Bill > H3613

This bill aims to promote commercial driver safety. It makes several key changes to existing laws: 1. It amends the definition of "Conviction" to include a wider range of offenses that would count towards disqualification of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). 2. It expands the definition of "Serious traffic violation" to include more driving behaviors like improper lane changes, following too closely, and using electronic devices while operating a commercial vehicle. 3. It requires commercial drivers to notify their employer and the Registry of Motor Vehicles within one business day if their license is suspended, revoked, or they lose driving privileges in any state. 4. It increases the civil penalties for commercial drivers who fail to report license status changes to their employer. 5. It mandates that employers participate in the Registrar's Driver Verification System to track the license status of their commercial vehicle operators. 6. It increases the disqualification periods for commercial drivers convicted of multiple serious traffic violations within a 3-year period. 7. It allows the Registrar to suspend or revoke a CDL without a hearing in certain cases where the driver poses an immediate threat to public safety.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3613