Direct answers about 393.24C citations: OOS rates, CSA points, state enforcement data, and what to do after being cited.
Ranks #1,340 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Failure to properly light and mark loads projecting beyond the sides or rear of the vehicle.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Our inspection records show that 393.24C has a 0.0% out-of-service rate across all 137 all-time citations in our database. Every driver cited for improper lighting or marking on projecting loads remained in-service. This contrasts sharply with the 31.4% national average OOS rate across all FMCSR codes, making 393.24C a non-critical violation from an immediate roadside standpoint.
393.24C carries a CSA severity weight of 3, which is relatively low on the violation scale. The actual points added to your Safety Management System depend on the 30-day violation count and FMCSA's current multiplier formula. If this is your first 393.24C in 30 days, expect minimal impact. If you've had multiple projecting-load citations recently, points accumulate and can trigger carrier or regulatory scrutiny.
Immediate steps:
393.24C is less serious than related lighting codes. While 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) has 180,097 all-time citations with a 6.9% OOS rate, 393.24C has only 137 citations and 0.0% OOS rate. In the same vehicle maintenance category, 393.11 (Lighting devices/reflectors) shows a 1.8% OOS rate. Ranked #1337 of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume, 393.24C enforcement is relatively uncommon and rarely results in truck shutdown.
Across the last 180 days, enforcement is heavily concentrated in two states. Texas leads with 39 citations and a 0.0% OOS rate, followed distantly by Illinois with 5 citations and 0.0% OOS. No other state appears in our top-cited list for this code. The geographic concentration suggests regional inspection focus or particular load patterns in Texas trucking corridors.
Citations have remained relatively steady over the past year. Our inspection records show 85 citations in the last 12 months, averaging about 7 per month. The 90-day volume was 11 citations, suggesting consistent but low enforcement pressure. December 2025 saw a spike to 16 citations, but January and March 2026 fell back to 9 and 6 respectively. This pattern indicates enforcement is routine but not accelerating.
Yes, 393.24C citations may be contested through the DataQs Roadside Inspection Record challenge process. Because this violation involves both equipment condition (lighting/marking) and visual inspection judgment, your challenge has the strongest footing if you can prove: (1) the load marking was compliant at the time of inspection, or (2) the inspector's documentation of non-compliance is factually inaccurate. Gather photos, load specs, and lighting receipts to support your case.
Freightliners dominate 393.24C citations, accounting for 43 of 137 all-time violations. Kenworths follow with 20 citations, Peterbilts with 13, and Internationals with 8. This distribution likely reflects the prevalence of these makes in heavy-haul and flatbed operations where projecting loads are common. If you operate a different make, your risk profile may differ, but lighting compliance is universal regardless of chassis.
Where 393.24C is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
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