As I have commented on the “Commercial Drivers License Issues” page on this site, a license is not only how a commercial driver gets to work, it is how they work. Take away the legal ability to drive a commercial vehicle, and he or she is out of a job.
I have seen how devastating losing a commercial drivers license can be to a family. This is all the more reason to hire a traffic lawyer to represent you in your case. Even if it is a simple traffic ticket that you were charged with, take it very seriously, because drivers license points can add up. If you are driving a commercial vehicle when you are charged, the offense may get you more points than if you committed it in an ordinary vehicle. If you get enough tickets (and points), your license will be taken. For some types of speeding tickets, only one or two convictions could get your license taken immediately. Needless to say, if you have been charged with DWI, you are facing a very serious charge.
As you can see, there are numerous aspects to consider for commercial drivers when they get traffic tickets. In this tough economy, it can be hard to find a new job, especially if you drove for a living, and can no longer do so. Even though many ordinary drivers choose to drive even though they don’t have a license, commercial drivers don’t really have that choice since their employers will fire them if they lose their commercial drivers license. If you are a commercial driver and have been charged with a traffic offense, take it serious and call an attorney. A traffic attorney can negotiate on your behalf to try to lower the effects of the traffic ticket on your job and on your life.
