Maryland Commercial vehicle drivers stand to lose the most in a Maryland DUI arrest. While the rest of us may just drive to work, they drive for work. Big difference and a big problem in the result of a DUI. CDL drivers face stricter alcohol limits and harsher penalties. The legal limit for a CDL driver is .04% BAC. That is, if a CDL holder is submits to a BAC test of .04 or more, they are subject to the penalites below.
What are the DUI penalties for CDL drivers in Maryland?
1st offense DUI: 1 year CDL disqualification.
2nd and future DUI offenses: permanent loss of CDL.
Penalties increase for drivers carrying hazardous materials:
1st DUI offense: 3 year CDL disqualification.
2nd and future DUI offenses: permanent loss.
If a CDL holder is NOT driving a commercial vehicle at the time of the stop and refuses the breath test, they are subect to a one-year disqualification for the first offense and a lifetime disqualification for a second or subsequent offense. A CDL holder with a lifetime disqualification, however, may be reinstated after 10 years of disqualification.
Have a Maryland CDL license and need help with a DUI? Call me at 301-563-9575 or 1-877-566-2408 and I’d be happy to assist. I’m an experienced Maryland DUI lawyer who has literally handled thousands of DUIs and MVA hearings.