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If you are convicted of certain traffic violations
while operating a commerical motor vehicle (CMV),
you are subject to stiffer penalties which may result
in the suspension or revocation of your CDL. Your operator/chauffeur
license may also be affected, depending on the severity
of the violation.
Any traffic violation in a non-commercial motor vehicle
resulting in a suspension or revocation of your operator/chauffeur
license will also result in a suspension or revocation
of your CDL.
The following information outlines the various penalties
for convictions of alcohol-related offenses and other
serious traffic violations committed while operating
a CMV.
Category I violations include:
- A traffic violation connected with a fatal accident
- Speeding 15 mph or more over the posted limit
- Following too closely
- Careless driving
- Changing/using lanes erratically/improperly
If charged and convicted, your CDL will be:
Suspended for 60 days for any two violations in separate
incidents in three years
Suspended for 120 days for any three or more violations
in separate incidents in three years Additionally, points
may be added to your driving record.
Category II violations include:
- Operating under the influence of a controlled substance
- Leaving the scene of a CMV accident
- Committing a felony using a CMV
- Manslaughter
- Fleeing/eluding a law enforcement officer (felony)
If charged and convicted, your CDL will be:
Suspended for one year for a first violation; three
years, if transporting hazardous materials;
Revoked for a minimum of ten years for any two Category
II violations occurring in separate;
incidents, or any one of them a second time in any time
period;
If charged with and convicted of reckless driving,
negligent homicide, or fleeing/eluding a law enforcement
officer (misdemeanor), your CDL will be suspended for
one year.
If charged with and convicted of committing a felony
involving the manufacture or distribution of acontrolled
substance, your CDL will be revoked for a minimum of
ten years.
Your operator/chauffeur license may also be suspended
or revoked and points may be added to your driving record.
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