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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Svoray, Jul 29, 2012.

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give him your eldest daughter and plead it down

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Svoray said: ↑

I've got a Class A CDL w/tanker and Hazmat but haven't driven in about a year due to family issues. Anyhow, I was headed up to Lubbock last week (in my personal F150 truck) and got a ticket outside of Lemesa. I should have known better but the damage I done. I haven't gotten a ticket in years and never with a CDL. So I'm trying to understand how this effects my CDL?

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That depends how fast over the posted speed limit you were going if it would affect your cdl or not.15 or over would be a wreckless charge.Also it depends how many tickets prior to this one you have on your mvr.What do you mean by the damage you done,what damage?I just seen where you said you were going 15 mph over,so with that I suggest finding something else other then trucking.

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You must notify your employer after you are CONVICTED of a traffic offense.

Subpart C - Notification requirements and employer responsibilities

§ 383.31Notification of convictions for driver violations.

(b) Each person who operates a commercial motor vehicle, who has a commercial driver's license issued by a State or jurisdiction, and who is convicted of violating, in any type of motor vehicle, a State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation), shall notify his/her current employer of such conviction. The notification must be made within 30 days after the date that the person has been convicted. If the driver is not currently employed, he/she must notify the State or jurisdiction which issued the license according to §383.31(a).

(c) Notification. The notification to the State official and employer must be made in writing and contain the following information:

(1) Driver's full name;

(2) Driver's license number;

(3) Date of conviction;

(4) The specific criminal or other offense(s), serious traffic violation(s), and other violation(s) of State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control, for which the person was convicted and any suspension, revocation, or cancellation of certain driving privileges which resulted from such conviction(s);

(5) Indication whether the violation was in a commercial motor vehicle;

(6) Location of offense; and

(7) Driver's signature.
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I'd go to court, get it handled, and then wait until the 30th day to send notification via certified mail, return receipt requested.

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windsmith said: ↑

You must notify your employer after you are CONVICTED of a traffic offense.

I'd go to court, get it handled, and then wait until the 30th day to send notification via certified mail, return receipt requested.
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I'm currently unemployed.

As for damage in my OP, it was a metaphor for I had been clocked for speeding.

As for Court, I'm 300-400 miles away with very little time. Is it possible to try an get it reduced over the phone?

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Svoray said: ↑

I'm currently unemployed.

As for damage in my OP, it was a metaphor for I had been clocked for speeding.

As for Court, I'm 300-400 miles away with very little time. Is it possible to try an get it reduced over the phone?
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You do have some options... but it will require some calling. Whom issued the ticket? Was it the state or city or county? If it was the city or county... You could call the county seat and see if they offer any driver courses... Typically they charge you, what the issued ticket is written for, then you take the class... usually one nite and the ticket goes bye bye... If it is the state, they usually don't offer this kind of deal... but you could call the DA's office and ask for options... Be nice and explain your situation... They may reduce the charge and make you pay the same rate out of court.... or offer some CDL defensive driving courses.... which may cost a bit more... but when completed the ticket again goes bye bye.

Good luck

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shredfit1 said: ↑

You do have some options... You could call the county seat and see if they offer any driver courses... Typically they charge you, what the issued ticket is written for, then you take the class... usually one nite and the ticket goes bye bye... If it is the state, they usually don't offer this kind of deal... but you could call the DA's office and ask for options... Be nice and explain your situation... They may reduce the charge and make you pay the same rate out of court.... or offer some CDL defensive driving courses.... which may cost a bit more... but when completed the ticket again goes bye bye.

Good luck
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They might do that, but according to the FMCSA regs they're not allowed to:

§ 384.226Prohibition on masking convictions.

The State must not mask, defer imposition of judgment, or allow an individual to enter into a diversion program that would prevent a CLP or CDL holder's conviction for any violation, in any type of motor vehicle, of a State or local traffic control law (other than parking, vehicle weight, or vehicle defect violations) from appearing on the CDLIS driver record, whether the driver was convicted for an offense committed in the State where the driver is licensed or another State.
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windsmith said: ↑

They might do that, but according to the FMCSA regs they're not allowed to:
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They do it all the time. It just shows you it's about revenue. When it's the city or county it really happens cause THEY get the $$$. Just sayin'

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shredfit1 said: ↑

They do it all the time. It just shows you it's about revenue. When it's the city or county it really happens cause THEY get the $$$. Just sayin'
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So what is excessive speeding all about?

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FozzyNOK said: ↑

So what is excessive speeding all about?
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It's going too fast. (ie Speeding with exuberance) :smt002

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You may need to consider another line of work for a while till this one goes away..
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Its one ticket. We are human and all make mistakes. Not then end of the world

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