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Part 383 Commercial Driver’s License Standards; Requirements and Penalties
Subpart A General
383.1 Purpose and scope.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.1
383.3 Applicability.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.3
383.5 Definitions.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.5
383.7 Validity of CDL issued by decertified State.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.7
Subpart B Single License Requirement
383.21 Number of drivers’ licenses.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.21
383.23Commercial driver’s license.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.23
383.25Commercial learner’s permit (CLP).
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.25
Subpart C Notification Requirements and Employer Responsibilities
383.31Notification of convictions for driver violations.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.31
383.33Notification of driver’s license suspensions.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.33
383.35Notification of previous employment.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.35
383.37Employer responsibilities.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.37
Subpart D Driver Disqualifications and Penalties
383.51 Disqualification of drivers.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.51
Disqualification for major offenses
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-383/subpart-D/section-383.51#p-383.51(b)
Disqualification for serious traffic violations
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-383/subpart-D/section-383.51#p-383.51(c)
Disqualification for railroad-highway grade crossing offenses.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-383/subpart-D/section-383.51#p-383.51(d)
Disqualification for violating out-of-service orders
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-383/subpart-D/section-383.51#p-383.51(e)
383.52 Disqualification of drivers determined to constitute an imminent hazard.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.52
383.53 Penalties.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.53
Subpart E Testing and Licensing Procedures.
383.71Driver application and certification procedures.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.71
383.72Implied consent to alcohol testing.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.72
383.73State procedures.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.73
383.75Third party testing.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.75
383.77Substitute for knowledge and driving skills tests for drivers with military CMV experience.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.77
383.79Driving skills testing of out-of-State students; knowledge and driving skills testing of military personnel.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.79
Subpart F Vehicle Groups and Endorsements
383.91Commercial motor vehicle groups
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.91
383.93Endorsements.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.93
383.95Restrictions.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.95
Subpart G Required Knowledge and Skills
383.110 General requirement
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.110
383.111 Required knowledge.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.111
383.113 Required skills.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.113
383.115 Requirements for double/triple trailers endorsement.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.115
383.117 Requirements for passenger endorsement.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.117
383.119 Requirements for tank vehicle endorsement.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.119
383.121 Requirements for hazardous materials endorsement.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.121
383.123 Requirements for a school bus endorsement
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.123
Subpart H Tests
383.131Test manuals.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.131
383.133Test methods.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.133
383.135Passing knowledge and skills tests.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.135
Subpart I Requirement for Transportation Security Administration approval of hazardous materials endorsement issuances
383.141 General
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.141
Subpart J Commercial Learner’s Permit and Commercial Driver’s License Documents
383.151 General.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.151
383.153 Information on the CLP and CDL documents and applications
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.153
383.155 Tamperproofing requirements.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-383.155
PART 384—STATE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE PROGRAM
Subpart A—General
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.101
384.103 Applicability
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.103
384.105 Definitions.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.105
384.107 Matter incorporated by reference.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.107
Subpart B—Minimum Standards for Substantial Compliance by States
384.201 Testing program.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.201
384.203 Driving while under the influence.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.203
384.204 CLP or CDL issuance and information.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.204
384.205 CDLIS information.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.205
384.206 State record checks.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.206
384.207 Notification of licensing.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.207
384.208 Notification of disqualification.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.208
384.209 Notification of traffic violations.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.209
384.210 Limitation on licensing.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.210
384.211 Surrender of old licenses.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.211
384.212 Domicile requirement.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.212
384.213 State penalties for drivers of CMVs.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.213
384.214 Reciprocity.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.214
384.215 First offenses.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.215
384.216 Second offenses.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.216
384.217 Drug offenses.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.217
384.218 Second serious traffic violation.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.218
384.219 Third serious traffic violation.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.219
384.220 Problem Driver Pointer System information.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.220
384.221 Out-of-service regulations (intoxicating beverage)
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.221
384.222 Violation of out-of-service orders.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.222
384.223 Railroad-highway grade crossing violation.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.223
384.224 Noncommercial motor vehicle violations.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.224
384.225 CDLIS driver recordkeeping.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.225
384.226 Prohibition on masking convictions.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.226
384.227 Record of digital image or photograph.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.227
384.228 Examiner training and record checks.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.228
384.229 Skills test examiner auditing and monitoring.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.229
384.230 Entry-level driver certification.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.230
384.231 Satisfaction of State disqualification requirement.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.231
384.232 Required timing of record checks.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.232
384.233 Background records checks.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.233
384.234 Driver medical certification recordkeeping.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.234
384.235 Commercial driver’s license Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.235
384.236 Entry-level driver training provider notification.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.236
Subpart C—Procedures for Determining State Compliance
384.301 Substantial compliance-general requirements.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.301
384.303 [Reserved]
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.303
384.305 State certifications for Federal fiscal years after FY 1994.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.305
384.307 FMCSA program reviews of State compliance.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.307
384.309 Results of compliance determination.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.309
Subpart D—Consequences of State Noncompliance
384.401 Withholding of funds based on noncompliance.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.401
384.403 Availability of funds withheld for noncompliance.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.403
384.405 Decertification of State CDL program.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.405
384.407 [Reserved]
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.407
384.409 Notification of noncompliance.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/section-384.409
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