If you are convicted of any of the following offenses within a 10-year period of time (which is measured from the date of “arrest” to the date of “arrest” for which the conviction was obtained), WHETHER YOU ARE IN A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE or a NON-COMMERCIAL VEHICLE, your commercial driver’s license will be suspended:  

• Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the posted speed limit;
• Reckless driving;
• Improper or erratic lane change (not including failure to signal a lane change);
• Following too closely;
• Any traffic violation in connection with a fatal accident;
• Operation of a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver’s license;
• Operation of a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver’s license in the driver’s possession;
• Operation of a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver’s license of the proper class and/or endorsements for the specific vehicle being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo transported

NOTE: The first conviction shall not cause a disqualification of the driver’s commercial driving privileges.  However, the second conviction within the 10-year period will cause a 60-day suspension of the driver’s commercial privileges.  The third conviction within the 10-year period will cause a 120-day suspension of the driver’s commercial privileges.    

NOTE: The disqualification of a commercial driver’s license caused by conviction of any of the above-referenced offenses will “run” consecutively—not concurrently.  Also, for the purposes of counting convictions for these offenses, the convictions must arise out of separate incidents.   

A NOLO CONTENDERE plea will NOT be accepted by the Department of Drivers Services for any conviction received in the operation of a commercial vehicle.   

No limited driving permit is available for this period of suspension.  If you possess a CDL or you are considering obtaining a CDL and you face a traffic charge, we recommend you seek legal counsel.  Contact our office today to schedule a FREE consultation.