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Too often we let our accountabilities slip in lieu of an easier road to travel. We never expect to be reprimanded until the ticket is in our hand and the reports have been sent. By identifying the risks and pre- planning your next trip, you’ll have far less regrettable moments. Drivers have a lot to lose when charged with an infraction. They are subject to Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS) points, Compatibility, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) points, a fine, an out of service (OOS) order, or even termination of employment if convicted. The risks greatly outweigh the rewards, as the effects can range from inconvenient to devastating for your career. The top five inspection infractions may surprise you, but hopefully they will inspire you to make some preventative changes. The most common are Hours of Service (HOS) violations, of which Form and Manner violations make up 75 percent of instances. Always remember to keep your log updated after every change of duty status and make sure your non-permanent entries are current before every trip. This should be done daily alongside your Daily Vehicle Inspection Report. After HOS violations, brakes are the second most commonplace violation but the most common reason for a OOS order. Prevent this misstep by checking your adjustment while you perform your DVIR. Violations regarding your tires are number three on the list, as you need to always ensure that your tire tread never falls below 1/16th of an inch. This should always be addressed during your daily inspections. After that, your lights and turn signals are the most likely to land you in hot water, with an OOS order likely unless you keep spare light bulbs handy. Finally, your seatbelt, or lack thereof, is known to catch drivers off guard. Do not make the mistake of un- buckling your seatbelt to get your inspection folder. The inspection lineup is a part of the highway. If prevention isn’t possible, make sure to reach out to your friends at Bigger and Harman to get an experienced traffic attorney in your corner. We spend a great deal of time in traffic court, so we know the court officials and have expert knowledge to get you on the right legal roads. Don’t trust your career to a lawyer who treats traffic law as a part-time job. COMMON ROADSIDE INSPECTION FLUBS THAT WILL PUT YOU OUT Avoiding Violation Begins with Prevention
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