3 Enforcement Challenging Roadside Inspection Violations Using DataQs In anticipation of the risk that some of our grandfathered AOBRD customers could be improperly cited with certain ELD violations (e.g., screen cannot be viewed from outside of the truck or ELD data file transfer), below is a guide to help explain how customers can use the FMCSA DataQs system to challenge improper roadside inspection violations. WHAT IS DATAQS? and provide a brief explanation of why you’re challenging the DataQs is an online, electronic system designed for CMV drivers and violation. Once fully completed, click “Enter Violation”, and then motor carriers to file challenges to Federal and State truck and bus the “Next” button at bottom right. safety data (e.g., roadside inspection or crash-related data) released 6. On the “Add a Request – Step 5” page, read the information, to the public by FMCSA. The DataQs system is an FMCSA system and then attach any documents you have that support your that automatically forwards data challenges to the appropriate challenge. Click the “Next” button at bottom right. Federal or State office for review and resolution. 7. On the “Add a Request – Step 6” page, review the information and, if correct, confirm your request (i.e, your MUST I REGISTER TO USE DATAQS? challenge) by clicking the orange “Submit” button. You will Yes, to use DataQs, you must register and create an account. If you receive a confirmation email that the request has been have not done so, go to https://dataqs.fmcsa.dot.gov and first create properly submitted. an “FMCSA Portal Account.” Once created, you can login to your portal account to use DataQs. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, AND HOW LONG HOW DO I SUBMIT A CHALLENGE USING WILL IT TAKE? DATAQS? Your request will be automatically routed to the correct State for action. FMCSA’s goal for a response time is 10 business days. 1. On the main “My DataQs” page click on the orange “Add a Request” button. Depending on the State, the number of requests in the queue in that 2. On the “Add a Request – Step 1” page, click on “Inspections/ State, and the complexity of your request, it could take longer than Violations” under the “Roadside” category; to go to the next 10 business days for it to be handled, and a decision rendered. page, click on “Next” at bottom right. 3. On the “Add a Request – Step 2” page, click on “Violation If you’re logged in to the DataQs system, you can view the status is incorrect, listed multiple times, or missing Intermodal of your request/challenge on the “My DataQs” dashboard. There Equipment Provider (IEP)/shipper information”; to go to the are numerous ‘status’ types a user might see as a request moves next page, click on the “Next” at bottom right. through the review process. Examples of the status include: “Open 4. On the “Add a Request – Step 3” page, read the information – In Review,” “Open– Pending Officer Comments,” “Open – Pending presented then click on the “Next” at bottom right. Court/Administrative Comments,” “Closed – No Data Correction Made,” and “Closed – Data Correction Made.” These are examples, 5. On the “Add a Request – Step 4” page, you must enter and there are several other status types. information from the inspection report that you’re challenging. Enter information in the “Report Number” date fields and, if You will receive email notifications each time the status of your the inspection report is in the FMCSA system, much of the request changes, and when a decision is made and your request page should be automatically populated with information. You is closed. will also need to manually enter some requested information, 14