CDL Drivers Defense for Traffic Offenses

Commercial motor vehicle drivers are held to a higher standard on the road than individual motorists in Joliet and the greater Will County. As such, certain traffic violations can result in a CDL revocation or suspension. The following are “common violations” which could result in a CDL disqualification, suspension or revocation:

• Speeding;
• Following too closely;
• Improper lane changes;
• Reckless driving;
• Improper turns;
• Failure to yield to right of way;
• Railroad grade crossing violations; and
• Failure to obey a traffic control device.
• Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV;
• Driving under the influence of drugs;
• Driving while in possession of intoxicating beverage;
• Failure to use seat belt while operating CMV;
• Failing to secure vehicle equipment or load; and
• Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection.

Beyond the consequences from the above traffic citations, Illinois law also has number state-specific traffic violations that can result in CDL disqualification or suspension. For example, If a semi-truck driver receives two traffic violations within a limited period of time, that driver can face an automatic CDL revocation. To be clear, the consequences for CDL drivers charged with traffic citations are serious, and you should always have a Joliet CDL traffic defense lawyer on your side.

If you are a CDL driver and you have been cited for a serious traffic violation that could result in driving privilege disqualification, there are various defense strategies that we will use which will help you “beat the ticket” and keep your job.

If you have been charged in Will County with a DUI, you can face serious criminal consequences. Beyond losing your ability to work, you will also be facing a Class A Criminal Misdemeanor. Accordingly, you need to make sure to hire an aggressive Joliet traffic defense lawyer you can assist with your case.

Our Will County lawyers will analyze the specific facts of your case and will tailor a strategy to those particular facts to help you obtain the best possible outcome in your traffic case. If you are facing serious traffic-related charges, our Joliet attorneys will fight for you by using strong negotiation skills, filing motions to have your case dismissed, or taking your case to a NOT GUILTY verdict at trial.