Protecting Your Career: Aggressive CDL Ticket Defense

CDL law operates under a fundamentally stricter system than standard civilian traffic law. The stakes are always higher because of federal oversight.

As a commercial driver, you face a "two-tier" penalty system:

1. Standard License Points: Points assessed against your underlying Georgia driver's license.

2. CDL Disqualification Rules: Points and convictions reported to the federal system that can lead to a CDL disqualification, irrespective of your personal license status.

We understand how the FMCSA Clearinghouse and mandatory Disqualification rules differ from standard Georgia traffic law, allowing us to build a defense focused on keeping you on the road and employed.

A single conviction for any of these major offenses will result in a mandatory one-year disqualification of your CDL (and a three-year disqualification if you are transporting hazardous materials):

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) or private vehicle.
• Refusing a Chemical Test (Implied Consent).
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
• Committing a Felony involving the use of a CMV.
• Driving a CMV while the CDL is revoked, suspended, or canceled.
• Two or more serious traffic violations while operating a CMV.

Even seemingly "minor" moving violations can accumulate rapidly, leading to major penalties. Having two convictions for any of the following serious traffic violations within three years will result in a 60-day disqualification of your CDL. A third conviction within three years results in a 120-day disqualification:

• Excessive Speeding (15 mph or more over the posted limit).
• Reckless Driving.
• Improper Lane Change.
• Following Too Closely.
• Driving without the required CDL or endorsements.
• Traffic offenses committed in a CMV resulting in a fatal accident.