If you get your Class A suspended, will your drivers liscence revert back to a Class C?

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  1. TTruckers

    TTruckers Bobtail Member

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    im curious, if you lose your CDL, does that mean it reverts back to a class C or does that mean you don't have any liscence at all?
     
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  3. Chasingthesky

    Chasingthesky Heavy Load Member

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    Generally it goes back to the lowest level but it depends on what it was suspended for
     
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  4. TTruckers

    TTruckers Bobtail Member

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    So if I get pulled over in my personal car I won't get in trouble for something I did in my big rig?

    I was in a situation where I got a ticket for speeding in Indiana, went 10 mph over, I then lost my job and had no way of paying the ticket, tried to extend time however they denied me..

    I got a new job here in Texas just recently (my career, not trucking) however I remembered the ticket I didn't pay, that I will pay once I get my first paycheck

    My question is, if Texas pull me over in my personal vehicle, will I be In trouble for the unpaid ticket I got in my big rig?

    Like I said, I was going through rough times but things are looking up and I will be able to pay the ticket soon
     
  5. Danny N Angel

    Danny N Angel Light Load Member

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    I'm not sure... but I'm thinking it will still show up. Did you get your class C and class A in Texas? I was told that the license number on our Class C won't change when we get our CDL. Hope this helps. Good luck
     
  6. TTruckers

    TTruckers Bobtail Member

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    Class C & A in California, just recently moved to Texas, asking before I switch and get a Texas ID
     
  7. Danny N Angel

    Danny N Angel Light Load Member

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    sorry still don't know. But I do know in the state of Texas you can have a state ID or a state driver's license, not both. So the question may be asked if you ever had a driver's license in the last X number of years.
     
  8. Danny N Angel

    Danny N Angel Light Load Member

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    So if you get pulled over in your personal car, what drivers license are you going to give them? In Texas you have 10 days to change over your driver's license once you move here.
    Don't get caught with a suspended license and don't get caught without a license. That could end up being 2 more tickets.
     
  9. TTruckers

    TTruckers Bobtail Member

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    Sorry, I meant I'm about to apply for a Texas Drivers Liscence (Class C). Was wondering if they will allow me to, even if my offense was in a commercial vehicle
     
  10. Chasingthesky

    Chasingthesky Heavy Load Member

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    Do you know for sure your Class A was suspended? I can't comment specifics because I don't know all the pertinent laws in the different states but it may be salvageable in the process hasn't gone too far. If your whole licence was suspended, not just the Class A part, thats another matter altogether. You'll likely have to pay the fine and a reinstatement fee before any state will issue you a new one.

    And if thats the case, you probably don't want to be caught driving in the meantime
     
  11. TTruckers

    TTruckers Bobtail Member

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    I went online and it said 90 days, so I'm confused
     
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