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I hold a commercial driver license (CDL). Are there any additional issues for persons who hold a CDL if arrested for DUI?

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I hold a commercial driver license (CDL). Are there any additional issues for persons who hold a CDL if arrested for DUI?

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Yes – any person holding a CDL is subject to much tougher standards. If the motorist was operating a commercial motor vehicle at the time the arrest was made, an evidentiary test result of .04% is sufficient to convict the driver of DUI. If the CDL holder was operating a private motor vehicle at the time the arrest was made, and is subsequently convicted of DUI, the CDL endorsement will be “disqualified” (removed) for one year on first offense and lifetime for second offense.