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First Offenses For CDL Licensees
The State must disqualify from operating a CMV each person who is convicted in any State or jurisdiction, of a disqualifying offense for no less than one year.
Special rule for hazardous materials offenses. If the offens occurred while the driver was operating a vehicle transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act the State shall disqualify the person for no less than three years.
A driver can be disqualified for one year for a first time conviction of the following offenses while operating a commercial vehicle.
Penalties can include: Driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs; Driving with an alcohol concentration of .04 or more; Leaving the scene of an accident; Using a commercial vehicle in the commission of a felony; or Refusing to take a blood alcohol test. If convicted of any of the above while operating a vehicle placarded for hazardous materials, the disqualification increases to three years.
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Air bag on side of motor vehicle is deployed out of its cover and protruding into occupant compartment. Bag is fully or partially deflated or inflated.
Alcohol/ Involvement
Definition:
Law enforcement suspected, and documented, that at least one driver or non-motorist involved in the crash had used alcohol. Includes both alcohol use under the legal limit and at or over the legal limit.
Booster Seat
Definition:
A "belt-positioning seat" that positions a child on a vehicle seat to improve the fit of the lap and shoulder seat belt system. This seat is recommended for children who weigh 40 pounds or more.
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