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Is a driver disqualified for driving a CMV while off-duty with a blood alcohol concentration over 0.04 percent?

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§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – Alcohol Questions

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: Is a driver disqualified for driving a CMV while off-duty with a blood alcohol concentration over 0.04 percent?

Guidance: Yes. Any person driving a CMV, as defined in § 383.5, regardless of the person’s duty status, must be disqualified if convicted of driving with a blood alcohol concentration over 0.04 percent.

Regulatory Topic: Commercial Driver License Standards; Alcohol-Related Disqualification
Effective Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Issued Date: Friday, March 1, 2019