Glossary · updated October 30, 2026
UCR Citation
Also known as: UCR Fine
By Korey Sharp-Paar · Reviewed by the Fast Trucking Compliance team
Definition
A UCR citation is a monetary penalty issued for a UCR violation at a roadside inspection or audit. State fines for operating without a valid UCR are set by each jurisdiction. Citations are separate from the UCR fee itself, which still must be paid. State troopers and commercial-vehicle inspectors verify a carrier's current-year UCR against the national database at roadside inspections and weigh stations, primarily in participating states. Enforcement for a registration year begins January 1, and UCR has no statutory grace period. FMCSA does not directly revoke MC or USDOT authority for a missed UCR.
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UCR Violation Penalties & Fines by StateUCR violations are enforced by the participating states under their own laws. Any citation, fine, or court costs are separate from the unpaid UCR fee itself.
Related terms
- UCR Enforcement(Roadside Enforcement)
- OOS / Out-of-Service Order
- UCR Late Filing(Missed UCR Deadline)