Commercial Motor Vehicle Violations That Can Cause Serious Trouble
For those drivers of commercial motor vehicles even a minor traffic ticket can cause serious problems. The reason is that unlike ordinary drivers, those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) need their license to earn an income and provide for their families. Collecting tickets can result in the suspension or even revocation of your CDL in Maryland. To find out more about what kinds of tickets lead to license suspension, keep reading.
In Maryland, the law says that CDL holders face a 60-day license suspension if they commit two serious traffic violations in a three-year period. The suspension will increase to 120 days if there are three violations in a three-year period. Longer suspensions are also possible if additional violations occur, including outright revocations in some serious cases. So what are some examples of “serious traffic violations”?
The law says that serious traffic violations include things like operating a commercial motor vehicle without a proper license, possessing a CDL from more than one state, driving more than 15 miles per hour over the speed limit, engaging in reckless driving, making improper lane changes, tailgating or violating railroad-highway grade crossing rules.
The range of offenses that qualify as serious violations indicates how easy it is for some truckers to rack up offenses, jeopardizing their jobs and families. Given the risk that a ticket could impact your ability to earn an income, it’s critical that you reach out to a skilled Maryland traffic attorney if you’ve been charged with a violation, no matter how minor.
