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CDL suspensions: Committing 2 or more violations, in separate incidents

What kinds of violations will result in this kind of disqualification?

  • Conviction in court for driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Driving a commercial motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.04 or more
  • Arrest for driving a non-commercial vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 or more (.02 or more if the driver is under age 21)
  • Refusing to submit to a breath or blood test while driving any motor vehicle
  • Leaving the scene of an accident involving a motor vehicle
  • Using any motor vehicle in the commission of a felony
  • Driving a commercial motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified Commercial Driver License (CDL)
  • Causing a fatality through the negligent operation of a commercial motor vehicle (including but not limited to vehicular homicide or assault)

How long will my license be disqualified?

For life.

How do I re-qualify?

You cannot re-qualify for a CDL under this type of disqualification.

Can I appeal the disqualification?

You may request an administrative review.

Related laws

RCW 46.25.090(2): Disqualification — Grounds for, period of — Records, notice.

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