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When 392.2 violations are listed on the roadside inspection report, how can a user
determine which Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) they
apply to and the severity weight?
Answer
Roadside inspection reports contain all specific 392.2 local laws cited, but the
Safety Measurement System (SMS) uses only 392.2 violations that translate with a
specific letter suffix (i.e., 392.2C, 392.2S). If the violation is a 392.2 (with
no letter suffix), then SMS does not use it. If it has a suffix and it is not listed
in the tables below, SMS does not use it.
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Unsafe Driving BASIC:
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Section
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Violation Description Shown on Roadside Inspection
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Severity Weight
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392.2C
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Failure to obey traffic control device
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5
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392.2DH
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Headlamps - Failing to dim when required
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3
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392.2FC
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Following too close
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5
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392.2LC
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Improper lane change
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5
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392.2LV
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Lane restriction violation
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3
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392.2P
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Improper passing
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5
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392.2PK
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Unlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway
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1
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392.2R
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Reckless driving
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10
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392.2RR
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Railroad grade crossing violation
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5
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392.2S
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Speeding (After 1/1/11)
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1
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392.2S
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Speeding (Before 1/1/11)
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5
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392.2-SLLS2
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State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
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4
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392.2-SLLS3
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State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
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7
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392.2-SLLS4
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State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
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10
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392.2-SLLSWZ
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State/Local Laws - Speeding in a work/construction zone
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10
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392.2-SLLT
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State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting
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10
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392.2T
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Improper turns
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5
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392.2Y
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Failure to yield right-of-way
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5
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Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance BASIC:
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392.2H
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State/Local Hours-of-Service (HOS)
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7
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Vehicle Maintenance BASIC:
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392.2WC
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Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
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1
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