2024 Facts for Drivers PDF

not guilty. Ifa driver is found not guilty or has a charge dismissed, the record will be removed from ‘CSA and the corresponding severity points will be expunged. If the charge its reduced, the record will be amended indicating the new charge and the severity weight of the violation will be changed...

not guilty. Ifa driver is found not guilty or has a charge dismissed, the record will be removed from ‘CSA and the corresponding severity points will be expunged. If the charge its reduced, the record will be amended indicating the new charge and the severity weight of the violation will be changed to one (1). FMCSA also has a program that lets motor carriers challenge the preventability of some crashes. The Crash Preventability Determi- nation Program allows motor carriers to contest crashes that meet certain conditions and have them removed from the calculation of their Crash Indicator BASIC score. The program applies to a limited number of crash scenarios including a truck being struck in the rear, struck by a motorist who was driving in the wrong direction or making an legal turn, struck by a vehicle while the truck is legally parked or stopped, struck by a motorist who failed to stop, struck by a vehicle whose driver was driving under the influence, or struck by a vehicle whose driver experienced a medical issue or who admitted to falling asleep or distracted driving. An incident may also be contested if it involved a truck that struck an animal, a truck that struck an individual committing or attempting to commit suicide, or a truck that was involved in a rare or unusual type of crash (e.g., struck by an airplane or skydiver). DataQs With the implementation of CSA, it has become essential for both motor carriers and drivers to monitor their safety records. ‘These records, compiled by FMCS A and contained in the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS), consist of inspection, violation, and crash data submitted by state authorities and should be checked for accuracy. Data inaccuracies can have a serious impact on a truck driver's career. If a driver finds erroneous data on their driving record, there is a way to contest it. Just like motor carriers, drivers have the right to view and challenge their MCMIS record through the DataQs system. By logging on to the website http://datags.fmecsa.dot.gov/login.asp, drivers can view their profiles. If inaccurate information is discov- ered, a driver can submit a Request for Data Review (RDR) online through the website. Incorrect information can remain on a driver's ZB