CDL Violations

A CDL suspension can really cost you

We understand that your career may depend upon you maintaining your Ohio CDL license. You cannot afford to deal with an Ohio CDL violation or suspension if you are a trucker, delivery vehicle, moving company, construction truck, school bus driver, or work for a utility company. With over 30 years of experience and in depth knowledge of Ohio CDL laws, Gregory Mathews will work to protect your CDL and keep you on the road. Gregory Mathews understands the difficulties that CDL drivers have to contend with on today’s roadways. He has represented CDL license holders and trucking corporations in a wide range of cdl traffic violations, including: OVI/DUI, excessive speed, driving under suspension, traffic accidents, load limit, overweight violations, driving without a valid CDL license, leaving the scene of an accident, speeding in a construction zone, and other Ohio CDL violations.

In Ohio, a CDL holder will be subject to serious penalties for traffic violations that can result in suspensions, revocations, and expensive fines.

Ohio CDL Suspension

A CDL driver is subject to stricter requirements of law than an ordinary passenger license in Ohio. For example, the blood alcohol content limit for an OVI or DUI while operating under a CDL is (one half) that for a regular license. Further, if you have a CDL license and you are convicted for OVI or DUI, from operating a commercial vehicle or in your own private vehicle on your own time, you will receive a mandatory one (1) year license suspension.

CDL drivers may have their license terminated or suspended for a wide range of violations, including, but not limited to the following:

OHIO REVISED CODEDESCRIPTIONLENGTH OF CDL SUSPENSION
4506.16(D)5Two serious traffic violations within a three year period60 Days
4506.16(D)6Three serious traffic violations within a three year period120 Days
FIRST CONVICTION
OHIO REVISED CODEDESCRIPTIONLENGTH OF CDL SUSPENSION
4506.15(A)2BAC of .04% or moreOne Year
4506.15(A)5Under influence of controlled substanceOne Year
4506.15(A)6Using the commercial vehicle in the commission of a felonyOne Year
4506.15(A)7Refusing to submit to a blood, breath or urine testOne Year
If convicted of any of the above while operating a vehicle placarded for hazardous materials, the disqualification increases to three years under 4506.16(B)6 of the ORC.
SECOND CONVICTION
OHIO REVISED CODEDESCRIPTIONLENGTH OF CDL SUSPENSION
4506.15(A)2BAC of .04% or moreLife
4506.15(A)5Under influence of controlled substanceLife
4506.15(D)Leaving the scene of a traffic crashLife
4506.15(E)Using the commercial vehicle in the commission of a felonyLife
4506.15(F)Refusing to submit to a blood, breath or urine testLife
4506.16(B)4First time commission of a felony with a controlled substanceLife
4506.15(A)7First Violation of Out of Service90 Days
4506.16(A)2Second Violation of Out of Service1 Year
4506.16(A)3Third Violation of Out of Service3 Years
VIOLATION OF OUT-OF-SERVICE (TRANSPORTING
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)
OHIO REVISED CODEDESCRIPTIONLENGTH OF CDL SUSPENSION
4506.16(B)1First Violation of Out-of-Service180 Days
4506.16(B)2Second Violation of Out-of-Service3 Years
NOTE:
  • Under Ohio’s commercial driver’s license law, any person who holds a CDL shall be deemed to have consented to such testing as is required of him/her by any state or jurisdiction.
  • If any level of alcohol is detected, law enforcement can place a commercial driver out-of-service for 24 hours. It is illegal to operate a commercial vehicle with any alcohol in your system.
Attorney Greg Mathews will work to protect your Ohio CDL and keep you on the roads. If you or anyone you know has any questions about Ohio CDL violations or traffic laws, please contact our office for a Free Consultation.