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Must the State use the date of conviction, rather than the offense date, to calculate the starting and ending dates for the driver disqualification period specified in § 383.51?

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§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions

Guidance Q&A

Question 8: Must the State use the date of conviction, rather than the offense date, to calculate the starting and ending dates for the driver disqualification period specified in § 383.51?

 

Guidance: Yes, the State must use the date of conviction or a later date, rather than the offense date, as the basis for calculating the starting and ending dates for the driver disqualification period. The use of the conviction date or a later date ensures that the driver receives due process of law but still serves the full disqualification required.

Regulatory Topic: Commercial Driver License Standards; Date of Conviction
Effective Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Issued Date: Friday, March 1, 2019