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| And the rumor is supported by the state DMV web page FAQ
http://www.dmv.org/ia-iowa/cdl-faqs.php a page titled "Commercial Driver FAQs in Iowa"
> What happens if I get an OWI?
>
> Driving commercial vehicles involves a great deal of responsibility. For this reason, an OWI
> offense (operating while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol) is punished quite severely.
>
> A driver with a CDL will lose his commercial driving privileges for one year if he is convicted of
> driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or driving with a blood alcohol concentration > (BAC) of 0.04% or above (not 0.08%). If the offense occurs while he is transporting hazardous
> materials, his license will be revoked for three years. A second offense will result in an
> automatic lifetime disqualification.
>
> If you are convicted of an OWI, a work permit may not be used for operation of a commercial
> vehicle. To reinstate your license after a conviction, you'll need to retake the driving exam and > written knowledge test.
>
> Federal laws require all drivers with valid CDLs to participate in a random drug and alcohol
> testing program.
Seems clear enough, .04 driving any vehicle, no CDL for a year. Do it twice, no CDL for life.
Gerald J. | |
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