Concerning the certification of commercial driver's license holders and applicants. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Concerning certain commercial motor vehicle provisions. )
Summary
Requires every person who applies for a commercial driver's license (CDL) to self-certify that he or she expects to engage in one of four types of driving. For a two-year period, the Department of Licensing (DOL) may require those who hold a CDL prior to the effective date of the act to self-certify driving type.
Requires CDL applicants and CDL holders who self-certify for nonexcepted interstate driving to provide a medical examiner’s certificate to the DOL.
Requires the DOL to downgrade a license for failure to self-certify driving type or failure to submit a medical examiner's certificate when one is required.
Requires the DOL to meet certain requirements related to recordkeeping for drivers’ self-certification and medical examiner's certificates, driver notifications, and downgrading licenses for failure to comply.
Increases minimum disqualification periods and monetary penalties for a CDL holder who violates an out-of-service order.
Increases monetary penalties for an employer who allows the operation of a commercial motor vehicle when there is an out-of-service order.
From the House Bill Report (HB 1229), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗