What 395.15I5II means in plain language
395.15I5II is a Hours of Service regulation citation. This code addresses specific requirements around how drivers must document and track their time spent driving, on duty, off duty, and in sleeper berth status.
The regulation requires drivers to maintain accurate records that reflect their actual duty status at any given moment. When you receive this citation, it typically means an inspector found a discrepancy or failure in how you were recording your activities during the inspection period—either the records weren't being kept in the required manner or the information documented didn't match what the inspector observed or what vehicle/logbook data indicated.
This is distinct from simply forgetting to log something; it relates to the method, format, or accuracy of the record itself during the time period under review.
What our enforcement data actually shows
Across our 13 million+ inspection records, 395.15I5II is cited extremely rarely. All-time, we have recorded only 2 citations for this code nationally. In the last 12 months, there has been 1 citation, and in the last 90 days, 1 citation. This ranks 395.15I5II at #2651 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume.
The out-of-service rate for this code is 0.0%—neither of the two citations in our database resulted in a vehicle being placed out of service. This contrasts sharply with the all-FMCSR average out-of-service rate of 31.4%, meaning drivers cited for 395.15I5II are significantly less likely to be taken off the road than those cited for other FMCSR violations.
Because citation volume is so low, the practical risk profile is minimal. However, the fact that you received one indicates an inspector found something specific enough to document during your interaction.
Who gets cited most
Our inspection data is limited in geographic distribution for this code. In the last 180 days, Illinois recorded 1 citation with a 0.0% out-of-service rate.
All-time, our data shows citations issued to fleets such as Midwest Transportation LLC (USDOT 1422279) and Yoslore Inc (USDOT 3569271), each with 1 citation. Because these are the only carriers in our records with this violation, no pattern of carrier-level risk can be inferred.
How severe is this compared to similar codes
395.15I5II sits in the Hours of Service category alongside several far more commonly cited violations. For context:
- 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) has 106,486 citations with a 0.0% OOS rate, making it one of the most-cited HOS codes overall.
- 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) shows 83,660 citations with a 9.6% OOS rate, indicating more enforcement activity and higher likelihood of roadside consequences.
- 395.8A1-HOSP (Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed) has 52,266 citations with a 92.9% OOS rate, revealing that method-related RODS violations often trigger immediate out-of-service action.
The near-zero citation volume and zero OOS rate for 395.15I5II suggest it is either rarely enforced in practice or represents a very narrow violation type that doesn't typically warrant taking a vehicle off the road.
How to avoid it
Based on the violations that co-occur with 395.15I5II in the same inspections, focus on these areas:
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Keep your logbook or ELD records current and updated in real time. Our data shows 395.8(f)(1) (Driver's record of duty status not current) occurring in the same inspection. Don't wait until the end of your shift to fill in logs; update them as your status changes.
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Be honest about your physical condition before starting your day. 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) co-occurred in an inspection with this code. If you're not fit to drive, report it; don't try to hide fatigue or illness in your records.
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Conduct a thorough pre-trip brake inspection. 393.47A (Brake chamber - cracked/broken) appeared alongside this code. A vehicle with brake issues may receive heightened scrutiny during inspection, which can increase the likelihood of logbook review and citation.
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Double-check that your record of duty status matches the vehicle's onboard data. Discrepancies between what you've written and what the truck's electronic systems show are a common trigger for this type of citation. Before an inspection, verify your logs are reconciled with any ELD or telematics data.
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When you stop for inspection, be ready to explain your current duty status. Inspectors cite this code when records don't match observed facts. If you're sitting at a rest area, your log should say "off duty." If you're waiting for cargo, it should reflect that status accurately.