Will 395.20B put you out of service? How many CSA points? Get direct answers backed by 13M+ inspection records.
Ranks #1,067 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
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No. Across our 13 million inspection records, 395.20B has never resulted in an out-of-service citation—the OOS rate is 0.0%. This is significantly lower than the 31.4% all-FMCSR average OOS rate. The violation flags a documentation problem (not maintaining required time records for short-haul drivers), but inspectors do not immediately ground your vehicle for this citation.
395.20B carries a CSA severity weight of 3. Under the CSA points system, this violation contributes 3 points to your Hours of Service BASIC category in your first 30 days. The total CSA impact depends on your carrier's other violations and your inspection history. If you receive multiple 395.20B citations within 30 days, points accumulate across each violation.
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395.20B is relatively low-severity for documentation violations. Its 0.0% OOS rate ranks it well below peer Hours of Service codes: 395.8A1 (92.9% OOS rate) and 395.8(a)(1) (93.2% OOS rate) place vehicles out of service routinely. However, our inspection records show 395.20B ranks #1050 of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume, meaning it is enforced less frequently than major safety codes. Treat it as a compliance deficiency, not an emergency.
Yes. DataQs is FMCSA's challenge process for roadside inspection records. Since 395.20B is a documentation finding (not a vehicle equipment defect), you can dispute it if your records show timecards were maintained and you have evidence to support your claim. Submit your documented timecard(s), driver logs, or ELD data proving you maintained required short-haul time records. FMCSA will review your evidence and either sustain or remove the citation.
Over the last 180 days, our records show Iowa leads with 83 citations for 395.20B, followed by Texas (19 citations) and Illinois (5 citations). None of these states placed drivers out of service for this violation—all three maintained a 0.0% OOS rate. If you operate primarily in Iowa, prioritize timecard compliance and ELD validation to avoid citations.
Fix it now. While 395.20B does not trigger out-of-service status, our 90-day data shows 56 active citations, indicating steady enforcement. In February 2026 alone, inspectors issued 31 citations for this code—a spike suggesting heightened attention to timecard documentation. Correct your record-keeping process, ensure all short-haul drivers complete timecards accurately, and validate through your carrier's compliance system before your next roadside stop.
Both. Under CSA, Hours of Service violations are recorded in the Driver Safety BASIC and Carrier Safety BASIC, meaning the citation appears on your personal driving record and your carrier's safety profile. Your CSA points count toward your individual risk score and your carrier's Unsafe Driving ranking. If you drive for multiple carriers, each employer sees the citation tied to you. Ensure your carrier's compliance team is notified so they can address systemic timecard issues.
Where 395.20B is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
Other violations commonly found on the same inspection (last 90 days)
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