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Table 1 to Sec. 383.51
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For a first conviction
or refusal to be
tested while operating For a second
a CMV transporting conviction or refusal For a second
For a first conviction hazardous materials to be tested in a conviction or refusal
or refusal to be tested For a first conviction required to be separate incident of to be tested in a
while operating a CMV, or refusal to be tested placarded under the any combination of separate incident of
If a driver operates a motor a person required to while operating a non- Hazardous Materials offenses in this Table any combination of
vehicle and is convicted of: have a CDL and a CDL CMV, a CDL holder must Regulations (49 CFR while operating a CMV, offenses in this Table
holder must be be disqualified from part 172, subpart F), a person required to while operating a non-
disqualified from operating a CMV for . . a person required to have a CDL and a CDL CMV, a CDL holder must
operating a CMV for . . . have a CDL and CDL holder must be be disqualified from
. holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for .
disqualified from operating a CMV for . . .
operating a CMV for . . .
. .
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(1) Being under the influence 1 year................. 1 year................. 3 years............... Life.................. Life.
of alcohol as prescribed by
State law * * *.
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(2) Being under the influence 1 year................. 1 year................. 3 years............... Life.................. Life.
of a controlled substance * *
*.
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(3) Having an alcohol 1 year................. Not applicable......... 3 years............... Life.................. Not applicable.
concentration of 0.04 or
greater while operating a CMV
* * *.
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(4) Refusing to take an 1 year................. 1 year................. 3 years............... Life.................. Life.
alcohol test as required by a
State or jurisdiction under
its implied consent laws or
regulations as defined in
Sec. 383.72 of this part * *
*.
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(5) Leaving the scene of an 1 year................. 1 year................. 3 years............... Life.................. Life.
accident * * *.
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(6) Using the vehicle to 1 year................. 1 year................. 3 years............... Life.................. Life.
commit a felony, other than a
felony described in paragraph
(b)(9) of this table * * *.
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(7) Driving a CMV when, as a 1 year................. Not applicable......... 3 years............... Life.................. Not applicable.
result of prior violations
committed operating a CMV,
the driver's CDL is revoked,
suspended, or canceled, or
the driver is disqualified
from operating a CMV.
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(8) Causing a fatality through 1 year................. Not applicable......... 3 years............... Life.................. Not applicable.
the negligent operation of a
CMV, including but not
limited to the crimes of
motor vehicle manslaughter,
homicide by motor vehicle and
negligent homicide.
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(9) Using the vehicle in the Life-not eligible for Life-not eligible for Life-not eligible for Life-not eligible for Life-not eligible for
commission of a felony 10-year reinstatement. 10-year reinstatement. 10-year reinstatement. 10-year reinstatement. 10-year reinstatement
involving manufacturing,
distributing, or dispensing a
controlled substance * * *.
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(c) Disqualification for serious traffic violations. Table 2 to
Sec. 383.51 contains a list of the offenses and the periods for which a
driver must be disqualified, depending upon the type of vehicle the
driver is operating at the time of the violation, as follows:
Table 2 to Sec. 383.51
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For a third or subsequent
For a second conviction of For a second conviction of conviction of any For a third or subsequent
any combination of offenses any combination of offenses combination of offenses in conviction of any
in this Table in a separate in this Table in a separate this Table in a separate combination of offenses in
If the driver operates a motor incident within a 3-year incident within a 3-year incident within a 3-year this Table in a separate
and is convicted of: period while operating a CMV, period while operating a non- period while operating a incident within a 3-year
a person required to have a CMV, a CDL holder must be CMV, a person required to period while operating a non-
CDL and a CDL holder must be disqualified from operating have a CDL and a CDL holder CMV, a CDL holder must be
disqualified from operating a a CMV for... must be disqualified from disqualified from operating
CMV for... operating a CMV for... a CMV for...
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(1) Speeding excessively, 60 days...................... 60 days..................... 120 days.................... 120 days.
involving any speed of 24.1
kmph (15 mph) or more above
the posted speed limit * * *.
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(2) Driving recklessly, as 60 days...................... 60 days..................... 120 days.................... 120 days.
defined by State or local law
or regulation, including but,
not limited to, offenses of
driving a motor vehicle in
willful or wanton disregard
for the safety of persons or
property * * *.
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(3) Making improper or erratic 60 days...................... 60 days..................... 120 days.................... 120 days.
traffic lane changes * * *.
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(4) Following the vehicle ahead 60 days...................... 60 days..................... 120 days.................... 120 days.
too closely * * *.
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(5) Violating State or local 60 days...................... 60 days..................... 120 days.................... 120 days.
law relating to motor vehicle
traffic control (other than a
parking violation) arising in
connection with a fatal
accident * * *.
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(6) Driving a CMV without 60 days...................... Not applicable.............. 120 days.................... Not applicable.
obtaining a CDL.
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(7) Driving a CMV without a CDL 60 days...................... Not applicable.............. 120 days.................... Not applicable.
in the driver's possession \1\.
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(8) Driving a CMV without the 60 days...................... Not applicable.............. 120 days.................... Not applicable.
proper class of CDL and/or
endorsements for the specific
vehicle group being operated
or for the passengers or type
of cargo being transported.
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\1\ Any individual who provides proof to the enforcement authority that issued the citation, by the date the individual must appear in court or pay any
fine for such a violation, that the individual held a valid CDL on the date the citation was issued, shall not be guilty of this offense.
(d) Disqualification for railroad-highway grade crossing offenses.
Table 3 to Sec. 383.51 contains a list of the offenses and the periods
for which a driver must be disqualified, when the driver is operating a
CMV at the time of the violation, as follows:
Table 3 to Sec. 383.51
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For a second conviction of any For a third or subsequent conviction
combination of offenses in this Table of any combination of offenses in
If the driver is convicted of For a first conviction a person in a separate incident within a 3- this Table in a separate incident
operating a CMV in violation of a required to have a CDL and a CDL year period, a person required to within a 3-year period, a person
Federal, State or local law because holder must be disqualified from have a CDL and a CDL holder must be required to have a CDL and a CDL
. . . operating a CMV for . . . disqualified from operating a CMV for holder must be disqualified from
. . . operating a CMV for . . .
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(1) The driver is not required to No less than 60 days................. No less than 120 days................ No less than 1 year.
always stop, but fails to slow
down and check that tracks are
clear of an approaching train * *
*.
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(2) The driver is not required to No less than 60 days................. No less than 120 days................ No less than 1 year.
always stop, but fails to stop
before reaching the crossing, if
the tracks are not clear * * *.
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(3) The driver is always required No less than 60 days................. No less than 120 days................ No less than 1 year.
to stop, but fails to stop before
driving onto the crossing * * *.
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(4) The driver fails to have No less than 60 days................. No less than 120 days................ No less than 1 year.
sufficient space to drive
completely through the crossing
without stopping * * *.
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(5) The driver fails to obey a No less than 60 days................. No less than 120 days................ No less than 1 year.
traffic control device or the
directions of an enforcement
official at the crossing * * *.
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(6) The driver fails to negotiate a No less than 60 days................. No less than 120 days................ No less than 1 year.
crossing because of insufficient
undercarriage clearance * * *.
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(e) Disqualification for violating out-of-service orders. Table 4
to Sec. 383.51 contains a list of the offenses and periods for which a
driver must be disqualified when the driver is operating a CMV at the
time of the violation, as follows:
Table 4 to Sec. 383.51
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For a second conviction in a separate For a third or subsequent conviction
For a first conviction while incident within a 10-year period in a separate incident within a 10-
If the driver operates a CMV and is operating a CMV, a person required to while operating a CMV, a person year period while operating a CMV, a
convicted of . . . have a CDL and a CDL holder must be required to have a CDL and a CDL person required to have a CDL and a
disqualified from operating a CMV for holder must be disqualified from CDL holder must be disqualified from
. . . operating a CMV for . . . operating a CMV for . . .
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(1) Violating a driver or vehicle No less than 90 days or more than 1 No less than 1 year or more than 5 No less than 3 years or more than 5
out-of-service order while year. years. years.
transporting nonhazardous
materials . . .
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(2) Violating a driver or vehicle No less than 180 days or more than 2 No less than 3 years or more than 5 No less than 3 years or more than 5
out-of-service order while years. years. years.
transporting hazardous materials
required to be placarded under
part 172, subpart F of this title,
or while operating a vehicle
designed to transport 16 or more
passengers, including the driver .
. .
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