Tampa DUI Attorneys
Administrative Disqualification Law
When a driver is arrested for operating a commercial vehicle while under the influence, he or she will face administrative disqualification. This means that the driver will be prohibited from operating a commercial vehicle.
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Operating a commercial vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .04% or greater will result in a disqualification for one year.
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Operating a commercial vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will result in disqualification for one year.
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Operating a commercial vehicle while under the influence or with an unlawful blood alcohol level, for a second or subsequent offense, will result in permanent disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle.
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Refusing to submit to a chemical test will result in a one-year disqualification. A second or subsequent refusal will result in a permanent disqualification.
Disqualification will be effective immediately, and the arresting officer will issue a temporary permit to the driver, which will be valid for 10 days from the date of arrest/disqualification. This permit does not authorize the driver to operate a commercial vehicle for the first 24 hours of disqualification.
DUI Lawyers in Tampa, Florida
At Thomas & Paulk, our DUI attorneys are sensitive to the needs of commercial drivers who have been arrested for DUI and are facing disqualification from operating a commercial vehicle. We understand the importance of retaining your driving privileges and as such offer aggressive DUI defense through every step of the court process.
Contact a Tampa DUI lawyer at our firm regarding your commercial DUI arrest and disqualification.