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by jmra
Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:53 pm
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Topic: traffic tickets and commercial DL
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Re: traffic tickets and commercial DL

Don't know if this helps or not:
https://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLic ... ations.htm
Individuals who hold a commercial driver license (CDL) may have their CDL disqualified for a specified amount of time if they are convicted of certain offenses. A list of the most common types of convictions with the disqualification period is provided in the table below.

NOTE: An individual may also be disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle if the CDL holder has been convicted of certain types of moving violations in their personal vehicle. For more information on those types of violations and other CDL rules, please visit Texas Transportation Code 522.081.

Conviction Disqualification Period
Alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident or commission of a felony
At least one year

Alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident or commission of a felony while operating a commercial motor vehicle placarded for hazardous materials
At least three years for first offense; lifetime for second offense

Two serious traffic offenses (i.e. excessive speeding, reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following too closely, etc.) within three years
60 days

Three serious traffic offenses (i.e. excessive speeding, reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following too closely, etc.) within three years
120 days

Railroad-highway grade crossing violations
60 days for first offense;
120 days for second offense within 3 years;
at least 1 year for third offense within 3 years

Using a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony
Lifetime

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