Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Based in Salt Lake City, the criminal defense attorneys at Intermountain Legal have extensive experience representing Utah commercial truck drivers who have allegedly violated federal and/or state traffic laws, and are in danger of losing their commercial driver's license (CDL).
Violations Can Put Your CDL in Jeopardy
As a commercial truck driver, you must be very careful not to violate any state or federal traffic laws, or any of the rules outlined in the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations. However, with the amount of hours spent on the road every day, it is extremely hard to avoid some mishap. Citations that can put your CDL in jeopardy include:
- Following too closely
- Speeding
- Failure to stop
- Reckless driving
- Careless driving
- Traveling in the wrong lane
- Using off-truck routes
- Failure to obey traffic control devices
- Logbook violations
- Exceeding drivers' hours
- Exceeding truck load weight limits
- Being over-length or over-width
- Tire tread depth
- Lack of required safety equipment
- Other equipment violations
At Intermountain Legal, our attorneys work to ensure that our clients keep their CDL and maintain their livelihood. In many cases, we can work to get the traffic ticket dismissed, so that the incident never goes on your record. In other situations, we may negotiate to a lesser charge that carries fewer points against your CDL.
We also have experience representing commercial truck drivers who have been charged with drunk driving. If you were driving your commercial vehicle at the time of the DUI arrest, or even if you were driving a personal vehicle and hold a CDL license, you likely face some serious consequences, including possible jail time and large fines. Unfortunately, the action taken with regard to your CDL can be significant as well. As our client, you can be sure that will work tirelessly to protect your rights and interests by providing strong representation throughout the defense process.
Seek Experienced, Intelligent Legal Representation
If you are in danger of losing your CDL, do not hesitate to contact Intermountain Legal for a free attorney consultation. The sooner we start working on your case, the more likely we can keep points off your record and keep you on the road.
