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Lights & Reflective Device Violations

A searchable FMCSA Appendix A lighting, reflector, and conspicuity database with section numbers, plain-English descriptions, violation groups, severity weight, SMS impact, and practical carrier/driver coaching notes.

Source: FMCSA CSA/SMS Appendix A 129 Light/Reflective Rows CSA/SMS Ready
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Lighting Violation Database

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Source reference: FMCSA CSA/SMS Appendix A Violations List, uploaded lights/reflective category data. This page is a plain-English educational guide and is not legal advice.