Commercial drivers are vital to the economy and keep society moving. However, the Department of Driver Services holds them to a very high standard when it comes to operating safely.

Certain offenses can suspend your commercial drivers license. These suspensions can range from a temporary 60-day suspension all the way up to a lifetime suspension. DDS classifies traffic offenses as serious or major violations, and this categorization determines the length of the suspension. Some offenses will impact your commercial drivers license even if the offense was committed in your personal vehicle.

Pleading guilty to one of these offenses- by either paying a citation or entering a plea in court- will result in the offense being reported to DDS and DDS entering the suspension. It is important to know that a nolo contendre plea also acts as a conviction for purposes of commercial driving privileges.

If you are facing a traffic offense and you hold a commercial drivers license, it is important to consult a lawyer that can assess any potential suspensions and advise you accordingly. A lawyer may be able to negotiate to have the offense changed to something that will not suspend your CDL. Call our office at 404-581-0999 for a free consultation today if you have been cited with a traffic citation and you hold a commercial drivers license.