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A driver is disqualified from operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) if convicted of any of the following SERIOUS offenses:
3rd or subsequent conviction
in separate incident within 3
years of any of these offenses
in a non-CMV, if conviction
results in revocation,
cancellation, or suspension of
all driving privileges
3 rd or subsequent conviction
in separate incident within 3
years of any of these offenses
in a CMV
2 nd conviction in separate
incident within 3 years of any
of these offenses in a non-
CMV, if conviction results in
revocation, cancellation, or
suspension of all driving
privileges
2 nd conviction in separate
incident within 3 years of any
of these offenses in a CMV
Offense
60 days 60 days 120 days 120 days
Speeding 15 mph or more
above the posted speed limit
Reckless driving 60 days 60 days 120 days 120 days
60 days 60 days 120 days 120 days
Making improper or erratic
lane changes
Following too closely 60 days 60 days 120 days 120 days
60 days 60 days 120 days 120 days
Violating a traffic law which
causes a fatal accident
60 days Not applicable 120 days Not applicable
Driving CMV without
obtaining a CDL
60 days Not applicable 120 days Not applicable
Driving CMV without CDL in
possession
60 days Not applicable 120 days Not applicable
Driving CMV without proper
class CDL and/or
endorsements
Synopsis Table 2 Section 383.51 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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