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Ohio Adopts a New Breathalyzer Device
Faulty breathalyzer device may be the product of corruption, and may lead to lengthy court battles and heavy fines.
Parents to Put Children Over 9 in Booster Seats
Police will not be able to make law a primary offense.
Ohio Boosts Price of Traffic Tickets, Fails to Inform Motorists
The $10 raise is not being explained by police, and is left off of the payment envelope.
DUI With a CDL
A conviction of driving under the influence (OVI or DUI) will have serious consequences on a driver’s CDL. This is true whether the DUI conviction occurred while operating a CMV or a private vehicle.
Have you been arrested for drunk driving with a commercial license? If so, contact our Columbus CDL attorney at Funkhouser Law today!
If a driver is convicted of DUI (or OVI) while operating a private vehicle, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will automatically impose a one year CDL suspension. This BMV suspension is separate from the license suspension imposed by the court. A second DUI or OVI conviction will result in a lifetime CDL suspension.
The rules are even harsher if the DUI occurs while the driver is operating a CMV. Although the legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while operating a private motor vehicle is .08%, a commercial DUI includes having a BAC of only .04% or higher. Further, a twenty-four hour CDL suspension will be imposed if any discernable amount of alcohol is in the driver’s system. If the driver submits to a breathalyzer and is over the .04% legal limit, the driver must surrender his or her CDL on the spot to the police officer. The first DUI conviction will result in a one year CDL suspension. A second DUI conviction may result in a lifetime CDL suspension.
Being charged with DUI or OVI is a serious offense and may have far-reaching consequences on your CDL, including a lengthy suspension of driving privileges. These CDL suspensions are imposed on top of criminal penalties that may include jail time or hefty fines. It is important to contact a qualified attorney who can fight for your rights and avoid a DUI conviction.
Have you been arrested for drunk driving with a commercial license? If so, contact our Columbus CDL attorney at Funkhouser Law today!
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