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Home My Safety Planner (Chapters) 5.0 5.1 Common Violations 5.1.17 Common Violations
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5.1.17 Common Violations

The following table lists some of the most common parts and accessories-related violations.

Violation

Relevant Code

Not having required operable lamps

393.9

Clamp/roto-chamber type brake(s) out of adjustment

393.47(e)

No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher

393.95(a)

Inoperative turn signal

393.9TS

Tire - flat and/or audible air leak

393.75(a)

No/defective lighting devices/reflective devices/projected

393.11

Automatic brake adjuster CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994—air brake

393.53(b)

Windshield wipers inoperative/defective

393.78

Tire tread depth less than 2/32 of an inch

393.75(c)

No/insufficient warning devices

393.95(f)
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