Florida DUI Penalties for Those with CDL licenses
In the state of Florida, if a driver operating a motor vehicle with a commercial license is stopped and suspected of DUI, the thresholds and penalties are more severe than those without CDLs. If the driver refuses a breath test, it is an automatic suspension of the license for 1 year.
You will have a chance during the administrative license hearing to contest the suspension. However, if you are not able to convince the court that you had no reason to refuse the test your license will more than likely be suspended and you could very well lose your job.
If the CDL license holder takes the test and blows more than a .04, than his or her license will be suspended for 1 year. Second refusals or convictions will result in a permanent susension for a CDL.
For more information, you should speak with an attorney.
Michael A. Atter
Former Prosecutor
Keith L. Maynard
Former Assistant Public Defender
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