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- Initial DUI conviction in a passenger vehicle will result in a three to 12-month basic driver license suspension and a one-year CDL suspension.
- Second DUI conviction in a passenger vehicle will result in a two-year basic driver's license suspension and a permanently revoked CDL.
The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act (MCSIA) is a federal mandate designed to enhance highway safety by “establishing uniform testing and licensing standards for commercial drivers across the country…”. More MCSIA regulations for CDL holders are available.
Contact the MVC's CDL Unit at (609) 292-7500, ext. 5077 for additional information.
Lifetime Suspension Reinstatement
A Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicant who has a lifetime suspension of CDL privileges may complete the Lifetime CDL Suspension Reinstatement Application (per N.J.A.C. 1321-23.23) and submit the completed application and all supporting documents by mail, email, or fax to:
• NJMVC CDL/Bus Unit
PO Box 685
Trenton, NJ 08666
Email to cdl.unit@mvc.nj.gov
Fax 609-341-3373
A review of a completed application and all supporting documents will be conducted to ensure all criteria are met for reinstatement. Applicant will be notified in writing, of eligibility or ineligibility for reinstatement.