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Discriminatory rules for CDL holders

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by txviking, Jul 19, 2009.

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  1. Jul 19, 2009 #1
    txviking

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    Hi everyone,

    I'd like to hear what everyone else thinks about discrimination against drivers solely because they have a CDL. It started with BAC limits; I don't mind a .04% BAC as I don't drink, but it should apply to all drivers evenly.

    Now there's a ban on CDL holders taking traffic school in lieu of points, even if the violation occurred in a personal vehicle.

    And Arizona wants to add points to your license for traffic light violations (e.g. running a stale yellow) -- but only if you have a CDL.

    I can see the rationale for some of this, such as tailgating being more unsafe in a big truck (longer stopping distance; more damage if you rear-end someone.) But most of these violations have nothing to do with safety, and the fact that they apply whether or not you're in a CMV makes it plain as day that this is discrimination and has nothing to do with safety.

    Or am I wrong?
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2009 #2
    Scuby

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    Well in theory your wrong. Most if not all states reasoning is if you have a CDL your a professional driver and should know better not to do those things. :biggrin_25525::biggrin_25525: I admit some officers are overzealous in the enforcement of the laws on the books, but the majority I've met are cool as long as a bad attitude isn't given.
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2009 #3
    Working Class Patriot

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    In CA if you are a CDL holder.....

    If you receive a traffic violation either in a CMV or your POV you may not go to traffic school to keep the violation off of your driving record....

    If you run a red light in CA...you may have your licensed suspended up to 90 days....

    Talk about discrimination....
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2009 #4
    statikuz

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    "Discriminatory rules for CDL holders" - sounds more like "higher standards for CDL holders." ;)
     
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  7. Jul 19, 2009 #5
    Working Class Patriot

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    Or call it what it really is: "Revenue Enhancements"....
     
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  8. Jul 19, 2009 #6
    dino6960

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    here in fla we call it a money pit for the state or a cash cow,and in some citys they are putting up camras at the intersections so if you do run a red light you will be mailed a $130 ticket with your lic plate and vehcical in it this cost the city $1 millon dollars and it is subcontracted buy the city so they make an extra $750,000 an yr and more citys are putting them in????so how dos it feel to be watched
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2009 #7
    Winchester Magnum

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    Really? Jesus! Good thing the United States does not have reciprocity agreements with foriegn lands such as Commuforia.....(grin)
     
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  10. Jul 19, 2009 #8
    JTAN

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    I feel that I've pretty much always been a safe driver (wife says I drive to slow.) Though since I have attained my CDL I'll admit to being even more cautious.It sure would be dumb of me to get points or lose my license before getting a real chance to use them!! My driving class was told early on that CDL holders were held to a higher standard & for good reason.....As for as the police goes I've found a respectful attitude goes a long way it's even better when it goes both ways.
     
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  11. Jul 19, 2009 #9
    Working Class Patriot

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    Now you know why I have a smile on my face when the sign says welcome to Nevada or Arizona....

    Sorry, but Oregon sucks almost as bad as Kommiefornia.... :biggrin_2554:
     
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  12. Jul 19, 2009 #10
    Winchester Magnum

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    LOL, I hear ya bro
     
    Winchester Magnum, Jul 19, 2009
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