552 | 2 |
| #20 | BUMPER 2 BUMPER TOWING & RECOVERY INC | 1301780 | 2 |
| #21 | HOOE'S TOWING INC | 860684 | 2 |
| #22 | TITAN AUTO RECYCLING LLC | 3395794 | 2 |
| #23 | NON STOP TOWING AND TRANSPORT LLC | 2801192 | 2 |
| #24 | MR GET IT DONE TOWING | 4067128 | 2 |
| #25 | TRIPLE SEVEN TOWING LLC | 3957967 | 2 |
Recent Inspections
Latest inspections where 393.17 was cited • 258 total events • Page 1 of 11
Recent Inspections with 393.17
Showing 25 of 258
| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | 87033277 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 86838512 | NC | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 85938831 | IA | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 85761346 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 85682579 | KY | Level 1 | No |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 85569983 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 84686911 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 84340121 | NC | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 83025795 | KY | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82826568 | MI | Level 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82754706 | MD | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82743495 | MD | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 82714070 | MD | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82706691 | PA | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 82643746 | OK | Level 2 | No |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 82641745 | MD | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 82622828 | PA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 82573551 | OH | Level 2 | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 82554146 | MD | Level 2 | Yes |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 82539010 | KS | Level 1 | No |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 82456297 | MD | Level 2 | No |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 82356378 | MD | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 82253185 | MD | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 82239050 | MD | Level 1 | Yes |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 82240521 | NY | Level 2 | No |