Obtaining a driver’s license is something nearly every person does when they become of age. On the other hand, much fewer people acquire their right to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV).
Earning a driver’s license for and learning how to drive a CMV can be a difficult process. These vehicles are much larger than average passenger vehicles and require a higher degree of experience, skills, and physical abilities.
To obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), a person much complete skills and knowledge tests, which determine whether that person is fit to drive these large vehicles.
Drivers who hold a CDL are held to a high standard of care when operating such vehicles. This means that if CDL holders commit serious traffic violation or a crime such as driving under the influence (DUI), they can lose their abilities to hold CDL certifications. Most of the time, driving laws are much stricter for CDL holders.
Alcohol-Related Convictions for Commercial Drivers
Below are some driving laws that commercial drivers must follow:
- For commercial drivers, blood alcohol levels cannot be equal to or in excess of .04
- The driver cannot operate a motor vehicle while he or she is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance
- The driver cannot refuse to submit to a test to determine their alcohol concentration when driving a commercial motor vehicle
- The driver cannot operate a commercial motor vehicle while in possession of a controlled substance
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