On-Demand: Impaired Driving by CDL Holders

Cost: Free!

Commercial Driver License holders have the privilege of operating 80,000-pound vehicles, and with that privilege comes greater training, licensing expectations and responsibility.  Explore the serious implications of DUI offenses for commercial drivers, including the potential licensing consequences and the complex issue of masking charges.  Delve into the legal, professional, and ethical aspects surrounding this critical topic, raising awareness, and promoting responsible driving practices in the commercial sector. All traffic safety professionals, from roadside to record, need to work together to ensure that all convictions, especially impaired driving convictions, are not masked and are recorded on the defendant’s driving record, ensuring that this record is complete and accurate, and thus adhering to federal and state law.  

Questions? 

Please contact the National Traffic Law Center's CDL Team.

The National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) created this event through financial support and assistance from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under grant number FM-CDL-0506-22-01-00. NDAA is not part of the U.S. Government, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), or the FMCSA. Therefore, NDAA does not represent the official position or policies of the FMCSA, the U.S. DOT, or the U.S. government.

Particular points of view, opinions or legal interpretations expressed throughout this event are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position, polices or opinions of the National District Attorneys Association or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.