Change In Florida Traffic Laws Put Truck Drivers' Licenses At Risk

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - June 18, 2014 - PRLog -- Chris Carson, an attorney with the Jacksonville, Florida law firm Dale Carson Law, warns truckers that their commercial driver’s license (CDL) is at risk with a change in Florida law.

         As of January 11, 2014, if a person holding a CDL receives a moving violation and is found guilty, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) will no longer allow judges to withhold the points from the driver’s license. This means points will always be assessed if a CDL holder is found guilty of a moving violation. Since truckers are also prohibited from attending traffic school, aggressive representation is needed for any driver that requires a CDL.

         A traffic citation could result in a commercial license being suspended or revoked, insurance costs rising significantly, and even the loss of a job.

         Prior to the law change, truckers could appear in court and, oftentimes, convince the judge to withhold points. Under the new law, a complete dismissal is the only acceptable outcome for most CDL holders.

         “This law will take many commercial drivers off the streets permanently if they are found guilty in the state of Florida,” Carson explains. “Under the new law, all moving violations now have dramatic consequences for CDL holders.”

         Dale Carson Law, with offices in Jacksonville, Florida, offers specialties in the area of traffic and criminal law. More information about the law firm is available at www.dalecarsonlaw.com.

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