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CDL and DUI

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Commuter69, Mar 13, 2015.

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  1. Mar 13, 2015 #1
    Commuter69

    Commuter69 Road Train Member

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    Settle an argument for me:

    I understand that in most states for the normal driver, the max BAC is .08%, and for a commercial driver, it is .04%

    Does the higher standard of .04 apply to a commercial driver, even if he is either operating a private (non commercial) vehicle, or just drunk in public?


    I am not a lawyer and do not play one on TV.
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2015 #2
    SHOJim

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    Im not a lawyer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!
     
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  4. Mar 13, 2015 #3
    315wheelbase

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    .04 only counts when driving a commercial vehicle, .08 for a 4 wheeler
     
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  5. Mar 13, 2015 #4
    GenericUserName

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    .04 no matter what if you have a valid CDL A
     
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  7. Mar 13, 2015 #5
    spyder7723

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    Considering one drink puts you over both, why does it matter?
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2015 #6
    snowwy

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    i played that game once. got arrested with .005. that cop said .04 just for having a cdl. i was in my own vehicle so i was allowed .08.

    that was a few years back. i'm sure the laws have gotten tougher for us.

    the cop got fired not too long after. and i don't know how much faith i'd put in his answers. at that time.

    i'll tell you this, though. if you get busted in a CMV. your suspended for 1 year from driving a commercial vehicle. second time. your suspened from commercial for life.
     
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  9. Mar 13, 2015 #7
    Cat sdp

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    Probably up to the prosecutor.....

    But what do I know
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2015 #8
    missjhawk

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    One phrase
    CDL PROTECTOR
    Is a must haven't had dui my worst ticket 68/45. lawyer got it thrown out.
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2015 #9
    TruckerPete1990

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    if you have a CDL its .04 dont matter if you are in the car or truck .04! is the MAX! a DUI will kill you if you don't kill someone else first...
     
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  12. Mar 13, 2015 #10
    Commuter69

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    That is what I understood, I was talking with someone about this and he thought that the .08 was the limit for non commercial vehicles and public intoxication. I told him that for a CDL holder, the higher standard of .04 applied regardless of whether or not a commercial vehicle was involved. Based on that, best practice would be to get blitzed early in your 34 hour reset so you can sleep �� it off before returning to duty if you are so inclined. Lol
     
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