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Table 1. CSMS Unsafe Driving BASIC Violations
Violation severity weights reflect the relative importance of each violation within each BASIC. These weights cannot be compared or added meaningfully across the BASICs. |
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Section |
Violation Description Shown on Driver/Vehicle Examination Report Given to CMV Driver after Roadside Inspection |
Violation Group Description |
Violation Severity Weight |
Driver Responsible (Y/N) |
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Citations marked with an asterisk (*) will be shown on the Driver/Vehicle Examination Report provided to the driver after a roadside inspection. |
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177.800(d) |
Unnecessary delay in HM transportation to destination |
HM Related |
1 |
Y |
|
390.17DT |
Operating a CMV while texting |
Texting |
10 |
Y |
|
390.20 |
Failing to properly secure parked vehicle |
Other Driver Violations |
1 |
Y |
|
392.2C |
Failure to obey traffic control device |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
|
392.2DH |
Headlamps - Failing to dim when required |
Misc Violations |
3 |
Y |
|
392.2FC |
Following too close |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
|
392.2LC |
Improper lane change |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
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392.2LV |
Lane Restriction violation |
Misc Violations |
3 |
Y |
|
392.2P |
Improper passing |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
|
392.2PK |
Unlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway |
Other Driver Violations |
1 |
Y |
|
392.2R |
Reckless driving |
Reckless Driving |
10 |
Y |
|
392.2RR |
Railroad Grade Crossing violation |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
|
392.2S |
Speeding |
Speeding Related |
5 |
Y |
|
392.2-SLLS1 |
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit |
Speeding 1 |
1 |
Y |
|
392.2-SLLS2 |
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit |
Speeding 2 |
4 |
Y |
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392.2-SLLSWZ |
State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone |
Speeding 4 |
10 |
Y |
|
392.2-SLLT |
State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting |
Texting |
10 |
Y |
|
392.2T |
Improper turns |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
|
392.2Y |
Failure to yield right of way |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
|
392.6 |
Scheduling run to necessitate speeding |
Speeding Related |
5 |
N |
|
392.10(a)(1) |
Failing to stop at railroad crossing—bus |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
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392.10(a)(2) |
Failing to stop at railroad crossing—chlorine |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
|
392.10(a)(3) |
Failing to stop at railroad crossing—placard |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
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392.10(a)(4) |
Failing to stop at railroad crossing—HM cargo |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
|
392.14 |
Failed to use caution for hazardous condition |
Dangerous Driving |
5 |
Y |
|
392.16 |
Failing to use seat belt while operating CMV |
Seat Belt |
7 |
Y |
|
392.22(a) |
Failing to use hazard warning flashers |
Other Driver Violations |
1 |
Y |
|
392.60(a) |
Unauthorized passenger on board CMV |
Other Driver Violations |
1 |
Y |
|
392.62 |
Unsafe bus operations |
Other Driver Violations |
1 |
Y |
|
392.62(a) |
Bus—Standees forward of the standee line |
Other Driver Violations |
1 |
Y |