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Here’s How to Shift Gears and Fight Back CDL in Danger?
One of the most dreaded letters a professional truck driver can receive is a notice from the state warning that their license is about to be suspended.
Drivers only have 14 days from the mailing date of such a letter (or 10 days if you were served in person) to request a hearing on the Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) planned action against you. The DMV tracks your driving behavior using a point system: the Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS). A warning letter reflects the fact that you’ve accumulated enough points on your license to threaten your career. NOTS points accumulate 1.5 times faster on commercial drivers’ licenses (CDLs) than for others. A conviction on a speeding violation that adds 1 point to a regular driver’s license might add 1.5 points to a CDL. Acting quickly to request a hearing is your best chance to protect your livelihood. Drivers who try to defend themselves in court typically lose their cases, putting themselves at risk of a six-month suspension or a year on probation. An experienced traffic attorney can help drivers defend themselves at these hearings. Our attorneys spend 60–70 hours a week working on defense strategies, calling out technical errors and inaccuracies in the state’s cases, and persuading hearing officers to dismiss suspensions. We may be able to argue successfully for an increase in the maximum allowable points limit on your license. Also, if the state claims you were at fault for a traffic accident you did not cause, an experienced attorney can help you set the record straight. The earlier you secure legal representation, the better your chances for an improved outcome. If you are concerned about NOTS points on your license or have received a license suspension notice, contact us today. We will gladly guide you through this procedural thicket to protect your CDL — and your livelihood!
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