Bill > AB2659

This bill aims to protect commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) from being revoked, suspended, canceled, or downgraded due to administrative mistakes or changes in how residency rules are interpreted by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Specifically, the DMV must provide drivers with at least 180 days' written notice before taking such action, detailing the issue and what's needed to fix it. During this period, the DMV will prioritize helping drivers resolve these administrative errors or deficiencies, establishing a special process to speed up document reviews. If a driver is making a good-faith effort to comply but faces delays from the DMV or a federal agency, the DMV can grant a one-time 90-day extension. These protections do not apply to actions taken due to traffic violations, criminal convictions that disqualify a driver, immediate public safety threats, or if the license was obtained fraudulently. The bill emphasizes that these changes will only be implemented if permitted by federal law, acknowledging the importance of the trucking industry and the need to support drivers who are crucial to the supply chain.

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