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CDL/CMV Disqualification Benchcard

Federal vs. State

Statute Comparison

These benchcard guidelines reflect federal Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements intended to promote uniform safety standards across all  jurisdictions. For courts in Indian Country, accurate application of these requirements supports public safety, strengthens intergovernmental coordination, and ensures proper reporting to State Driver Licensing Agencies and CDLIS.
At the same time, Tribal courts operate under their own sovereign authority. Judges should consult their Tribal constitution, codes, and applicable statutes when applying these principles to ensure alignment with Tribal law, jurisdictional authority, and local practices.

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Major Offenses

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Railroad-Highway Crossing Offenses

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Violating Out-Of-Service Orders

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Major Offenses

Table 1 to § 383.51 DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR MAJOR OFFENSES

Table 1 to §383.51 contains a list of the offenses and periods for which a person who is required to have a CLP or CDL is disqualified, depending upon the type of vehicle the driver is operating at the time of the violation, as follows:

Serious Traffic Violations

Table 2 to § 383.51 DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR SERIOUS TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

Table 2 to §383.51 contains a list of the offenses and the periods for which a person who is required to have a CLP or CDL is disqualified, depending upon the type of vehicle the driver is operating at the time of the violation, as follows:

Railroad-Highway Crossing Offenses

Table 3 to § 383.51 DISQUALIFICATION FOR RAILROAD-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING OFFENSES

Violating Out-of-Service Orders

Table 4 to § 383.51 DISQUALIFICATION FOR VIOLATING OUT-OF-SERVICE ORDERS

Disqualification for violating out-of-service orders. Table 4 to §383.51 contains a list of the offenses and periods for which a person who is required to have a CLP or CDL is disqualified when the driver is operating a CMV at the time of the violation, as follows: