Drunk Driving Laws And Attorneys In Hawaii - Commercial
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Hawaii DUI - Drivers License Suspension Laws/Penalties
DWI Offenses and Commercial Motor Vehicles Drivers Licenses(CDL)
A person is “disqualified” from operating a CMV for not less than 1
mandatory year (3 years if transporting hazardous materials) if, while
driving a CMV, that person (1) has an alcohol concentration of .04 or
more (2) is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or any
drug which impairs driving ability , or (3) refuses to submit to a chemical
test for an alcohol concentration. The CMV “disqualification” provision,
based on a refusal, applies only to a refusal to submit to a chemical test
for alcohol concentration; however, the CMV implied consent provision
applies to testing for alcohol or controlled substances.
It is a misdemeanor to operate a CMV following CDL disqualification
with the following sanctions:
a) Jail - not more than 1 year
b) Fine - $550 to $1000 and disqualification for not less than 1 year and
up to life.
It is a misdemeanor to operate a CMV during a CDL out-of-service order
The sanctions for this offense are a fine of $1,000 to $2,500 and
disqualification for not less than 1 year and up to life with the following
specific disqualification periods.
First offense - 90 days to 1 year
Second offense (within 10 yr) - 1 year to 5 years
Third or subsequent offense (within 10 years) - 3 years to 5 years.
The following disqualification periods apply if the violation occurred while
either transporting hazardous materials or 15 or more persons:
First offense - 180 days to 2 years
Second or subsequent offense (within 10 years) - 3 years to 5 years.
DWI Offenses and Commercial Motor Vehicles Drivers Licenses(CDL)
A person is “disqualified” from operating a CMV for not less than 1
mandatory year (3 years if transporting hazardous materials) if, while
driving a CMV, that person (1) has an alcohol concentration of .04 or
more (2) is under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or any
drug which impairs driving ability , or (3) refuses to submit to a chemical
test for an alcohol concentration. The CMV “disqualification” provision,
based on a refusal, applies only to a refusal to submit to a chemical test
for alcohol concentration; however, the CMV implied consent provision
applies to testing for alcohol or controlled substances.
It is a misdemeanor to operate a CMV following CDL disqualification
with the following sanctions:
a) Jail - not more than 1 year
b) Fine - $550 to $1000 and disqualification for not less than 1 year and
up to life.
It is a misdemeanor to operate a CMV during a CDL out-of-service order
The sanctions for this offense are a fine of $1,000 to $2,500 and
disqualification for not less than 1 year and up to life with the following
specific disqualification periods.
First offense - 90 days to 1 year
Second offense (within 10 yr) - 1 year to 5 years
Third or subsequent offense (within 10 years) - 3 years to 5 years.
The following disqualification periods apply if the violation occurred while
either transporting hazardous materials or 15 or more persons:
First offense - 180 days to 2 years
Second or subsequent offense (within 10 years) - 3 years to 5 years.
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