What is a CDL?

What is a CDL

A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is a special license that is required by the Washington State Department of Licensing, for those who drive any of the following types of vehicles: 

• Vehicles with a manufacturer’s weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more
• Trailers with a manufacturer’s weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more and a combined vehicle gross weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more
• All vehicles designed to transport 16 or more people including the driver
• All school buses
• Vehicles used to transport any hazardous material.

For requirements related to obtaining a CDL see the Washington State Department of Licensing.

Protection is the Key

It is extremely important to protect a CDL from situations that can cause suspension, disqualification, revocation, or cancellation. 

Your CDL could be disqualified if you:

• Commit 2 or more serious traffic offenses from separate incidents within a 3 year period. 
• Receive a DUI conviction.
• Have a suspension of your regular Washington State driver’s license.

Steps to reinstate a commercial driver’s license may include:

• Retaking the knowledge and driving test
• Fees 
• Other Requirements as needed

Merrill Law helps protect those drivers who have commercial driver’s licenses.

There are many ways an experienced traffic attorney can fight your ticket for you.

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