May a State issue a “conditional,” “occupational” or “hardship” license that includes CDL driving privileges when a CDL holder loses driving privileges to operate a private passenger vehicle (non-CMV)?
§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions
Guidance Q&A
Question 7: May a State issue a “conditional,” “occupational” or “hardship” license that includes CDL driving privileges when a CDL holder loses driving privileges to operate a private passenger vehicle (non-CMV)?
Guidance: No. Under 49 CFR 384.210, a State may not knowingly issue a CLP, CDL, or a commercial special license or permit (including a provisional or temporary license) permitting a person to drive a CMV during a period in which the CLP or CDL holder’s noncommercial driving privilege has been disqualified.
Regulatory Topic:
Commercial Driver License Standards; Hardship License CDL Privileges
Effective Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Issued Date: Friday, March 1, 2019