Driver Disqualification Rules

About the Training

Certain offenses remove a driver from CMV operation, sometimes permanently. This training covers the disqualifying violations under 49 CFR §391.15 — DUIs, leaving the scene, excessive speeding — and the periods of disqualification each one carries.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify the offenses that disqualify a driver under 49 CFR §391.15
  • Explain how DUIs, leaving an accident scene, and felonies affect eligibility
  • Describe the disqualification periods for major and serious violations
  • Recognize how to protect driving eligibility

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