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Commercial Driver CDL Definitions

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Definitions for Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL’s)

49 § 383.5 – Definitions.

As used in this part:

Administrator means the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator, the chief executive of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, an agency within the Department of Transportation.

Alcohol or alcoholic beverage means: (a) Beer as defined in 26 U.S.C. 5052(a), of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, (b) wine of not less than one-half of one per centum of alcohol by volume, or (c) distilled spirits as defined in section 5002(a)(8), of such Code.

Alcohol concentration (AC) means the concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood or breath. When expressed as a percentage it means grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.

Alien means any person not a citizen or national of the United States.

CDL downgrade means either:

(1) A State allows the driver to change his or her self-certification to interstate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operation excepted from part 391, as provided in § 390.3(f), 391.2, 391.68 or 398.3 of this chapter;

(2) A State allows the driver to change his or her self-certification to intrastate only, if the driver qualifies under that State’s physical qualification requirements for intrastate only;

(3) A State allows the driver to change his or her certification to intrastate, but operating exclusively in transportation or operations excepted from all or part of the State driver qualification requirements, or;

(4) A State removes the CDL privilege from the driver license.

CDLIS driver record means the electronic record of the individual CDL driver’s status and history stored by the State-of-Record as part of the Commercial Drivers License Information System (CDLIS) established under 49 U.S.C. 31309.

Commerce means (a) any trade, traffic or transportation within the jurisdiction of the United States between a place in a State and a place outside of such State, including a place outside of the United States and (b) trade, traffic, and transportation in the United States which affects any trade, traffic, and transportation described in paragraph (a) of this definition. Code of Federal Regulations 192.

Commercial driver’s license CDL means a license issued by a State or other jurisdiction, in accordance with the standards contained in 49 CFR part 383, to an individual which authorizes the individual to operate a class of a commercial motor vehicle.

Commercial driver’s license information system (CDLIS) means the CDLIS established by FMCSA pursuant to section 12007 of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986. Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle —;

(a) Has a gross combination weight rating of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds); or;

(b) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more); or;

(d) Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials as defined in this section. Controlled substance has the meaning such term has under 21 U.S.C. 802(6) and includes all substances listed on schedules I through V of 21 CFR 1308 (§§ 1308.11 through 1308.15), as they may be amended by the United States Department of Justice.

Conviction means an unvacated adjudication of guilt, or a determination that a person has violated or failed to comply with the law in a court of original jurisdiction or by an authorized administrative tribunal, an unvacated forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure the person’s appearance in court, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere accepted by the court, the payment of a fine or court cost, or violation of a condition of release without bail, regardless of whether or not the penalty is rebated, suspended, or probated.”;

Disqualification means any of the following three actions:

(a) The suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a CDL by the State or jurisdiction of issuance.

(b) Any withdrawal of a person’s privileges to drive a CMV by a State or other jurisdiction as the result of a violation of State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than parking, vehicle weight or vehicle defect violations).

(c) A determination by the FMCSA that a person is not qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle under part 391 of this chapter.

Driver applicant means an individual who applies to a State to obtain, transfer, upgrade, or renew a CDL.

Drivers License means a license issued by a State or other jurisdiction, to an individual which authorizes the individual to operate a motor vehicle on the highways.

Driving a commercial motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol means committing any one or more of the following acts in a CMV —

(a) Driving a CMV while the person’s alcohol concentration is 0.04 or more;

(b) Driving under the influence of alcohol, as prescribed by State law; or;

(c) Refusal to undergo such testing as is required by any State or jurisdiction in the enforcement of §383.51(b) or §392.5(a)(2) of this subchapter.

Electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a cellular telephone; personal digital assistant; pager; computer; or any other device used to input, write, send, receive, or read text.

Eligible unit of local government means a city, town, borough, county, parish, district, or other public body created by or pursuant to State law which has a total population of 3,000 individuals or less.

Employee means any operator of a commercial motor vehicle, including full time, regularly employed drivers; casual, intermittent or occasional drivers; leased drivers and independent, owner-operator contractors (while in the course of operating a commercial motor vehicle) who are either directly employed by or under lease to an employer.

Employer means any person (including the United States, a State, District of Columbia or a political subdivision of a State) who owns or leases a commercial motor vehicle or assigns employees to operate such a vehicle. Code of Federal Regulations 193.

Endorsement means an authorization to an individual’s CDL required to permit the individual to operate certain types of commercial motor vehicles.

Fatality means the death of a person as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Felony means an offense under State or Federal law that is punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year.

Foreign means outside the fifty United States and the District of Columbia.

Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination (articulated) vehicle. In the absence of a value specified by the manufacturer, GCWR will be determined by adding the GVWR of the power unit and the total weight of the towed unit and any load thereon.

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) means the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle. Hazardous materials means any material that has been designated as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and is required to be placarded under subpart F of 49 CFR part 172 or any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73.

Imminent hazard means the existence of a condition that presents a substantial likelihood that death, serious illness, severe personal injury, or a substantial endangerment to health, property, or the environment may occur before the reasonably foreseeable completion date of a formal proceeding begun to lessen the risk of that death, illness, injury or endangerment.

Motor vehicle means a vehicle, machine, tractor, trailer, or semitrailer propelled or drawn by mechanical power used on highways, except that such term does not include a vehicle, machine, tractor, trailer, semitrailer operated exclusively on a rail.

Nonresident CDL means a CDL issued by a State under either of the following two conditions: (a) To an individual domiciled in a foreign country meeting the requirements of §383.23(b)(1). (b) To an individual domiciled in another State meeting the requirements of §383.23(b)(2).

Non-CMV means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles not defined by the term “commercial motor vehicle (CMV)” in this section.

Out-of-service order means a declaration by an authorized enforcement officer of a Federal, State, Canadian, Mexican, or local jurisdiction that a driver, a commercial motor vehicle, or a motor carrier operation, is out-of-service pursuant to §§386.72, 392.5, 395.13, 396.9, or compatible laws, or the North American Uniform Out-of-Service Criteria.

Representative vehicle means a motor vehicle which represents the type of motor vehicle that a driver applicant operates or expects to operate.

School bus means a CMV used to transport pre-primary, primary, or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events. School bus does not include a bus used as a common carrier.

Serious traffic violation means conviction of any of the following offenses when operating a CMV, except weight, defect and parking violations:

(a) Excessive speeding, involving any single offense for any speed of 15 miles per hour or more above the posted speed limit;

(b) Reckless driving, as defined by State or local law or regulation, including but not limited to offenses of driving a CMV in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property;

(d) Following the vehicle ahead too closely;

(e) A violation, arising in connection with a fatal accident, of State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control;

(f) Driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL;

(g) Driving a CMV without a CDL in the driver’s possession. Any individual who provides proof to the enforcement authority that issued the citation, by the date the individual must appear in court or pay any fine for such a violation, that the individual held a valid CDL on the date the citation was issued, shall not be guilty of this offense; or Code of Federal Regulations 194.

(h) Driving a CMV without the proper class of CDL and/or endorsements for the specific vehicle group being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo being transported.

State means a State of the United States and the District of Columbia.

State of domicile means that State where a person has his/her true, fixed, and permanent home and principal residence and to which he/she has the intention of returning whenever he/she is absent.

Tank vehicle means any commercial motor vehicle that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous materials within a tank that is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or the chassis. Such vehicles include, but are not limited to, cargo tanks and portable tanks, as defined in part 171 of this title. However, this definition does not include portable tanks having a rated capacity under 1,000 gallons.

Texting means manually entering alphanumeric text into, or reading text from, an electronic device.

(1) This action includes, but is not limited to, short message service, e-mailing, instant messaging, a command or request to access a World Wide Web page, or engaging in any other form of electronic text retrieval or entry, for present or future communication.

(2) Texting does not include:

(i) Reading, selecting, or entering a telephone number, an extension number, or voicemail retrieval codes and commands into an electronic device for the purpose of initiating or receiving a phone call or using voice commands to initiate or receive a telephone call;

(ii) Inputting, selecting, or reading information on a global positioning system or navigation system; or;

(iii) Using a device capable of performing multiple functions (e.g., fleet management systems, dispatching devices, smart phones, citizens band radios, music players, etc.) for a purpose that is not otherwise prohibited in this part.

United States the term United States means the 50 States and the District of Columbia.

Vehicle means a motor vehicle unless otherwise specified.

Vehicle group means a class or type of vehicle with certain operating characteristics.

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Stephanie B.4/15/2020

David Colt did a phenomenal job representing me.
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Megan C.4/15/2020

From my first call, I was very impressed by the knowledge and professionalism of the staff. Clearly this was a very experienced and well-versed crew that immediately put me at ease. My attorney, David Colt, really knew the process and the players, and was able to get me a result that was far better that I could have hoped for. At all times, I felt empowered and as if I was in control at all stages of the process. The follow-up and empathy expressed by everyone was without parallel. I would recommend this firm without hesitation. Best of the best!!
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bridget m.4/15/2020

A true blessing to have these lawyers defend me! Thank you for all you did :)
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Evan J.4/15/2020

I hired David colt for a street racing ticket and I still have my license. Don’t waste your time with anyone else.
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Gene P.4/15/2020

I couldn't asked for a better attorney to handle my case then Dave Colt very professional and efficient took a 4 point ticket turned it into a one point thank you!!!
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Chris K.4/15/2020

If you have traffic violations that need to be fought, you’ll be in good hands with David Colt
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Scott K.4/15/2020

David and his team are top notch professionals. If you have an issue of any kind because of a ticket or accident - he is the person for your job. I can't recommend him highly enough. He took a touch situation, found an aggressive solution and saved tons of money and heartache in the process.
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pete f.4/15/2020

David was great! He was always very helpful and available for any questions and got a very hefty 28 point ticket down to 4! Would 10/10 reccomend again!
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Laura S.4/15/2020

We hired David for a ticket that my husband had received. This particular ticket could have been 4 points on his DMV record. We didn't realize how serious this ticket was until the day of the court hearing. We called David's office that morning, hoping that he would represent my husband. David moved his schedule around so that he could appear in court for my husband. He talked to the DA and got the ticket down to 1 point on his record and a very, very small fine. We HIGHLY recommend David and his firm!
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Don G.4/15/2020

I would give 10 stars if I could!! David was great to work with and got me an outcome I never thought could happen!!! Above and Beyond all my expectations! Thanks for your hard work David!!!
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Juli J.4/15/2020

David was able to get my charge reduced. He took the time to explain the whole process to me which helped to ease my mind in this stressful situation. He is professional and pleasant to work with. My calls and emails were returned promptly. The website also offers a wealth of good information. I would recommend contacting Denver Traffic Lawyer for help with any traffic violation.
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Eliman J.4/15/2020

Thank you very much! David Colt for taking care of my traffic case, not losing my CDL, me and my family really, appreciate that, thank you again mr. Colt
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Dennis F.4/15/2020

I was wrongly Traffic Ticketed 8 points after a three car accident. David Colt and his firm were recommended to me by a co worker. After visiting with an associate of the firm, I confidently hired them. David Colt spoke with me for 1 hour by phone. He gathered information about my background, and specifics on the accident. His firm then went to work to put my case together. A pre-trail conference was scheduled that I did not have to attend. The results were a dismissal of the 8 points. A penalty of 1 point for a faulty headlight and a fine of half of what this type of case usually brings to the courts. I strongly recommend David Colt and his firm to anyone having traffic court issues. The lawyer fees I paid, were worth every cent in the returns I received from this powerful firm and it's leader David Colt. D. Frederick
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Martin L.4/15/2020

David and his staff were great to work with! Conscientious, prepared and informative about the process and possible outcomes. In the courtroom, David presented himself and me, his client, in a professional, thoughtful and positive manner. He is extremely capable of maneuvering through and managing a system with which I had no previous experience. I can strongly recommend David Colt and the staff of Denver Traffic Lawyer to prospective clients. And... I also found the information on the Denver Traffic Lawyer website valuable and easy to understand.
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Jamie C.4/15/2020

Mr colt got my 12 point ticket down to 2 points. It was a heavy citation to swallow and mr colt was very patient and kind through the stressful experience.
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Elena4/15/2020

David Colt was thorough and efficient, and listened to me about what results I most cared about, reducing my charge from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. Thank you David Colt!
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Blair G.4/15/2020

David was incredibly organized, professional and most importantly took care of my case with ease and confidence. I reached out to him blindly and far past the time where a lawyer should be consulted. He took care of everything from point A to Z. The result was even better than either of us expected! That’s what you get with them! If you are considering David, he is a fantastic attorney and a great person to boot. Thanks again David and if I ever need you again, I will be in touch!
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Mark C.4/15/2020

I highly recommend David Colt. He maintained communication throughout the entire process and truly did a great job from start to finish. Thanks David
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Charles P.4/15/2020

Professional, Courteous and Knowledgeable. Two thumbs up. Highly recommended.
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Blake W.4/15/2019

Awesome service and David is super cool!! David Colt really does care and he really knows the ends and out of the traffic courts!! after this experience i'd say you're crazy to hire anyone other than Attorney David Colt! Thank you so much David!! Blake Waldo
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Jen M.4/15/2019

David helped me out tremendously with a recent ticket. He was truly knowledgeable on ever aspect of the entire process. I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to him, again, if the need ever arises. I highly recommend him!
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Anna F.4/15/2019

David Colt is very professional and experienced, we would highly recommend him. He got my husband the best outcome for his case. We are very grateful to him. Thank you very much Mr. Colt!
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lauren p.4/15/2019

I contacted David Colt to help me with an other warrant I discovered I had from a wreck from 7 years ago. I was wonderful and so helpful. He helped the process to move quickly, explained everything that was going on along the way and I was very happy with the outcome of my case. You won't regret hiring him. Strongly recommend!
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Tom S.4/15/2019

Would very highly recommend. David and his staff are professional, courteous and very prompt. My son had a registration violation and David got it dismissed. Almost just as important, everything David and his staff did leading up to the pre-trial conference was handled extremely well and professionally. And his fee was one-half what another attorney wanted to charge.
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Keith W.4/15/2019

David was easy to work with, explained details and strategy well, and with his help, I had the best possible outcome. I would use him again for any traffic court needs, and recommend him wholeheartedly for anyone else with such needs.
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Ryan H.4/15/2019

I was questioning my decision on getting any traffic lawyer but it literally saved my license. Dave is a smart polite articulate guy who knows his way around traffic law. My case I was looking at a 16 point speeding ticket on top of many priors, he got it reduced to 6 which blew my mind. My notion of lawyers before this was that all they wanted was the money out of your pocket. Dave was so helpful he advised me through and gave me the info I needed to get out of a completely separate 4 point insurance ticket. He didn't expect or even ask for any sort of compensation on that ticket. In summary dave is knowledgable, honest, stand up guy that genuinely cares about his clients and their future.
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Kiley K.4/15/2019

David was great and thorough and got my issue taken care of perfectly. Highly recommended!
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Mark S.4/15/2019

David was communicative, responsive and prompt and successfully managed my case. I am happy with the result, thank you.
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Matt D.4/15/2019

Keep up the good work David. I will gladly pass your name along to others when they need help. The rest of the reviews here already speak volumes, so there is not much more I can add.
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Steven H.4/15/2019

I am a CDL holder and was facing a career-ending citation mr. Colt and his team got me the most amazing deal I would recommend him to anybody that is a CDL holder. thank you very much mr.colt two very big thumbs up
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J C.4/15/2019

I wanted to share that David and his team are true professionals and very knowledgeable and considerate. My calls and emails were returned promptly and I was given the time needed to ask my questions. I selected David based on his bio, experience and the positive reviews. He was very organized and prepared for my day in court! I would highly recommend!
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