§ 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.
(b3) DisqualificationA forholder drivingof whilea underCLP theor influence,CDL leavingis thesubject sceneto disqualification sanctions designated in paragraphs (b) and (c) of anthis accidentsection, if the holder drives a CMV or commissionnon-CMV and is convicted of athe felonyviolations listed in those paragraphs.
(14) GeneralDetermining rule.first Aand driversubsequent whoviolations. isFor convictedpurposes of adetermining disqualifyingfirst offenseand specifiedsubsequent inviolations paragraphof (b)(2)the ofoffenses specified in this sectionsubpart, iseach disqualifiedconviction for theany periodoffense oflisted timein specifiedTables in1 paragraphthrough (b)(3)4 ofto this section, ifresulting thefrom offensea wasseparate committedincident, whilewhether operatingcommitted in a commercialCMV motoror vehiclenon-CMV, must be counted.
(25) DisqualifyingThe offenses.disqualification Theperiod followingmust offensesbe arein disqualifyingaddition offenses:to any other previous periods of disqualification.
(i6) DrivingReinstatement aafter commerciallifetime motordisqualification. vehicleA whileState undermay thereinstate influenceany ofdriver alcohol.disqualified Thisfor shalllife include:
for offenses described in paragraphs (Ab)(1) Drivingthrough a(8) commercialof motorthis vehiclesection while(Table the1 person'sto alcohol§ concentration383.51) isafter 0.0410 percentyears, orif more;that or
(B)person Drivinghas undervoluntarily theentered influenceand ofsuccessfully alcohol,completed asan prescribedappropriate rehabilitation program approved by the State. law;Any or
(C)person Refusalwho tohas undergobeen suchreinstated testingin asaccordance iswith requiredthis byprovision anyand Statewho oris jurisdictionsubsequently inconvicted theof enforcementa ofdisqualifying §offense 383.51described in paragraphs (b)(21) through (i8)(A) orof this section (B),Table or1 to § 392383.5(a51)(2) must not be reinstated.
(ii7) DrivingA aforeign commercial motordriver vehicleis whilesubject to disqualification under thethis influencesubpart.
(b) ofDisqualification afor controlledmajor substanceoffenses. asTable defined1 byto § 383.551 ofcontains thisa part.
(iii)list Leavingof the sceneoffenses ofand anperiods accidentfor involvingwhich a commercialperson motorwho is required to have a CLP or CDL is disqualified, depending upon the type of vehicle;
(iv) Athe felonydriver involvingis operating at the usetime of the violation, as follows:
If a commercialdriver operates a motor vehicle, otherand thanis convicted of: For a felonyfirst describedconviction inor paragraphrefusal (b)(2)(v)to ofbe thistested section;while or
(v)operating Thea useCMV, ofa person required to have a commercialCLP motoror vehicleCDL inand thea commissionCLP ofor CDL holder must be disqualified from operating a felonyCMV involvingfor manufacturing,* distributing,* * For a first conviction or dispensingrefusal to be tested while operating a controllednon-CMV, substancea asCLP definedor byCDL §holder 383.5must ofbe thisdisqualified part.
(3)from Durationoperating ofa disqualificationCMV for driving* * * For a first conviction or refusal to be tested while underoperating thea influence,CMV leavingtransporting thehazardous scenematerials ofas andefined accidentin § 383.5, a person required to have a CLP or commissionCDL ofand a felony—(i)CLP Firstor offenders.CDL Aholder drivermust whobe isdisqualified convictedfrom ofoperating ana offenseCMV describedfor in* paragraphs* (b)(2)(i)* For througha (b)(2)(iv)second ofconviction thisor section,refusal isto disqualifiedbe fortested in a periodseparate incident of oneany yearcombination providedof theoffenses vehiclein wasthis notTable transportingwhile hazardousoperating materialsa CMV, a person required to behave placardeda underCLP theor HazardousCDL Materialsand Transportationa ActCLP (49or U.S.C.CDL 5101holder etmust seq.).
(ii)be Firstdisqualified offendersfrom transportingoperating hazardousa materials.CMV Afor driver* who* is* For convicteda ofsecond anconviction offenseor describedrefusal to be tested in paragraphsa (b)(2)(i)separate throughincident (b)(2)(iv)of any combination of offenses in this section,Table iswhile disqualifiedoperating fora non-CMV, a periodCLP ofor threeCDL yearsholder ifmust thebe vehicledisqualified wasfrom transportingoperating hazardousa materialsCMV requiredfor to* be* placarded*
(1) Being under the Hazardousinfluence Materialsof Transportationalcohol Actas (49prescribed U.S.C.by 5101State etlaw seq* * * 1 year 1 year 3 years Life Life.).
(iii2) FirstBeing offendersunder the influence of a controlled substance felonies.* A* driver* 1 whoyear 1 isyear 3 convictedyears Life Life.
(3) ofHaving an offensealcohol describedconcentration inof paragraph0.04 (b)(2)(v)or ofgreater thiswhile section,operating isa disqualifiedCMV for* life* * 1 year Not applicable 3 years Life Not applicable.
(iv4) SubsequentRefusing offenders.to Atake driveran whoalcohol istest convictedas ofrequired anby offensea describedState inor paragraphsjurisdiction (b)(2)(i)under throughits (b)(2)(iv)implied consent laws or regulations as defined in § 383.72 of this section,part is* disqualified* for* 1 lifeyear 1 ifyear 3 years Life Life.
(5) Leaving the driverscene hadof beenan convictedaccident once* before* in* 1 year 1 year 3 years Life Life.
(6) Using the vehicle to commit a separatefelony, incidentother ofthan anya offensefelony described in paragraphsparagraph (b)(29)(i) throughor (b10)(2)(iv) of this sectiontable * * * 1 year 1 year 3 years Life Life.
(v7) AnyDriving drivera disqualifiedCMV forwhen, lifeas undera §result 383.51(b)(3)(iv) of thisprior paragraphviolations committed operating a CMV, whothe hasdriver's bothCLP voluntarilyor enrolledCDL inis andrevoked, successfullysuspended, completedor canceled, anor appropriatethe rehabilitationdriver programis whichdisqualified meetsfrom theoperating standardsa ofCMV 1 his/heryear Not State'sapplicable 3 driveryears Life Not licensingapplicable.
(8) agency,Causing maya applyfatality tothrough the licensingnegligent agencyoperation forof reinstatementa CMV, including but not limited to the crimes of his/hermotor commercialvehicle driver'smanslaughter, license.homicide Suchby applicantsmotor shallvehicle notand benegligent eligiblehomicide 1 foryear Not reinstatementapplicable 3 fromyears Life Not applicable.
(9) Using the Statevehicle unlessin andthe untilcommission suchof timea asfelony he/sheinvolving hasmanufacturing, firstdistributing, servedor dispensing a minimumcontrolled disqualificationsubstance period* of* 10* Life-not yearseligible andfor has10-year fullyreinstatement Life-not meteligible thefor licensing10-year State'sreinstatement Life-not standardseligible for 10-year reinstatement Life-not ofeligible commercialfor motor10-year vehiclereinstatement Life-not drivingeligible privileges.for Should10-year areinstatement
(10) reinstatedUsing drivera beCMV subsequentlyin convictedthe commission of anothera disqualifyingfelony offense,involving asan specifiedact inor paragraphspractice (b)(2)(i)of throughsevere (b)(2)(iv)forms of thistrafficking sectionin persons, he/sheas shalldefined beand permanentlydescribed disqualifiedin for22 life,U.S.C. and7102(11) Life—not shalleligible befor ineligible10-year toreinstatement Not againapplicable Life—not applyeligible for a10-year reductionreinstatement Life—not ofeligible thefor lifetime10-year disqualificationreinstatement Not applicable.
(c) Disqualification for serious traffic violations—(1). GeneralTable rule2 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, fordepending upon the periodtype of timevehicle specifiedthe indriver paragraphis (c)(2)operating ofat thisthe section,time ifof the offensesviolation, wereas committedfollows:
If whilethe operatingdriver operates a commercial motor vehicle.
(2) Durationand is convicted of: For disqualificationa forsecond seriousconviction trafficof violations—(i)any Secondcombination violation.of Aoffenses driverin who,this duringTable anyin a separate incident within a 3-year period while operating a CMV, isa convictedperson ofrequired twoto serioushave traffica violationsCLP inor separateCDL incidents,and isa CLP or CDL holder 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, iswhile convictedoperating ofa threenon-CMV, seriousa trafficCLP violationsor inCDL separateholder incidents,must isbe disqualified forfrom operating a periodCMV, ofif 120the days.
(d)conviction Disqualificationresults forin violationthe revocation, cancellation, or suspension of outthe CLP or CDL holder's license or non-of-serviceCMV orders—(1)driving Generalprivileges, rule.for A* driver* who* For isa convictedthird or subsequent conviction of violatingany ancombination out-of offenses in this Table in a separate incident within a 3-serviceyear orderperiod while drivingoperating a commercialCMV, motora vehicleperson isrequired to have a CLP or CDL and a CLP or CDL holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for the* period* of* For timea specifiedthird inor paragraphsubsequent (d)(2)conviction of any combination of offenses in this section.Table Inin additiona separate incident within a 3-year period while operating a non-CMV, sucha driverCLP isor subjectCDL toholder specialmust penaltiesbe asdisqualified containedfrom operating a CMV, if the conviction results in §the 383.53(b).revocation, cancellation, or suspension of the CLP or CDL holder's license or non-CMV driving privileges, for * * *
(21) DurationSpeeding ofexcessively, disqualificationinvolving forany violationspeed of out-of-service24.1 orders—kmph (i15 mph) Firstor violation.more Aabove driverthe isregulated disqualifiedor forposted notspeed lesslimit 60 thandays 60 90days 120 days 120 nordays.
(2) moreDriving thanrecklessly, oneas yeardefined ifby theState driveror islocal convictedlaw ofor aregulation, firstincluding violationbut, ofnot anlimited out-to, offenses of-service order.
(ii)driving Seconda violation.motor Avehicle driverin iswillful disqualifiedor wanton disregard for notthe lesssafety thanof onepersons yearor norproperty 60 moredays 60 thandays 120 fivedays 120 yearsdays.
(3) if,Making duringimproper anyor 10-yearerratic period,traffic thelane driverchanges 60 isdays 60 convicteddays 120 ofdays 120 twodays.
(4) violationsFollowing ofthe out-of-servicevehicle ordersahead intoo separateclosely 60 incidentsdays 60 days 120 days 120 days.
(iii5) ThirdViolating State or subsequentlocal violation.law Arelating driverto ismotor disqualifiedvehicle fortraffic notcontrol less(other than threea yearsparking norviolation) morearising thanin fiveconnection yearswith if,a duringfatal anyaccident 60 10-yeardays 60 period,days 120 thedays 120 driverdays.
(6) isDriving convicteda ofCMV threewithout orobtaining morea violationsCLP ofor out-of-serviceCDL 60 ordersdays Not inapplicable 120 separatedays Not incidentsapplicable.
(iv7) SpecialDriving rulea forCMV hazardouswithout materialsa andCLP passengeror offenses.CDL Ain the driver's ispossession disqualified1 60 fordays Not applicable 120 days Not applicable.
(8) Driving a periodCMV without the proper class of notCLP lessor thanCDL 180and/or daysendorsements norfor morethe thanspecific twovehicle yearsgroup ifbeing operated or for the driverpassengers isor convictedtype of acargo firstbeing violationtransported 60 ofdays Not anapplicable 120 out-of-servicedays Not orderapplicable.
(9) whileViolating transportinga hazardousState materialsor requiredlocal tolaw beor placardedordinance underon themotor Hazardousvehicle Materialstraffic Transportationcontrol Actprohibiting (49texting Uwhile driving a CMV.S.C.2 60 5101days Not etapplicable 120 seqdays Not applicable.
(10), Violating a State or whilelocal operatinglaw or ordinance on motor vehiclesvehicle designedtraffic control restricting or prohibiting the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while driving a CMV.2 60 days Not applicable 120 days Not applicable.
1 Any individual who provides proof to transportthe moreenforcement thanauthority 15that passengersissued the citation, includingby the driver.date Athe driverindividual ismust disqualifiedappear in court or pay any fine for such a periodviolation, ofthat notthe lessindividual thanheld threea yearsvalid norCLP moreor thanCDL fiveon yearsthe if,date duringthe anycitation 10-yearwas periodissued, theshall drivernot isbe convictedguilty of anythis subsequentoffense.
2 violationsDriving, offor out-the purpose of-service ordersthis disqualification, inmeans separateoperating incidentsa commercial motor vehicle on a highway, including while transportingtemporarily hazardousstationary materialsbecause requiredof totraffic, bea placardedtraffic undercontrol thedevice, Hazardousor MaterialsTransportationother Act,momentary orwhiledelays. Driving does not include operating a commercial motor vehiclesvehicle designedwhen the driver has moved the vehicle to transportthe moreside thanof, 15or passengersoff, includinga highway and has halted in a location where the drivervehicle can safely remain stationary.
(ed) Disqualification for railroad-highway grade crossing violation—
(1)offenses. GeneralTable rule3 to § 383.51 Acontains drivera list of the offenses and the periods for which a person who is required to have a CLP or CDL is disqualified, when the driver is operating a CMV at the time of the violation, as follows:
If the driver is convicted of operating a CMV in violation of a Federal, State, or local law orbecause regulation* pertaining* *. For a first conviction a person required to onehave a CLP or CDL and a CLP or CDL holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for * * * For a second conviction of theany followingcombination sixof offenses atin this Table in a railroadseparate incident within a 3-highwayyear gradeperiod, crossinga person required to have a CLP or CDL and a CLP or CDL holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for the* period* of* For timea specifiedthird inor paragraphsubsequent (e)(2)conviction of any combination of offenses in this section:Table in a separate incident within a 3-year period, a person required to have a CLP or CDL and a CLP or CDL holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for * * *
(i1) ForThe driversdriver whois are not required to always stop, failingbut fails to slow down and check that the tracks are clear of an approaching train; * * * No less than 60 days No less than 120 days No less than 1 year.
(ii2) ForThe driversdriver whois are not required to always stop, failingbut fails to stop before reaching the crossing, if the tracks are not clear; * * * No less than 60 days No less than 120 days No less than 1 year.
(iii3) ForThe driversdriver whois are always required to stop, failingbut fails to stop before driving onto the crossing; * * * No less than 60 days No less than 120 days No less than 1 year.
(iv4) ForThe alldriver drivers,fails failing to have sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping; * * * No less than 60 days No less than 120 days No less than 1 year.
(v5) ForThe alldriver drivers,fails failing to obey a traffic control device or the directions of an enforcement official at the crossing; * * * No less than 60 days No less than 120 days No less than 1 year.
(vi6) ForThe alldriver drivers,fails failing to negotiate a crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.
(2) Duration* of* disqualification* No forless railroad-highwaythan grade60 crossingdays No violation—(i)less Firstthan violation.120 Adays No driverless mustthan be1 disqualifiedyear.
(e) Disqualification for notviolating lessout-of-service thanorders. 60Table days4 ifto the§ driver383.51 iscontains convicteda list of athe firstoffenses violationand ofperiods for which a railroad-highwayperson gradewho crossingis violation.
(ii)required Secondto violation.have Aa driverCLP mustor beCDL is disqualified forwhen notthe lessdriver thanis 120operating daysa if,CMV duringat anythe three-yeartime periodof the violation, as follows:
If the driver operates a CMV and is convicted of * * * For a secondfirst railroad-highwayconviction gradewhile crossingoperating violationa inCMV, separatea incidents.
(iii)person Thirdrequired to have a CLP or subsequentCDL violation.and Aa driverCLP or CDL holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV for not* less* than* For 1a yearsecond if,conviction duringin anya threeseparate incident within a 10-year period while operating a CMV, thea driverperson isrequired convictedto ofhave a thirdCLP or subsequentCDL railroad-highwayand gradea crossingCLP violationor inCDL separateholder incidents.
(f)must Substantialbe compliancedisqualified byfrom States.operating (1)a NothingCMV for * * * For a third or subsequent conviction in thisa ruleseparate shallincident bewithin construeda to10-year requireperiod while operating 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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