395.22G

395.22G Violation: Portable ELD Not Properly Mounted

A portable electronic logging device was recorded as not mounted in a fixed position visible to the driver while seated in the normal driving position.

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Plain-English answer

What does violation code 395.22G mean?

A portable electronic logging device was recorded as not mounted in a fixed position visible to the driver while seated in the normal driving position.

Why carriers pay attention

How 395.22G can affect a trucking safety record

This is an equipment-placement issue, not an hours calculation. Photographs of the actual mount, device, and driver sight line are often more useful than general ELD records.

FMCSA inspection data can flow into the Safety Measurement System used to organize carrier performance into Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories, commonly called FMCSA SMS BASICs. The carrier should verify the inspection, the assigned BASIC, and whether the violation is included in the official calculation.

How it gets cited

Common 395.22G inspection situations

  • A phone, tablet, or portable ELD is loose, stored, or mounted outside the driver’s normal view.

  • A fixed in-dash or integrated ELD is incorrectly treated as a portable device.

DataQ review

When a 395.22G violation may deserve a closer look

A DataQ challenge should identify a specific factual or legal error in the inspection data. These are review questions—not assumptions that the violation should be removed.

Potential review angles

  • The ELD was fixed and visible from the normal seated driving position.
  • The cited device was not the vehicle’s ELD.
  • The report identifies the wrong vehicle, mount, or equipment configuration.

Evidence to collect

  • Cab photographs from the driver’s seated position
  • ELD make, model, installation instructions, and mounting hardware
  • Inspection report description of the device and location
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Frequently asked questions

395.22G violation FAQ

What does a 395.22G violation mean?

A portable electronic logging device was recorded as not mounted in a fixed position visible to the driver while seated in the normal driving position.

Which FMCSA SMS BASIC is associated with 395.22G?

Code 395.22G is commonly associated with the Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC in the FMCSA Safety Measurement System. Inclusion and weighting should be confirmed on the carrier’s official record.

Can a trucking company challenge a 395.22G violation?

A carrier may submit an FMCSA DataQs Request for Data Review when the underlying inspection data is incomplete or incorrect. A repair made after the inspection does not by itself prove the original 395.22G finding was wrong.

What evidence helps review a 395.22G violation?

Useful evidence may include cab photographs from the driver’s seated position, eld make, model, installation instructions, and mounting hardware, inspection report description of the device and location. The best evidence is tied to the cited vehicle, driver, location, and inspection time.

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Related DOT violation codes

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395.8EFalse Record of Duty StatusELD and hours of service395.8AELDNo Record of Duty Status When ELD RequiredELD and hours of service395.8Record of Duty Status Form and MannerELD and hours of service395.3A3IDriving Beyond the 11-Hour LimitHours of service

Source references: 49 CFR 395.22 and FMCSA roadside inspection data. This guide is general information and does not guarantee a DataQs outcome or replace legal advice.