Understanding Major Violations for Commercial Drivers in Oklahoma
Hi, this is James Wirth, a lawyer in Oklahoma. As a commercial driver in Oklahoma, it’s important to know what constitutes a major violation. These are violations that can result in the loss of your commercial driving privileges for one year. Here are the offenses that fall under this category:
- Driving with a blood alcohol level of.04 or more while in actual physical possession of a commercial vehicle
- Refusing to submit to a chemical test
- Being involved in a hit-and-run accident
- Committing any felony while using a commercial vehicle
- Operating a commercial vehicle while commercial driving privileges are suspended, revoked, canceled, denied or disqualified
- Committing negligent homicide or manslaughter while driving a commercial vehicle
- Engaging in fraud related to obtaining a commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver’s license
- Failure to submit to skills or knowledge reexamination within 30 days of notification from DPS
The Consequences of Major Violations
If you are convicted of any of the above offenses, you will lose your commercial driving privileges for one year. If you are driving a vehicle that carries hazardous material, the disqualification period increases to three years. Additionally, a second conviction for any of the offenses listed above will result in a lifetime disqualification, regardless of the time period between convictions. This is why they are called major violations.
Protecting Your Livelihood
If you are a commercial driver, it is essential to avoid major violations. Your livelihood depends on your ability to drive commercially, and losing your license for a year or more can have a devastating impact on your career and income. If you are facing charges for a major violation or serious traffic offense, it’s important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Get a Strategy Session with a CDL Attorney in Tulsa
If you are a commercial driver facing charges or have questions about major violations in Oklahoma, contact our office today to schedule an initial strategy session with an experienced CDL attorney in Tulsa. You can visit us online at makelaweasy.com to schedule your consultation.
