Chicago CDL Violation Lawyer

CDL Violation Lawyers Serving Bucktown, Wicker Park, and All Cook County Areas

When you drive a commercial vehicle for a living, your livelihood and the best interests of your family depend on your continued employment. Serious traffic violations, however, can lead to the suspension or revocation of your commercial drivers license (CDL), making it impossible for you to continue working. At Luisi Legal Group, our Chicago CDL violation lawyer understand the importance of keeping you on the road. We will work hard to protect your commercial driving privileges no matter how difficult your situation may seem.

Legal Counsel for CDL Holders Facing Serious Violations

Traffic tickets of any kind are serious for any driver. For those who hold CDLs, a momentary lapse in judgment could have potentially life-altering consequences. Violations which may seem relatively harmless, albeit expensive, to a non-commercial driver could result in the temporary suspension or lifetime revocation of your CDL. Your commercial drivers license will be suspended for one year if you are convicted for:

• Driving under the influence, or refusing a blood-alcohol content (BAC) test. Suspension applies regardless of whether you were operating a commercial or non-commercial vehicle at the time.
• Operating a commercial vehicle with a BAC or 0.04 or higher.
• Leaving the scene of an accident, regardless of the type of vehicle.
• Any felony involving a motor vehicle of any type. If the felony involves dispensing, distribution, or manufacturing of a controlled substance, your CDL is revoked for life on the first conviction.
• Operating a commercial vehicle with a suspended or revoked CDL.

A second conviction on any of the above will result in a lifetime disqualification of your CDL privileges.

For more than 15 years, the experienced Chicago CDL violation lawyers at Luisi Legal Group have been helping clients throughout Cook County protect their ability to provide for their families. We understand that, in many cases, there are alternatives to pleading guilty and accepting the consequences. Our lawyers are equipped to offer you the responsible, cost-effect representation you deserve. With our proven record of success, you can be sure that we know how to get results. We have handled cases like yours, and we win cases like yours.

Chicago CDL Violations Lawyers

Cumulative traffic offenses can also affect your status as a CDL holder, especially those that have been designated by the State of Illinois as serious traffic violations. There are dozens of such violations under Illinois law, including:

• Speeding more than 15 mph above the posted speed limit;
• Speeding in a construction zone or school zone;
• Reckless driving;
• Disregarding lane control signals or improper lane usage;
• Improper passing; and
• Passenger, cargo, or license classification violations.

A conviction on two serious traffic violations while operating a commercial vehicle within three years will result in a suspension of your CDL. The same offenses committed in a non-commercial vehicle may also result in a suspension but only if your regular driving privileges are also suspended by the conviction.

If you are a commercial driver's license holder, and you have received a citation for any traffic violation, it is important to speak to a lawyer right away. Contact the Chicago office of Luisi Legal Group to schedule a free consultation with one of our Chicago CDL violation lawyers. We will help you understand the implications of your case and work with you in finding a resolution that avoids a conviction. Call 773-276-5541 for an appointment. Our firm is proud to serve clients in Bucktown, Humboldt Park, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, and all throughout the Chicago area.