CDL License Suspension
CDL drivers are placed under strict requirements when operating a motor vehicle. A CDL Drivers license may be suspended / disqualified for numerous reasons and much quicker than other classes of drivers in Ohio. Below is a list of some of the more common suspensions / disqualifying events under Ohio law. In addition to what is listed here, CDL drivers who transport hazardous materials or sixteen or more passengers generally receive longer suspensions.
Short Suspensions
- 24 hours for driving a CMV with a detectable amount of alcohol in the persons system
- 60 days for 2 serious traffic violations in 3 years
- 120 days for 3 serious traffic violations in 3 years
One year suspensions of CDL License
- 1st conviction for BAC of .04 or higher in a CMV
- 1st conviction for driving under influence of controlled substance in any motor vehicle
- 1st conviction for use of a motor vehicle to commit a felony
- 1st conviction for failing to submit to breath, blood, or urine test
- 1st conviction for operating a CMV with suspended CDL
- 1st conviction for causing a fatality through negligent operation of a CMV.
- 1st DUI conviction
- 1st conviction for failing to stop after accident
Life suspensions of CDL License
- 2nd conviction for BAC of .04 or higher in a CMV
- 2nd conviction for driving under influence of controlled substance in any motor vehicle
- 2nd conviction for use of a motor vehicle to commit a felony
- 2nd conviction for failing to submit to breath, blood, or urine test
- 2nd conviction for operating a CMV with suspended CDL
- 2nd conviction for causing a fatality through negligent operation of a CMV.
- 2nd DUI conviction
- 2nd conviction for failing to stop after accident
- 1st conviction for use of a motor vehicle to commit a felony involving the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of controlled substances
Violation of Railroad Crossing statutes
- 1st offense - not less than 60 days
- 2nd offense - not less than 120 days
- 3rd or subsequent offense - not less than 1 year
Violation of Out-of-Service Orders
- 1st Violation - 90 days
- 2nd Violation in 10 years - 1 year
- 3rd or subsequent violation in 10 years - 3 years
