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383.51

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If a driver commits a felony while operating a CMV but not in the employ of a motor carrier, is the offense disqualifying?

§391.15 Disqualification of drivers.

Guidance Q&A

Question 9: If a driver commits a felony while operating a CMV but not in the employ of a motor carrier, is the offense disqualifying?

Guidance: No. There are 2 conditions required to be present for a felony conviction...

Do the disqualification provisions of §391.15 apply to offenses committed by a driver who is using a company vehicle for personal reasons while off-duty?

§391.15 Disqualification of drivers.

Guidance Q&A

Question 5: Do the disqualification provisions of §391.15 apply to offenses committed by a driver who is using a company vehicle for personal reasons while off-duty?

Guidance: No. Generally, the...

Must the State use the offense date or the conviction date to determine if two or more serious traffic *8472 convictions occurred within a 3-year period?

§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions

Guidance Q&A

Question 9: Must the State use the offense date or the conviction date to determine if two or more serious traffic *8472 convictions occurred within a 3-year period?

Guidance: The...

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?

§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?

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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...

Is a driver who possesses a valid CDL issued by his/her State of domicile, but who is suspended by another State for reasons unrelated to the violation of a motor vehicle traffic control law, disqualified from operating a CMV?

§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions

Guidance Q&A

Question 6: Is a driver who possesses a valid CDL issued by his/her State of domicile, but who is suspended by another State for reasons unrelated to the violation of a motor vehicle traffic control law,...

If a CDL holder commits an offense that would normally be disqualifying, but the CDL holder is driving under the farm waiver in § 383.3(d)(1), must the conviction result in a disqualification and action against the CDL holder?

§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions

Guidance Q&A

Question 5: If a CDL holder commits an offense that would normally be disqualifying, but the CDL holder is driving under the farm waiver in § 383.3(d)(1), must the conviction result in a disqualification and...

What is meant by leaving the scene of an accident involving a CMV?

§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions

Guidance Q&A

Question 4: What is meant by leaving the scene of an accident involving a CMV?

Guidance: As used in part 383, the disqualifying offense of “leaving the scene of an accident...

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...

If a State disqualifies a driver for two convictions for serious traffic violations under § 383.51 and that driver is then reinstated and commits a third serious violation, what additional period of disqualification must be imposed on that driver?

§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions

Guidance Q&A

Question 2: If a State disqualifies a driver for two convictions for serious traffic violations under § 383.51 and that driver is then reinstated and commits a third serious violation, what additional period...