Disqualification Of CDL In Maryland State

CDL Disqualification And Revocation

Failure to comply with any of the numerous CMV-related rules can result in fines, imprisonment, and license revocation. A CDL driver's record cannot be deleted, and revoked drivers are not eligible for a hardship CDL.

Serious Traffic Offenses

Multiple serious traffic violations in three years will result in CDL revocation: two violations will result in a 60-day revocation, and three or more violations will result in a 120-day revocation. Serious traffic violations include exceeding the speed limit by 15 miles per hour, reckless driving, and any traffic violation resulting in a fatality. A serious traffic violation committed in a non-CMV vehicle is counted only if the offense resulted in the suspension of the driver's license. Driving while unlicensed or without a CDL is a serious traffic violation that can result in jail time and fines.

Out-of-service Orders

Certain violations, such as driving a commercial vehicle after drinking alcohol, can result in law enforcement issuing an immediate but temporary, out-of-service order (OSO). Operating during an OSO will result in a period of revocation based on the number of prior offenses in the previous ten years.
  • First Offense
    • Revocation of a license for 180 days to one year (180 days to 2 years if in hazmat or passenger vehicle designed for 16 or more passengers).
  • Second Offense
    • License suspension for two to five years (three to five years if in hazmat or passenger vehicle designed for 16 or more passengers).
  • Third or Subsequent Offense
    • Revocation for three to five years.

Railroad Crossings

Federal regulations require drivers to exercise extreme caution when approaching and crossing railroad tracks. Failure to follow these rules will result in a 60-day revocation for the first offense, a 120-day revocation for the second offense, and a one-year revocation for the third offense in three years.

Implied Consent

CDL operators are generally required to submit to a breath or blood test if asked to do so by a law enforcement officer under Maryland's implied consent laws. To request a test, the officer must have reasonable grounds. A wrongful refusal will result in a one-year suspension. If the driver has previously been suspended for more than a year, an implied consent violation will result in life disqualification.

Criminal Convictions

Certain criminal convictions will result in a one-year suspension of your license. Chemical test refusal, DUI (driving under the influence), driving a commercial motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.04 percent or higher, leaving the scene of an accident, negligently causing a CMV-related fatality, driving while revoked, and using a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony are all on this list. A second offense of any of these offenses results in lifetime disqualification, but reinstatement is possible after ten years if the driver is free of traffic violations and has completed a rehabilitation program. Using a CMV to transport controlled substances or people will result in a permanent lifetime disqualification.