§ 383.51 Disqualification of drivers.

(a) General. (1) A driverperson required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified shallmust not drive a commercial motor vehicleCMV.
(2) An employer shallmust not knowingly allow, require, permit, or authorize a driver who is disqualified to drive a commercial motor vehicleCMV.
(3) A holder of a CLP or CDL is subject to disqualification sanctions designated in paragraphs (b) Disqualificationand for(c) drivingof whilethis undersection, if the influence,holder leavingdrives a CMV or non-CMV and is convicted of the sceneviolations listed in those paragraphs.
(4) Determining first and subsequent violations. For purposes of andetermining accident,first orand commissionsubsequent violations of the offenses specified in this subpart, each conviction for any offense listed in Tables 1 through 4 to this section resulting from a felonyseparate incident, whether committed in a CMV or non-CMV, must be counted.
(15) GeneralThe ruledisqualification period must be in addition to any other previous periods of disqualification.
(6) Reinstatement after lifetime disqualification. A driverState whomay isreinstate convictedany ofdriver adisqualified disqualifyingfor offenselife specifiedfor offenses described in paragraphparagraphs (b)(21) through (8) of this section (Table 1 to § 383.51) after 10 years, isif disqualifiedthat forperson has voluntarily entered and successfully completed an appropriate rehabilitation program approved by the periodState. Any person who has been reinstated in accordance with this provision and who is subsequently convicted of timea specifieddisqualifying offense described in paragraphparagraphs (b)(31) through (8) of this section, if(Table the1 offenseto was§ committed383.51) whilemust operatingnot abe reinstated.
(7) A foreign commercial motordriver vehicleis subject to disqualification under this subpart.
(2b) DisqualifyingDisqualification for major offenses. TheTable following1 offensesto are§ disqualifying383.51 contains a list of the offenses:
(i) Drivingand periods for which a commercialperson motorwho is required to have a CLP or CDL is disqualified, depending upon the type of vehicle whilethe underdriver is operating at the influencetime of alcohol.the Thisviolation, shallas includefollows:
(A)If Driving a commercialdriver operates a motor vehicle and is convicted of: For a first conviction or refusal to be tested while theoperating a CMV, a person's alcoholrequired concentrationto ishave 0.04a percentCLP or more;CDL and a CLP or
(B) DrivingCDL underholder themust influencebe ofdisqualified alcoholfrom operating a CMV for * * * For a first conviction or refusal to be tested while operating a non-CMV, asa prescribedCLP byor StateCDL law;holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for * * * For a first conviction or
(C) Refusalrefusal to undergobe suchtested testingwhile operating a CMV transporting hazardous materials as isdefined in § 383.5, a person required byto anyhave Statea CLP or jurisdictionCDL and a CLP or CDL holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for * * * For a second conviction or refusal to be tested in thea enforcementseparate incident of §any 383.51(b)(2)(i)(A)combination orof (B)offenses in this Table while operating a CMV, a person required to have a CLP or §CDL 392.5(and a)(2).
(ii) DrivingCLP or CDL holder must be disqualified from operating a commercialCMV motorfor vehicle* * * For a second conviction or refusal to be tested in a separate incident of any combination of offenses in this Table while operating a non-CMV, a CLP or CDL holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for * * *
(1) Being under the influence of aalcohol controlledas substanceprescribed asby definedState underlaw Section* 102* * 1 year 1 year 3 years Life Life.
(62) ofBeing under the Controlledinfluence Substancesof Acta (21controlled U.S.C.substance 802(6)),* including* all* 1 substancesyear 1 listedyear 3 inyears Life Life.
(3) SchedulesHaving Ian throughalcohol Vconcentration of 210.04 CFRor partgreater 1308,while asoperating theya mayCMV be* amended* from* 1 timeyear Not toapplicable 3 timeyears Life Not applicable.
(4) ScheduleRefusing Ito substancestake arean identifiedalcohol intest appendixas Drequired ofby thisa subchapterState andor Schedulesjurisdiction IIunder throughits Vimplied areconsent identifiedlaws or regulations as defined in appendix§ E383.72 of this subchapterpart * * * 1 year 1 year 3 years Life Life.
(iii5) Leaving the scene of an accident involving* a* commercial* 1 motoryear 1 vehicle;year 3 years Life Life.
(iv6) AUsing felony involving the usevehicle ofto commit a commercial motor vehiclefelony, other than a felony described in paragraph (b)(29) or (v10) of this section;table * * * 1 year 1 year 3 years Life Life.
(7) Driving a CMV when, as a result of prior violations committed operating a CMV, the driver's CLP or CDL is revoked, suspended, or canceled, or the driver is disqualified from operating a CMV 1 year Not applicable 3 years Life Not applicable.
(v8) TheCausing usea fatality through the negligent operation of a commercialCMV, including but not limited to the crimes of motor vehicle manslaughter, homicide by motor vehicle and negligent homicide 1 year Not applicable 3 years Life Not applicable.
(9) Using the vehicle in the commission of a felony involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance when* defined* as* Life-not anyeligible substancefor under10-year Sectionreinstatement Life-not 102eligible for 10-year reinstatement Life-not eligible for 10-year reinstatement Life-not eligible for 10-year reinstatement Life-not eligible for 10-year reinstatement
(610) ofUsing a CMV in the Controlledcommission Substancesof Acta (21felony involving an act or practice of severe forms of trafficking in persons, as defined and described in 22 U.S.C. 8027102(611)) Life—not includingeligible allfor substances10-year listedreinstatement Not inapplicable Life—not Scheduleseligible Ifor through10-year Vreinstatement Life—not ofeligible 21for CFR10-year partreinstatement Not 1308,applicable.
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(3)disqualified, Durationdepending ofupon disqualificationthe fortype drivingof whilevehicle under the influence,driver leavingis operating at the scenetime of anthe accidentviolation, oras commissionfollows:
If ofthe adriver felony—(i)operates Firsta offenders.motor Avehicle driverand who is convicted of: For ana offensesecond describedconviction inof paragraphsany (b)(2)(i)combination throughof (b)(2)(iv)offenses ofin this sectionTable in a separate incident within a 3-year period while operating a CMV, isa person required to have a CLP or CDL and a CLP or CDL holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for * * * For a periodsecond conviction of oneany combination of offenses in this Table in a separate incident within a 3-year providedperiod thewhile vehicleoperating wasa notnon-CMV, transportinga hazardousCLP materialsor requiredCDL toholder must be placardeddisqualified underfrom operating a CMV, if the Hazardousconviction Materialsresults Transportationin Actthe (49revocation, U.S.C.cancellation, App.or 1801suspension of the CLP or CDL holder's license or non-1813).
(ii)CMV Firstdriving offendersprivileges, transportingfor hazardous* materials.* A* For drivera whothird isor convictedsubsequent conviction of anany offensecombination describedof offenses in paragraphsthis (b)(2)(i)Table throughin (b)(2)(iv)a ofseparate thisincident sectionwithin a 3-year period while operating a CMV, isa person required to have a CLP or CDL and a CLP or CDL holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for * * * For a periodthird or subsequent conviction of threeany yearscombination ifof theoffenses vehiclein wasthis transportingTable hazardousin materialsa requiredseparate toincident within a 3-year period while operating a non-CMV, a CLP or CDL holder must be placardeddisqualified underfrom operating a CMV, if the Hazardousconviction Materialsresults Transportationin Actthe revocation, cancellation, or suspension of the CLP or CDL holder's license or non-CMV driving privileges, for * * *
(491) U.S.C.Speeding Appexcessively, involving any speed of 24.1 1801-1813kmph (15 mph) or more above the regulated or posted speed limit 60 days 60 days 120 days 120 days.
(iii2) FirstDriving offendersrecklessly, ofas controlleddefined substanceby felonies.State Aor driverlocal wholaw isor convictedregulation, including but, not limited to, offenses of andriving offensea describedmotor vehicle in paragraphwillful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property 60 days 60 days 120 days 120 days.
(b3) Making improper or erratic traffic lane changes 60 days 60 days 120 days 120 days.
(24)(v) ofFollowing thisthe section,vehicle isahead disqualifiedtoo forclosely 60 lifedays 60 days 120 days 120 days.
(iv5) SubsequentViolating offenders.State Aor driverlocal wholaw isrelating convictedto ofmotor anvehicle offensetraffic describedcontrol (other than a parking violation) arising in paragraphsconnection with a fatal accident 60 days 60 days 120 days 120 days.
(b6)(2)(i) throughDriving a CMV without obtaining a CLP or CDL 60 days Not applicable 120 days Not applicable.
(b7)(2)(iv) ofDriving thisa section,CMV iswithout disqualifieda forCLP lifeor ifCDL in the driver's hadpossession been1 60 convicteddays Not onceapplicable 120 beforedays Not inapplicable.
(8) Driving a separateCMV incidentwithout the proper class of anyCLP offenseor describedCDL inand/or paragraphsendorsements (b)(2)(i)for throughthe (b)(2)(iv)specific vehicle group being operated or for the passengers or type of thiscargo sectionbeing transported 60 days Not applicable 120 days Not applicable.
(v9) AnyViolating drivera disqualifiedState foror lifelocal underlaw §or 383ordinance on motor vehicle traffic control prohibiting texting while driving a CMV.51(b)(3)(iv)2 60 ofdays Not thisapplicable 120 paragraph,days Not whoapplicable.
(10) hasViolating botha voluntarilyState enrolledor inlocal andlaw successfullyor completed,ordinance anon appropriatemotor rehabilitationvehicle programtraffic whichcontrol meetsrestricting or prohibiting the standardsuse of his/hera State'shand-held drivermobile licensingtelephone agency,while maydriving applya toCMV.2 60 thedays Not licensingapplicable 120 agencydays Not forapplicable.
1 reinstatementAny ofindividual his/herwho commercialprovides driver'sproof license.to Suchthe applicantsenforcement shallauthority notthat beissued eligiblethe forcitation, reinstatementby fromthe date the Stateindividual unlessmust andappear untilin suchcourt timeor aspay he/sheany hasfine firstfor servedsuch a minimumviolation, disqualificationthat periodthe ofindividual 10held yearsa andvalid hasCLP fullyor metCDL on the licensingdate State'sthe standardscitation was issued, shall not be guilty of this offense.
2 Driving, for reinstatementthe purpose of this disqualification, means operating a commercial motor vehicle drivingon privileges. Should a reinstatedhighway, driverincluding bewhile subsequentlytemporarily convictedstationary because of anothertraffic, disqualifyinga offensetraffic control device, asor specifiedother inmomentary paragraphsdelays. (b)(2)(i)Driving throughdoes (b)(2)(iv)not ofinclude thisoperating section,a he/shecommercial shallmotor bevehicle permanentlywhen disqualifiedthe fordriver lifehas moved the vehicle to the side of, andor shalloff, bea ineligiblehighway toand againhas applyhalted forin a reductionlocation ofwhere the lifetimevehicle disqualificationcan safely remain stationary.
(cd) Disqualification for seriousrailroad-highway trafficgrade violations—(1)crossing Generaloffenses. ruleTable 3 to § 383.51 Acontains drivera list of the offenses and the periods for which a person who is convictedrequired ofto serioushave traffica violationsCLP or CDL is disqualified, forwhen the perioddriver ofis timeoperating specifieda inCMV paragraphat (c)(2)the time of thisthe sectionviolation, ifas follows:
If the offensesdriver wereis committedconvicted whileof operating a commercialCMV motorin vehicle.
(2)violation Duration of disqualificationa forFederal, seriousState trafficor violations—(i)local Secondlaw violationbecause * * *. For Aa driverfirst who,conviction duringa anyperson 3-yearrequired period,to ishave convicteda ofCLP twoor seriousCDL trafficand violationsa inCLP separateor incidents,CDL isholder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for * * * For a periodsecond conviction of 60any days.
(ii)combination Thirdof violation.offenses Ain driverthis who,Table duringin anya separate incident within a 3-year period, isa convictedperson ofrequired threeto serioushave traffica violationsCLP inor separateCDL incidents,and isa CLP or CDL holder must be disqualified forfrom operating a periodCMV offor 120* days.
(d)* Disqualification* For fora violationthird ofor out-subsequent conviction of-service orders—(1)any Generalcombination rule.of Aoffenses driverin whothis isTable convictedin ofa violatingseparate anincident outwithin a 3-of-serviceyear orderperiod, whilea drivingperson required to have a commercialCLP motoror vehicleCDL isand disqualifieda forCLP theor periodCDL ofholder timemust specifiedbe indisqualified paragraphfrom (d)(2)operating ofa thisCMV section.for In* addition,* such*
(1) The driver is subjectnot required to specialalways penaltiesstop, asbut containedfails into §slow 383.53(b).
(2)down Durationand ofcheck disqualificationthat fortracks violationare ofclear out-of-service orders—(i)an Firstapproaching violation.train A* driver* is* No disqualifiedless forthan not60 days No less than 90120 days No norless more than one1 year.
(2) ifThe the driver is convictednot ofrequired ato firstalways violationstop, ofbut anfails out-of-serviceto order.
(ii)stop Secondbefore violation.reaching Athe drivercrossing, isif disqualifiedthe fortracks are not clear * * * No less than one60 yeardays No norless more than five120 yearsdays No if,less duringthan any1 10-year.
(3) periodThe driver is always required to stop, but fails to stop before driving onto the drivercrossing is* convicted* of* No twoless violationsthan of60 out-of-servicedays No ordersless inthan separate120 incidentsdays No less than 1 year.
(iii4) ThirdThe ordriver subsequentfails violation.to Ahave driversufficient isspace disqualifiedto fordrive notcompletely through the crossing without stopping * * * No less than three60 yearsdays No norless more than five120 yearsdays No if,less duringthan any1 10-year.
(5) period,The the driver isfails convictedto ofobey threea traffic control device or morethe violationsdirections of out-of-servicean ordersenforcement inofficial separateat incidents.
(iv)the Specialcrossing rule* for* hazardous* No materialsless andthan passenger60 offensesdays No less than 120 days No less than 1 year.
(6) AThe driver isfails disqualifiedto fornegotiate a periodcrossing because of notinsufficient lessundercarriage thanclearance 180* days* nor* No moreless than two60 yearsdays No ifless thethan driver120 isdays No convictedless ofthan a1 firstyear.
(e) violationDisqualification offor anviolating out-of-service orderorders. whileTable transporting4 hazardousto materials§ required383.51 tocontains bea placardedlist underof the Hazardousoffenses Materialsand Transportationperiods Actfor (49which U.S.C.a app.person 1801-1813),who is required to have a CLP or whileCDL operatingis motordisqualified vehicleswhen designedthe todriver transportis moreoperating thana 15CMV passengersat the time of the violation, includingas follows:
If the driver. Aoperates drivera CMV and is disqualifiedconvicted forof * * * For a periodfirst ofconviction notwhile lessoperating thana threeCMV, yearsa norperson morerequired thanto fivehave yearsa if,CLP duringor anyCDL 10-yearand period,a theCLP driveror isCDL convictedholder ofmust anybe subsequentdisqualified violationsfrom ofoperating out-of-servicea orders,CMV for * * * For a second conviction in a separate incidents,incident within a 10-year period while transportingoperating hazardousa materialsCMV, a person required to behave placardeda underCLP theor HazardousCDL Materialsand Transportationa Act,CLP or whileCDL operatingholder motormust vehiclesbe designeddisqualified tofrom transportoperating morea thanCMV 15for passengers,* including* the* For driver.
(e)a Substantialthird complianceor bysubsequent States.conviction (1)in Nothinga inseparate thisincident rulewithin shalla be10-year construedperiod towhile requireoperating a StateCMV, a person required to applyhave itsa criminalCLP or otherCDL sanctionsand fora drivingCLP underor theCDL influenceholder tomust be disqualified from operating a personCMV foundfor to* have* operated*
(1) Violating a commercialdriver motoror vehicle without-of-service anorder alcoholwhile concentrationtransporting ofnonhazardous 0.04materials No percent,less exceptthan licensing180 sanctionsdays includingor suspension,more revocation,than 1 year No less than 2 years or cancellationmore than 5 years No less than 3 years or more than 5 years.
(2) AViolating Statea thatdriver enactsor andvehicle enforcesout-of-service throughorder licensingwhile sanctionstransporting thehazardous disqualificationsmaterials prescribedas defined in § 383.51(b)5, ator thewhile 0.04operating alcohola concentrationvehicle leveldesigned andto givestransport full16 faithor andmore creditpassengers, toincluding the disqualificationdriver No ofless commercialthan motor180 vehicledays driversor bymore otherthan States2 shallyears No beless deemedthan in3 substantialyears complianceor withmore sectionthan 12009(a)(3)5 ofyears No theless Commercialthan Motor3 Vehicleyears Safetyor Actmore ofthan 19865 years.
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