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April 17, 2021

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Georgia Commercial Driver’s License Violations

Tuesday, 18 June 2019 by Kara Lawrence

CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 25: Trucks sit on the lot of and International truck sales and service facility on January 25, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Near record levels of freight volume driven by an improving economy and new federal safety regulations have contributed to nationwide truck shortage. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Because of the added safety risks that come with driving large trucks and other commercial motor vehicles, Georgia holds CDL holders to a much higher standard than other drivers. Just one or two traffic violations that might be considered minor when driving a private vehicle could cause a commercial driver to have their license suspended. If you’ve received any kind of violation, whether you were driving your work vehicle or personal car, contact us for help keeping your CDL and your job.

Major Traffic Violations

Under Georgia CDL law, a major violation results in a one year suspension of your CDL on the first offense and a permanent disqualification on the second offense. Major violations include:

  • DUI or a BAC greater than 0.04 when driving a commercial vehicle
  • Driving under the influence of a controlled substance
  • Refusing a field sobriety test/alcohol blood testing
  • Leaving the scene of an accident involving a CMV(commercial motor vehicle)
  • Committing a felony with a vehicle
  • Driving with a suspended CDL or revoked CDL
  • Causing a fatality through negligent driving
  • Driving a CMV(commercial motor vehicle) under the influence of alcohol

Serious Traffic Violations

Receiving two serious traffic violations while driving a commercial vehicle within three years can result in a 60 day suspension, and a third within 3 years results in a 120 day suspension. Serious traffic violations include:

  • Speeding greater than 15 MPH over the posted limit
  • Reckless driving
  • Improper lane changes
  • Following too closely
  • Violation leading to a fatal accident
  • Not having a valid CDL for the type of vehicle being driven

If you have a CDL and receive a ticket in Georgia for any of the following, we can help you fight/fix the ticket! We have successfully resolved hundreds of tickets for commercial drivers, protecting their MVR and saving their CDL from heavy points and/or license suspension.

  • Speeding(15 mph or more above the posted limit)
  • Georgia Super Speeder Violations
  • Following Too Closely
  • Reckless or Careless Driving
  • Wrong Lane
  • Overweight
  • Failure to obey traffic control devices
  • Failure to stop
  • Illegal Turn
  • Equipment
  • Off Truck Route
  • Improper lane changes
  • Operating a commercial vehicle without your CDL in your possession
  • Careless driving
  • Driving a rig without the proper endorsement.

Many violations have potential defenses or can be negotiated down to a type of violation that will not lead to a CDL suspension. Often, we can handle this for you without you having to take time off from your job to go to a far away courthouse. 

Call us at 678.324.8511;

E-mail us at info@lawrencelegal.law; or 

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