What
offenses could result in disqualification?
Below is a list of violations that could result in the loss
of commercial driving privileges for time periods ranging
from 24 hours to life:
24
hours - Driving a commercial motor vehicle with any measurable
amount of alcohol or controlled substance in the blood,
breath, or urine.
60
days - Two serious moving violations in three years. Any
person who knowingly falsifies information or certification
required to obtain a commercial driver's license,
permit, or duplicate commercial driver's license, will be
subject to an administrative hearing and disqualified
for period of at least 60 consecutive days.
120
days - Three serious moving violations in three years. A
serious violation is defined as speeding 15 mph or more,
improper lane usage/changes, following too closely,
reckless driving, and any violation showing a wanton disregard
for the safety of any person or property.
180
days - Convicted of operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle
while placed out of service.
1 year
- First conviction of any of the following:
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Driving
a commercial vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration
of .04% or more or under the influence of a controlled
substance.
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Leaving
the scene of a traffic accident.
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Using
the commercial vehicle in the commission of a felony.
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Refusing
to submit to a blood, breath, or urine test when stopped
for probable cause by a police officer.
3
years - Violating any law above while transporting hazardous
materials.
For
life - A second conviction of any of the following:
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Driving
a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol
or other drugs.
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Leaving
the scene of a traffic accident while driving a commercial
motor vehicle.
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Using
a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony.
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Using
a commercial motor vehicle in the commission of a felony
involving the manufacturing, distribution, or dispensing
of a controlled substance or possession with intent
to distribute.
Intrastate
Medical Waivers
601 KAR 11:040 sets forth the procedure and standards for
obtaining an Intrastate Medical Waiver. If a commercial driver
does not meet the federal medical guidelines outlined in 49
CFR 391., sub-part E, he may apply for this Intrastate Medical
Waiver.
To
apply for this waiver the driver may contact either his local
Circuit Court Clerk's office or the Division of Driver Licensing
in Frankfort. At that time the driver will be sent a medical
waiver packet. Contained in this packet will be a form, "Request
for Medical Waiver." Also in the packet are the following
supplemental medical report forms: Cardiovascular Conditions,
Neurological Conditions, Musculoskeletal Conditions, Metabolic
Conditions, Alcohol or Drug Dependence, Mental and Emotional
Conditions, and Vision Conditions. A licensed physician shall
determine which of these forms are applicable to the medical
condition of the applicant and complete these forms. If the
vision form is applicable, an optometrist or ophthalmologist
must complete the form. Along with the request for waiver
and pertinent medical report forms, the Division of Driver
Licensing must receive a long form copy of the driver's last
DOT physical examination.
The
Division of Driver Licensing will base its decision on granting
the requested waiver from the information obtained from the
medical report forms, the D.I.Y. physical, and the driving
history of the applicant. If the Intrastate Medical Waiver
request is granted, the applicant will receive a letter of
approval along with a medical examiners certificate stamped
"Intrastate Medical Waiver Granted, Transportation Cabinet."
This certificate will indicate Intrastate Travel Only and
will be the only medical card in the driver's possession.
The CDL license will indicate the "I" restriction
(intrastate only).
After
being granted a medical waiver, the driver must submit periodic
medical updates. The proper forms will be computer generated
and automatically mailed to the driver. If the Division of
Driver Licensing does not receive the updated information
within 45 days, the Intrastate Medical Waiver, along with
the driver's commercial driving privileges, will be cancelled
and remain cancelled until the information is received.
Farm-related
services restricted CDL
This restricted CDL may be issued to employees of farm retail
outlets and suppliers, agrochemical business, custom harvesters,
and livestock feeders. The license is valid for 60, 120, or
180 days in any 12-month period. The license is only valid
within 150 miles of the land being serviced. It does not
apply to any class A vehicles transporting any fertilizer
within any organic substance, fuel, gasoline, pesticides,
and propane. See your Circuit Court Clerk for more details.
General
Rules
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You
cannot have more than one license. If you break this rule,
a court may fine you up to $5,000 or place you in jail.
You must be licensed in your home state.
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You
must notify your employer within 30 days of a conviction
for any traffic violation (except parking). This is true
no matter what type of vehicle you were driving.
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You
must notify your motor vehicle license agency within 30
days if you are convicted in any other state of any traffic
violation (except parking). This is true no matter what
type of vehicle you were driving.
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You
must notify your employer if your license is suspended,
revoked, cancelled, or if you are disqualified from driving.
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You
must give your employer information on all driving jobs
that you have held for the past 10 years. You must do
this when you apply for a commercial driving job.
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No
one can drive a commercial motor vehicle after April 1,
1992, without a CDL. A state may fine you up to $5,000
or place you in jail for breaking this law.
-
Your
employer may not let you drive a commercial motor vehicle
if you have more that one license or if your CDL is suspended
or revoked. A court may fine the employer up to $10,000
or place him in jail for breaking this rule.
Individual
eighteen (18) years of age driving intrastate
A commercial driver's license may be issued to an individual
eighteen (18) years of age who holds a valid automobile Class
D driver's license who has passed the vision and knowledge
test required for a commercial driver's license of the class
vehicle to be driven, if the individual only drives a commercial
motor vehicle in intrastate commerce and does not drive a
school bus or a vehicle hauling hazardous material. The license
shall be class specific and shall contain an "I"
restriction noting that the commercial driver is limited to
Kentucky intrastate commerce.
How
does the system prevent multiple licenses?
Kentucky has joined an information system call the Commercial
Driver License Information System, (CDLIS), that will serve
as a clearinghouse of information on commercial drivers nationwide.
CDLIS will be used to eliminate drivers from holding multiple
licenses and obtaining fraudulent licenses.
For
information regarding skills test appointments or test date
availability, call Kentucky State Police at 1-800-542-5990.
For information on CDL regulations or questions regarding
licensing of commercial drivers, call the Division of Drivers
Licensing at 502-564-0280 or e-mail us at DDLWebServices.
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