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Commercial Driver's Licenses in Ohio DUI LawWhile Operating A Private Vehicle:
In Ohio OVI law, your commercial driver's license will be affected even if you recieve a DUI while you are not operating a commercial vehicle. DUI offenses will result in disqualification of your CDL for up to one year. For a second time DUI offenser, the penalty is harsh - your CDL will be revoked indefinately. That means you will never again be permitted to drive a commercial vehicle. Keep in mind that any CDL suspension will be in addition to any court imposed license suspension that occurs as a penalty in your criminal DUI case. Such CDL penalites are devastating, as most CDL holders drive for a living. Thus a DUI will not only affect your driving priviliges, it will effect your career. If you have been arrested for DUI and you have a commercial driver's license, contact one of our experienced Ohio DUI attorney's immediately. While Operating A Commercial Vehicle:
It is illegal to operate a commercial vehicle in Ohio with a BAC of .04 or higher. Thus all the regular Ohio DUI/OVI penalties apply, but the legal limit in which you may drive is .04 instead of .08. Additionally, the penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test are harsher. Refusal of a chemical test is a first degree misdemeanor, regardless of whether you were charged with an Ohio DUI or not. |
Warning:
After an Ohio OVI arrest, a hearing to determine whether your suspension should be upheld or overturned will be held within
5 days
of your arrest.
There are many reasons why your license could be saved, so it makes sense to contact an Ohio DUI lawyer in your county immediately for a free initial consultation and to protect your important rights.
