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A driver is disqualified from operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) if convicted of any of the following RAILROAD-
HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING offenses (either federal, state, or local):
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3 rd or subsequent conviction in
separate incident within 3 years of
any of these offenses
2 nd conviction in separate incident
within 3 years of any of these
offenses
Offense 1 st conviction
No less than 60 days No less than 120 days No less than 1 year
No less than 60 days No less than 120 days No less than 1 year
No less than 60 days No less than 120 days No less than 1 year
No less than 60 days No less than 120 days No less than 1 year
No less than 60 days No less than 120 days No less than 1 year
No less than 60 days No less than 120 days No less than 1 year
Fails to slow down to check for
approaching train.
NOTE: Regulations may not require
the driver to stop.
Fails to stop before reaching the
crossing if tracks are not clear.
NOTE: Regulations may not require
the driver to stop.
Fails to stop before crossing the
tracks.
NOTE: Regulations require the driver
to stop.
Fails to allow enough space to
completely cross the tracks without
stopping.
Fails to obey traffic device or
directions from a railroad crossing
guard
Cannot cross tracks because of
insufficient undercarriage clearance
Synopsis of Table 3 Section 383.51 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
A driver is disqualified from operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) if convicted of any of the following OUT-OF-
SERVICE orders:
3 rd or subsequent conviction in
separate incident within 10 years of
any of these offenses
2 nd conviction in separate incident
within 10 years of any of these
offenses
Offense 1 st conviction
No less than 3 years or
more than 5 years
No less than 1 year or
more than 5 years
No less than 90 days or
more than 1 year
No less than 3 years or
more than 5 years
No less that 3 years or
more than 5 years
No less than 180 days or
more than 2 years
Violates a driver or vehicle out-ofservice
order while transporting non-
HazMat
Violates a driver or vehicle out-ofservice
order while transporting
HazMat or 16 or more passengers,
including the driver.
Synopsis of Table 4 Section 383.51 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration