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Speeding Ticket Issues for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Holders
Many truckers wonder if a CDL speeding ticket will threaten their commercial driver’s license (CDL) and thus their livelihood. In other words, can getting one or more speeding tickets mean that your CDL will be revoked?
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Does a Speeding Ticket in a Personal Vehicle Affect CDL Privileges?
Truck drivers who have a commercial driver's license (CDL) are held to a high standard when it comes to driving safety. CDL holders face stiff fines and points for speeding tickets.
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Violations and Criminal Convictions That Can Lead to CDL Revocation
How you can lose your commercial driving privileges by being convicted of a serious violation or major violation or point-related suspensions.
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How Does a DUI Affect CDL Privileges?
If you're a commercial driver and get a DUI, it basically means you won't be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for a while.
Commercial Driving Laws and Licenses
You need a commercial license if you're driving:
- any combination of vehicles with gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (with the towed vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) in excessive of 10,000 pounds)
- a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more (or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds)
- any vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons (including the driver), or
- any vehicle required by federal regulations to have a placard while transporting hazardous materials.
More Legal Topics
- Child Restraint Laws
- Disabled Parking Permits
- Distracted Driving Laws - Cellphone Use and Text Messaging
- Driver's License Point Systems
- Driving Without a License
- Fighting Your Ticket
- Illegal Car Modifications
- Insurance and Financial Responsibility Laws
- Reckless Driving
- Running Stop Signs and Red Lights
- Speeding Laws
- State Driving Laws
- Teen Driving Laws
- Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Manslaughter
- Child Restraint Laws
- Disabled Parking Permits
- Distracted Driving Laws - Cellphone Use and Text Messaging
- Driver's License Point Systems
- Driving Without a License
- Fighting Your Ticket
- Illegal Car Modifications
- Insurance and Financial Responsibility Laws
- Reckless Driving
- Running Stop Signs and Red Lights
- Speeding Laws
- State Driving Laws
- Teen Driving Laws
- Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Manslaughter
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