Made a mistake, recieved a traffic violation in PMV while in the process of getting CDL. How bad?

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  1. HastilyDone

    HastilyDone Bobtail Member

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    So I was doing my job as a Lyft driver, and I’m not going to justify anything or even explain anything other than I recieved a minor traffic violation with a fine I have to pay. I have my CDL permit and am in the process of getting a CDL-A. Technically as of the time of writing this my driving record is still completely clean, no (convicted) tickets or accidents. Is this going to mess me up that I will potentially not have a clean driving record now? If I take traffic school and remove the point off my DMV report am I able to tell trucking companies my record is clean? (Since technically I would have cleaned it)

    I’m kind of just beating myself up over this, that this had to happen now, out of all times. At least it was minor and only 1 point, and not for something like speeding. Anyone have any advice?
     
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  3. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    do what you gotta do to clear your record.
     
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  4. HastilyDone

    HastilyDone Bobtail Member

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    If I take traffic school and clear up my record, do I have to disclose to trucking companies I have a moving violation?
     
  5. TankerP

    TankerP Road Train Member

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    Help us help you and tell us what this “minor” traffic violation is.
     
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  6. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    If you are able to take driving school there is no violation to report. The point of the school is to make the ticket go away.
    I know with a CDL driving school is not an option, double check with your state if the CLP is the same.
     
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  7. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    can't say for sure. some times, once even a CDL permit is issued, it all does not go away. call the number on the ticket and inquire. if you are told it does NOT go away after traffic school, then make an offer to pay the ticket for a different charge, like a burnt out light bulb, all they want is the money.

    in some instances, a court clerk has the power to do this, but in many other instances, you must go thru the prosecutor's office.
     
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  8. HastilyDone

    HastilyDone Bobtail Member

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    21460 (c), crossing double lines. It was along i-680, a brand new HOV lane that wasn’t even there a year ago. Where I had crossed it appeared to me to be a single white line, since the lane next to me was merging into the HOV lane.
     
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  9. HastilyDone

    HastilyDone Bobtail Member

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    I will.
     
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    HastilyDone Bobtail Member

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    Here in California even if you take traffic school you still have to pay the original fine amount. :/
     
  11. TankerP

    TankerP Road Train Member

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    Since at the time the ticket was issued you did not have a cdl, you might be able to get away with traffic school. Do you have to disclose this “confidential conviction” after traffic school? I have no idea. This is something you need to take up with an expert. Contact the dmv and ask.
    See when the soonest traffic school starts and get it off ASAP.
     
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