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Section 383.51 of the FMCSRs disqualifies a driver if certain offenses were committed while operating a CMV. Will the States be required to identify on the motor vehicle driver’s record the class of vehicle being operated when a violation occurs?

§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions

Guidance Q&A

Question 3: Section 383.51 of the FMCSRs disqualifies a driver if certain offenses were committed while operating a CMV. Will the States be required to identify on the motor vehicle driver’s record the class of vehicle being operated when a violation occurs?

 

Guidance: No, the State must only identify whether the violation occurred in a CMV, not the specific class of CMV. The only other indication that is required is if the vehicle was carrying HM as defined in § 383.5.

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