# 49 CFR § 240.11: Penalties and consequences for noncompliance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.11

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 240.11
- **Heading:** Penalties and consequences for noncompliance
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 240—QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) A person who violates any requirement of this part or causes the violation of any such requirement is subject to a civil penalty of at least the minimum civil monetary penalty and not more than the ordinary maximum civil monetary penalty per violation. However, penalties may be assessed against individuals only for willful violations, and a penalty not to exceed the aggravated maximum civil monetary penalty per violation may be assessed, where a grossly negligent violation, or a pattern of repeated violations, has created an imminent hazard of death or injury to persons, or a death or injury has occurred. See 49 CFR part 209, appendix A. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. See FRA's website at https://railroads.dot.gov/ for a statement of agency civil penalty policy.
(b) A person who violates any requirement of this part or causes the violation of any such requirement may be subject to disqualification from all safety-sensitive service in accordance with part 209 of this chapter.
(c) A person who knowingly and willfully falsifies a record or report required by this part may be subject to criminal penalties under 49 U.S.C. 21311.
(d) In addition to the enforcement methods referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section, FRA may also address violations of this part by use of the emergency order, compliance order, and/or injunctive provisions of the Federal rail safety laws.
[56 FR 28254, June 19, 1991]
Editorial Note:For Federal Register citations affecting § 240.11, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 240.1 § 240.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.3 § 240.3 Application and responsibility for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.5 § 240.5 Effect and construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.7 § 240.7 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.9 § 240.9 Waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.11 § 240.11 Penalties and consequences for noncompliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.101 § 240.101 Certification program required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.101.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.103 § 240.103 Approval of design of individual railroad programs by FRA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.103.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.104 § 240.104 Criteria for determining whether movement of roadway maintenance equipment or a dual purpose vehicle requires a certified locomotive engineer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.104.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.105 § 240.105 Criteria for selection of designated supervisors of locomotive engineers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.105.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.107 § 240.107 Types of service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.107.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.109 § 240.109 General criteria for eligibility based on prior safety conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.109.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.111 § 240.111 Individual's duty to furnish data on prior safety conduct as motor vehicle operator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.111.md)
- [49 CFR § 240.113 § 240.113 Individual's duty to furnish data on prior safety conduct as an employee of a different railroad.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-240.113.md)

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