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Failure to Exercise Due Care conviction?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by LTCtrucker, Jun 23, 2009.

  1. Jun 23, 2009 #1
    LTCtrucker

    LTCtrucker Bobtail Member

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    In Feb I was charged with DUI but plead to "Failure to Exercise Due Care" so there is no DUI on my driving record. Failure to exercise due care is a distracted driving charge...like talking on cell phone....it carries a 3 point penalty on driving record....record is otherwise clean......a defensive drivers course will get the 3 points removed...

    Is this a significant thing for someone considering going to a truck driving school?:biggrin_25511:
     
    LTCtrucker, Jun 23, 2009
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  3. Jun 23, 2009 #2
    larryh31

    larryh31 Light Load Member

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    I would take the defensive driving course to get the points removed from your record ASAP. Even after you finish the class, it may take your state motor vehicle office several weeks to update your driving record. In this current job market, you do not want any negatives on your application when apply for a job. There are just too many other people out there also looking for a job without any issues.
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2009 #3
    GasHauler

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    I'm not 100% sure but I don't think you can take a course to remove points or violations from your records in a CMV. Best to check it out.
     
    GasHauler, Jun 25, 2009
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  5. Jun 25, 2009 #4
    panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    since he said he was thinking about "going to school" i assume he doesn't have a CDL yet. So, he should be able to get the points off, but i dont think the charge comes off his DMV record, just the points
     
    panhandlepat, Jun 25, 2009
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  7. Jun 25, 2009 #5
    KO1927

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    You are correct. No violations can be removed. I'd cite the statutes from my fresh manual but I seem to have misplaced it.
     
    KO1927, Jun 25, 2009
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  8. Jun 25, 2009 #6
    panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    YES, IF he had a CDL already, it appears he DOES NOT yet.:biggrin_25525:
     
    panhandlepat, Jun 25, 2009
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  9. Jun 25, 2009 #7
    KO1927

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    Ah. Yes, he best get that taken care of before the CDL then.
     
    KO1927, Jun 25, 2009
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