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Your commercial drivers license can also be disqualified if you are convicted or plead guilty of driving after you were issued an out-of-service order and that order has not been cancelled or withdrawn. The penalty is the suspension of your commercial driver’s license for 90 days to one year for the first violation, from one to 5 years for the second violation in any 10-year period, and from 3 to 5 years for the third violation in any 10-year period.
A CDL can also be disqualified if you are found liable or guilty of 2 or more serious traffic violations within a 3-year period. Serious violations are
- Speeding in a commercial vehicle at a speed fifteen (15) or more miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit;
- Reckless driving in any motor vehicle;
- Violating a District or state traffic law, rule or regulation in connection with a fatal traffic accident in any motor vehicle
- Improper or erratic traffic lane changes while operating a commercial vehicle
- Operating a commercial vehicle without obtaining a commercial driver's license;
- Following the vehicle ahead too closely while operating a commercial vehicle
- Driving a commercial vehicle without the proper class of CDL and/or endorsement for the specific vehicle group being operated, or the number of passengers or type of cargo being transported.
- Driving a commercial motor vehicle while not in possession of a commercial driver's license.
- Texting while driving
- Use of a hand-held mobile telephone while driving
A CDL holder who is found “guilty” of committing any of the above may have his or her commercial driver’s license disqualified for sixty (60) days for any person convicted of two (2) serious traffic violations; or one hundred and twenty (120) days for any person convicted of three (3) or more serious traffic violations.
DEFENDING COMMERCIAL DRIVERS
Sean Riley is an experienced traffic attorney practicing law in Washington D.C. He is a knowledgeable authority on D.C. traffic laws and regulations and interrelated areas of administrative and criminal law. Attorney Riley is known for zealous client representation and a commitment to results.
For more information about our ability to represent commercial drivers on D.C. disqualifications, traffic infractions and criminal charges call (771) 220-7271 for a free consultation.