SB 1025
Allowing CDL license renewal without medical retest under certain circumstances
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes a 10-year grace period for West Virginia commercial driver’s license holders who have had their driving privileges suspended due to a lapse in maintaining a current medical examiner’s certificate. It allows for reinstatement without requiring a retest, provided certain conditions are met, including maintaining a current medical certificate and complying with federal law. The bill also establishes rule-making authority for the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement these changes.
Key provisions
- Establishes a 10-year grace period for reinstatement of commercial driving privileges due to a medical certification lapse.
- Authorizes reinstatement without requiring a retest under specific conditions (current medical certificate, valid non-commercial license, no disqualifications, and payment of fees).
- Requires compliance with federal commercial driver licensing requirements.
- Grants the Department of Motor Vehicles rule-making authority to implement the provisions of the bill.
- Defines key terms related to commercial driver licensing and medical certification.
- Addresses issues related to vehicle groups and texting.
- Includes provisions related to drug and alcohol testing and disqualification standards.
- States the legislative intent to address workforce shortages and maintain public safety.
Who is affected
- Commercial driver’s license holders in West Virginia
- The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
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