DUI Laws & Penalties: Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV)
Tampa Commercial / Truck Driver DUI Attorneys
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) – Alcohol-Related Convictions/Disqualifications-s. 322.61, F.S.
Commercial drivers in Tampa, Florida face slightly different laws and penalties in regards to DUI (driving under the influence). That is why it is important to work with a
DUI attorney who understands commercial vehicle DUI cases in particular, as he or she will be able to provide more effective representation. Following are laws and penalties regarding commercial DUI charges in Tampa:
- Driving a commercial vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .04% or greater is illegal under Florida law. If a driver operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, refuses to submit to chemical testing, or operates a commercial vehicle while in possession of a controlled substance, he or she will be disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle for one year. (In addition to other penalties assessed under s. 316.193.)
- A second or subsequent conviction for the above will result in the permanent disqualification of operating a commercial vehicle.
- A person disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle may not obtain a hardship license in order to operate a commercial vehicle.
Commercial DUI Lawyers in Tampa, Florida
If you are a commercial driver who has been arrested for DUI in Tampa, Florida or the surrounding areas, a defense lawyer at the firm may be able to help you. We understand that your driving privileges are your livelihood, and that you need all the help you can get. At our firm, we are dedicated to representing commercial drivers and helping them keep their driving privileges. Time is of the essence in Commercial DUI cases, so please call us today.
Contact a Tampa DUI lawyer at Thomas & Paulk regarding your commercial DUI charges!