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Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators 462 : Grounds for Disqualification: A person is disqualified from operating a CMV if while driving such a vehicle he/she either (1) commits 2 "serious traffic violations" 463 within a 3-year period or (2) commits 3 such violations within a 3-year period. §55-50-405(a)(5) Period of Disqualification: Two serious violations (within 3 years) — not less than 60 days; three serious violations (within 3 years) — not less than 120 days. §55-50-405(a)(5) Period of Mandatory Disqualification: Two serious violations (within 3 years) — 60 days; three serious violations (within 3 years) — 120 days. §55-50- 405(a)(5) 462 A person who has obtained a commercial driver's license (CDL) and is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. A commercial motor vehicle is defined as a vehicle designed to carry either passengers or property and either has a gross vehicle weight of ≥26,001 lbs., is designed to transport more than 15 persons, or is transporting hazardous materials which requires that the vehicle be placarded in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. §55-50-102(12) 463 A "serious traffic violation" includes excessive speeding as defined by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation (i.e., exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more mph) or reckless driving. §55-50-102(46)(A) and (B) and 49 CFR §383.5 SPEED 2005 244
JURISDICTION: TEXAS General Reference: Citations are to Vernon's Texas Transportation Code (Tran. Code). Basis for a Speed Law Violation: Basic Speed Rule: No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances then existing or under the conditions and having regard to actual and potential hazards. Tran. Code §545.351(a) and (b)(1) 464 Statutory Speed Limit: Operating a vehicle in excess of the following speed limits is prima facie evidence that such speed is not reasonable and prudent and is unlawful. Tran. Code §545.352(a) A) 80 mph in daytime for vehicles other than truck tractors, trailers, semi-trailer and trucks above 26,000 pounds on Interstate Highway 10 or Interstate Highway 20 in Crockett, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Kerr, Kimble, Pecos, Reeves, Sutton, or Ward Counties. §454.352(h-1) B) 75 mph during the daytime in counties with a population density of less than 15 persons per square mile. §454.352(h)(1) and (2) C) 70 mph during the daytime on "numbered" highways and farm/ranch-to-market roads outside an urban district 465 Tran. Code §545.352(b)(2) D) 65 mph during the nighttime on "numbered" highways and farm/ranch-to-market roads outside an urban district Tran. Code §545.352(b)(2) E) 60 mph during the daytime on highways that are not "numbered" and that are outside of an urban district Tran. Code §545.352(b)(3) F) 55 mph during the nighttime on highways that are not "numbered" and that are outside of an urban district Tran. Code§545.352(b)(3) G) 30 mph in an urban district Tran. Code §545.352(b)(1) (H) 15 mph in an alley Tran. Code §545.352(b)(1) (I) 15 mph on a beach Tran. Code §545.352(b)(5) (J) 15 mph on a road adjacent to a public beach if declared by the Commissioners Court of the county. 464 An operator shall reduce speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railroad grand crossing, approaching a curve or a hill crest, traveling an a narrow or winding roadway, or facing special hazards such as pedestrians, weather or highway conditions. Tran. Code §545.351(c) 465 These speed limits apply to passenger cars or motorcycles, passenger cars or light trucks towing a trailer bearing a vessel, passenger cars or light trucks towing a trailer used primarily to transport a motorcycle, or passenger cars of light trucks towing a trailer or semi-trailer used primarily to transport dogs or livestock.. Tran. Code §545.352(b)(2) A "light truck" is defined as a truck with a carrying capacity of ≤2,000 lbs. and includes pick-up trucks, panel delivery trucks and carry-all trucks. Tran. Code §545.352(d)(2) 245 SPEED 2005
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April 2006 DOT HS 810 572 Summary o
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....
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PURPOSE This summary reports ONLY t
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JURISDICTION: ALABAMA General Refer
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Sanctions Following an Adjudication
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Administrative Licensing Action: Li
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Mandatory Min. Fine ($): Speeding i
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Reckless Driving: Class B misdemean
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Other: I. 25 mph is the maximum spe
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Posted (Minimum) Speed Limit: The S
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JURISDICTION: CONNECTICUT This chap
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JURISDICTION: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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JURISDICTION: GEORGIA General Refer
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Sanction: Criminal: Imprisonment (T
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Fine ($ Range): Not more than $1,00
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