What Is a Log Book Violation?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) establishes and updates the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for commercial motor vehicles (CMV). These regulations are meant to minimize risks inherent in drivers that spend long hours on the road. Hence, a violation of those regulations is a log book violation.
Log books or electronic logging devices (ELD) are the methods used to ensure compliance with the hours of service (HOS) and other established standards. The ELD is a computer program attached to the vehicle’s engine to track the HOS when the vehicle was in operation, which has been mandated for implementation by December 2017. However, use of portable systems on smartphones and tablets may also be used if they are mounted where the driver can easily see these while in use.
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CVC Infraction Log Book Violation
The following are log book violations that are a traffic infraction according to FMCSR and the CA Vehicle Code (CVC):
CVC | Violation | Fine | NOTS Points |
2807.2 | Failure to keep an Inspection Record on file for Review (CHP) | $197.00 | 0 |
Driving Hours & Duty Status Limits | $238.00 | 1.5 | |
Failure to provide Driver’s Logbook (previous 24-hours) | $238.00 | 0 | |
Failure to comply with regulations – Driving Logs | $695.00 | 1.5 | |
Shipping papers not displayed (Required on Demand) | $197.00 | 0 |
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CVC Misdemeanor Log Book Violation
The following are log book violations that are a traffic misdemeanor according to FMCSR and the CA Vehicle Code (CVC):
CVC | Violation | Fine | NOTS Points |
10/12 consecutive hour driving limits | $485.00 | 1.5 | |
Routes, specified stopping, and license endorsements (Explosives) | $4175.00 | 3 | |
Inspection record (Explosives) | $4175.00 | 0 | |
Map of routes missing or invalid (Explosives) | $4175.00 | 0 | |
Carry/display shipping instructions (Explosives) | $4175.00 | 0 | |
Unlawful schedule of motor carriers | $895.00 | 0 | |
Failed to comply with regulation (HOS drivers) | $2125.00 | 1.5 |
Although the FMCSA publishes the standards and assists some states with education and enforcement, it is the responsibility of each state to enforce the rules and regulations. In addition, each state may require more stringent safety regulations than the FMCSR.
Consult the Judicial Council of CA Bail & Penalty Schedule and a traffic ticket attorney to assist in understanding your rights and ability to post bail to contest traffic infractions and misdemeanor violations.
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Just as a driver may forget to log a change of duty status, a law enforcement officer (LEO) may make a mistake or overlook a technicality when writing up the ticket for what the LEO thought to be a violation of the CVC. With so many CDL holders waiting for a driving opportunity, many companies have developed a zero-defect mentality when it comes to their drivers. One traffic ticket conviction and you’re done. Don’t take the chance by going it alone, hire a reputable traffic ticket attorney to represent you.
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