A Meriden DUI charge can have a devastating impact on anyone who faces it, but the consequences may be especially severe if you have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). This is because the regulations for CDL holders are more stringent than those for regular drivers, and the consequences are also more serious. If you are a CDL holder and you face a Meriden DUI, you should seek the help of a local lawyer in order to mitigate the issues that you face. You can learn more about DUI impact on a CDL holder here.
The DUI consequences for Meriden CDL holders is more significant than for regular drivers because accidents with commercial motor vehicles pose a safety risk to the general public. Anything that could increase the risk of an accident on the roads, such as driving while being impaired, is taken seriously by the state.
One way in which CDL holders are held to a higher standard than the general public is in the legal blood alcohol concentration limit. For regular drivers, the limit is .08%. However, for CDL holders, the legal limit is .04%. CDL holders can face more stringent laws and penalties even if they are not operating a commercial motor vehicle at the time of their DUI arrest.
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CDL holders will face the regular Meriden DUI penalties, such as fines, risk of prison time, license suspension, etc. However, in addition to the regular penalties, they face other issues that could arise due to a DUI conviction. Most notably, a CDL holder could have their commercial driver’s license revoked altogether following a DUI conviction. This might especially be the case for a repeat offender.
The loss of your driver’s license can have a much more significant impact if you drive for a living. For a regular driver, losing their license for a few months can pose an inconvenience, but they will likely still be able to find a way to and from work, so their livelihood will not be impacted. However, if you operate a commercial motor vehicle for a living, you won’t be able to work while your license suspension is pending.
This can have severe consequences because it puts your long-term job security in jeopardy. Your professional reputation may be damaged if your employer or colleagues think that you are reckless on the road. And if your CDL is revoked, you will have to find a new line of work entirely.
You may face additional long-term consequences for a DUI conviction such as increased insurance premiums, judgement in your personal life, family strife, etc.
If you are a CDL driver accused of a Meriden DUI, protecting your professional license is likely one of your biggest priorities. The lawyers here at Lady DUI have worked with CDL holders to protect their jobs. We know the ins and outs of the Meriden courthouse and how the personnel in the courthouse like to work. Contact us today and we can help put you in a position to protect your job and your freedom during this difficult time. We are here for you!
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