Stockton CA Commercial Driver’s License Defense Attorney
California law regarding drunk driving and commercial drivers license has become stricter. If you are facing drunk driving charges in any type of vehicle, your commercial driver’s license or Class A or Class B driver’s license can be downgraded or suspended. This may significantly threaten your driving privileges and your job. The most important step you need to take to prevent the consequences of a DUI or any other types of violations on your CDL, is to call an experienced commercial driver’s license defense attorney.
The Srai Law Office provides aggressive legal representation for traffic‐related offenses and DUIs, including help defending commercial driver’s licenses. Contact attorney Gurjit Srai for expert advice and resourceful legal service that can effectively help you resolve any threats to your commercial driver’s license.
California Commercial Driver’s License Rules
California follows federal guidelines provide for three categories of commercial
motor vehicles:
Class A – any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight
rating of 26,001 or more pounds.
Class B – any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or
more pounds
Class C – any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet
the definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or
more passengers, including the driver, or is transporting material that has
been designated as hazardous.
You may lose your CDL license on a temporary or permanent basis, depending on
how your violation is characterized. The two major violation categories are discussed below:
Major violations – this type of violation includes anything major, such as operating a commercial vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, leaving the scene of the accident, or using the vehicle to commit a felony. The first violation results in a one‐year disqualification. The second violation under this category results in a lifetime disqualification.
Serious traffic violations – this type of violation involves a violation that is traffic related, such as excessive speeding reckless driving, improper lane changing and following a vehicle ahead too closely. A first violation will not result in disqualification. A second serious violation within 3 years will result in a 60‐day disqualification. A third serious violation within 3 years will result in a 120‐day disqualification.
Regardless of what type of violation you are facing, it is important to immediately consult with an experienced CDL defense attorney to protect your commercial driver’s license.
Common California CDL Tickets
Here are the most common types of CDL tickets you may be facing:
- Speeding
- Equipment violations
- Weight violations
- Log book violations
- Drunk driving charges
- Vehicular manslaughter
- Violating speed zones, including downhill and grade zones
- Lane violation
- Auto Accident
The Harsh Reality of a Traffic Ticket for a Commercial Driver
A traffic ticket can have serious consequences regardless of whether you are a commercial or non-commercial driver. However, for a commercial driver, a traffic ticket involves a harsher reality – both for state-imposed consequences and the impact of the commercial driver’s life. The reason for this is that commercial drivers are held to a higher standard because they spend significantly more time on the road.
Two major differences that you could face as a Commercial Driver’s License holder is:
- The points of each traffic violation is 1.5 times more than the points of the same violation for non-commercial drivers.
- Commercial drivers are not permitted to attend traffic school to eliminate these points.
These stricter consequences can mean that even one or two tickets can result in your Commercial Driver’s License being suspended or revoked. Our CDL traffic ticket defense attorneys can help you fight traffic violations and possibly get them dismissed to avoid in these harsh consequences.
We Handlle All CDL Traffic Violations
The Srai Law Office brings decades of experience understanding California’s motor vehicle laws and regulations, especially those pertaining to commercial vehicles. Our legal team will work closely with you to determine the specific charges that you may face and your best course of action. We can help with CDL violations including but not limited to:
- DUI/DWI
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Driving without or with a suspended CDL
- Loan overweight violations
- Federal vehicle safety violations
- Other CDL-related offenses
We have the knowledge, experience and resources to help you find acceptable solutions to avoid the long-term suspension or revocation of your Commercial Driver’s License. We will take every step possible to effectively defend your legal rights and your CDL.
Contact an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
To learn more about how to protect your CDL license, please call Fresno CDL defense attorney Gurjit Srai. Mr. Srai has the knowledge and experience to help you successfully protect your CDL license and financial livelihood
For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our CDL defense attorneys, please call us at (209) 323‐5558 or (559) 449‐1447, or complete our online form.