Interstate Operation of a Commercial Vehicle
Whether you are driving through multiple states for work or for vacation, it is important to know the regulations of the states that you pass through. You will be held to a state’s laws if you choose to drive in that state. This includes the operation of commercial vehicles, like large trucks and buses. A bus driver passing through multiple states, or a truck driver on a long route, is subject to the laws of every state he or she passes through, not just the laws of his or her home state.
If you have been charged with DUI in Rhode Island, but are not licensed in Rhode Island, you need a lawyer with experience and knowledge of your rights and the regulations of Rhode Island. Please contact Rhode Island DUI defense attorney James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006 today for more information regarding interstate commerce and Rhode Island regulations.
Interstate Commercial Traffic
In 1986, the US Department of Transportation presented the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act which was established to improve highway safety by ensuring that drivers of large vehicles had the proper skills and knowledge to safely do their jobs. This Act’s main goal was to establish a national standard of training, licensing, and knowledge among commercial drivers across the country. Part of that regulation included regulating DUI standards and BAC limits. The BAC for a commercial driver in every compliant state, including Rhode Island, must be below .04% alcohol by volume, and a driver may not operate a vehicle within 4 hours of consuming alcohol.
These regulations do not stop at the state line in which a driver is licensed. A commercial driver from another state can and will be charged with DUI in the state in which they violate that regulation.
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If you have been charged with DUI as a commercial motor vehicle driver, the results could be devastating to your career. You need experienced legal counsel that can help defend your license in the state of Rhode Island. Please contact Rhode Island DUI defense attorney James Powderly by calling 401-662-9006 today.
