This is one of the most misunderstood DOT issues I see. There are two different systems at play: 🚓 Enforcement Side (State / Officer) A warning means: • No citation • No fine • No court appearance The officer is simply saying: 👉 “I’m not ticketing you today.” 📊 FMCSA / CSA Side (Completely Separate System) FMCSA does not care if it was a ticket or a warning. If a violation is: ✔️ Observed ✔️ Documented ✔️ Written on a roadside inspection ➡️ It counts against the carrier’s