8-2,132. Same; driver of commercial vehicle must have a commercial class driver's license to operate vehicle; violations; penalty.
8-2,132
8-2,132. Same; driver of commercial vehicle must
have a commercial
class driver's license to operate vehicle; violations; penalty.
(a) On and after April 1, 1992, except when driving under a
commercial class A, B or C or class A or B
instruction permit or a valid class C license and accompanied
by the holder of a commercial driver's license valid for the vehicle being
driven, no person may drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person
has a valid commercial driver's license and is in immediate possession thereof
and
applicable endorsements valid for the vehicle they are driving,
except that no person charged with violating this subsection shall be
convicted if such person produces in court or the office of the arresting
officer a commercial driver's license issued to such person and valid at
the time of the arrest.
(b) No person shall drive a commercial motor vehicle while their driving
privilege is suspended, revoked or canceled or while subject to
a
disqualification.
(c) No person shall drive a commercial motor vehicle in violation of an
out-of-service order.
(d) Any commercial driver in violation of this section
shall be guilty
of a class B misdemeanor.
History: L. 1989, ch. 38, § 8;
L. 1990, ch. 45, § 1;
L. 2003, ch. 42, § 4; Apr. 17.