49 CFR 222.11 – What are the penalties for failure to comply with this part?
Any person who violates any requirement of this part or causes the violation of any such requirement is subject to a civil penalty of least $1,086 and not more than $35,516 per violation, except that: Penalties may be assessed against individuals only for willful violations, and, where a grossly negligent violation or a pattern of repeated violations has created an imminent hazard of death or injury to persons, or has caused death or injury, a penalty not to exceed $142,063 per violation may be assessed. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Any 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. FRA’s website at www.fra.dot.gov contains a schedule of civil penalty amounts used in connection with this part.
