Defense of CDL Infractions : Commercial Drivers Licenses
Drivers holding a commercial driver's license (CDL) have unique issues with any traffic ticket they receive. Civil citations issued to commercial driver's license holders implicate not only the driver's insurance premiums but also the driver's employment.
We have represented many commercial driver's license holders that have received tickets. We know the issues that they face. Florida law is very specific about penalties for drivers with commercial driver's licenses. Do not fail to address a ticket you have received or have an inexperienced attorney fumble your best interests away. Call us today for your commercial driver license ticket defense needs.
Florida Law Regarding Commercial Drivers Licenses
Florida law is very hard on holders of commercial driver's licenses. Options are limited to a commercial driver who receives a traffic citation and this is why it is very important to hire a lawyer every time a commercial driving license holder receives a ticket. For instance, a driver with a commercial driver's license does not have the option to elect a traffic school to keep the points off his license and to keep his insurance rates down.
Section 322.61 of the Florida Statutes specifically deals with the circumstances when the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles [herein after "Department'] can disqualify a driver from operating a commercial motor vehicle. Of course, disqualification also means no employment as a commercial driver.
Due to the complexity of the law it is important that all holders of commercial driver's license hire an attorney to represent them in all traffic ticket matters that they find themselves in. Ask the attorney if they know the difference between a Florida Class E license and all other classes of licenses offered by the Department. Does the attorney know the ramifications to a commercial driving license holder if they receive points on their driving record.
