Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL)
John handles CDL violations all over the state of Kentucky, including all counties along all interstates and parkways, such as: I-75, I-275, I-64, I-65, I-165, I-265, I-71, I-24, and I-69, as well as the AA Highway, Mountain Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway, Western Kentucky Parkway, Pennyrile Parkway, Purchase Parkway, Cumberland Parkway and Daniel Boone Parkway.
A commercial driver’s license is a livelihood, and a ticket for a CDL driver isn’t just a “traffic ticket.” John makes every effort to mitigate CDL violations and citations, often without the attendance of the driver. We also have a streamlined process to handle the ticket easily – with the driver and company in mind.
Drivers have been required to have a CDL in order to drive certain CMVs (Commercial Motor Vehicles) since April 1, 1992. The following offenses can negatively affect a CDL.
Major Violations While Operating a Motor Vehicle
- Being under the influence of alcohol as prescribed by State law.
- Being under the influence of a controlled substance.
- Having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater while operating a CMV
- Refusing to take an alcohol test as required by a State or jurisdiction under its implied consent laws or regulations.
- Leaving the scene of an accident.
- Using the vehicle to commit a felony other than a felony described in number 9 of this table.
- Driving a CMV when, as a result of prior violations committed operating a CMV, the driver's CDL is revoked, suspended, or canceled, or the driver is disqualified from operating a CMV.
- Causing a fatality through the negligent operation of a CMV, including but not limited to the crimes of motor vehicle manslaughter, homicide by motor vehicle and negligent homicide.
- Using the vehicle in the commission of a felony involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance.
Serious Violations While Operating a Motor Vehicle
- Speeding excessively, involving any speed of 24.1 kmph (15 mph) or more above the posted speed limit.
- Driving recklessly, as defined by State or local law or regulation, including but, not limited to, offenses of driving a motor vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
- Making improper or erratic traffic lane changes.
- Following the vehicle ahead too closely.
- Violating State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) arising in connection with a fatal accident.
- Driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL.
- Driving a CMV without a CDL in the driver's possession.
- Driving a CMV without the proper class of CDL and/or endorsements for the specific vehicle group being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo being transported.
Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Violations While Operating a CMV
- The driver is not required to always stop, but fails to slow down and check that tracks are clear of an approaching train.
- The driver is not required to always stop, but fails to stop before reaching the crossing, if the tracks are not clear.
- The driver is always required to stop, but fails to stop before driving onto the crossing.
- The driver fails to have sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
- The driver fails to obey a traffic control device or the directions of an enforcement official at the crossing.
- The driver fails to negotiate a crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.