Suspended CDL License in Georgia and loss of driver's license in Georgia

Georgia DUI/DWI

Commercial Driver's License | If Under 21

Georgia Commercial Driver's License

1. The police officer took my CDL license when I was arrested for a DUI, can I still drive? (back to top)

An operator of a commercial motor vehicle must always have in his possession a valid commercial drivers’ license. If you were arrested for a DUI and were issued a DPS 1205, you cannot operate a commercial vehicle. This applies regardless of whether you were driving a commercial vehicle or non-commercial vehicle at the time of your arrest.

2. Can I get a limited permit for a CDL License? (back to top)

No, a limited permit is not available for operating a commercial vehicle. You may drive a non-commercial vehicle on a 30-day or 120-day limited permit, but not a commercial vehicle.

3. What will happen if I received a DUI while operating a commercial vehicle? (back to top)

If you are convicted of a DUI with a .04% or more alcohol content, you will be subject to a 1-year disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle.

4. What if I refused to submit to Chemical testing of my blood, breath, or urine after my arrest? (back to top)

     You will be subject to a 1-year disqualification of the CDL license; however, a Class C license may be obtained after 120 days provided you complete “DUI School” and pay the reinstatement fee.


5. When can I have my CDL reinstated? (back to top)

If a CDL holder is convicted of a DUI (first lifetime) while operating a non-commercial vehicle, he may reinstate the commercial driver’s license after 120 days.

If the CDL holder is convicted of a DUI (first lifetime) while operating a commercial vehicle he or she may not reinstate the CDL until 1-year following the conviction.

6. If I am convicted of a 2nd DUI, can I still have my CDL reinstated? (back to top)

     No. If you are convicted of a second DUI (lifetime), no matter what kind of motor vehicle you were driving at the time of the DUI arrest, you are disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle for life.

     The DMVS does issue regulations that may allow a lifetime disqualification to be reduced to a period of not less than 10 years.  The applicant will be required to submit proof of rehabilitation, which must be approved by the DMVS.

If your question was not posted here, or you have further questions, please contact us so that you may speak with our attorneys regarding your CDL. We will do our best to protect your ability to continue using your motor vehicle. Call: 770-955-1511.

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