Many truckers rolling across I-80 from the eastern USA, or heading east from one of the CA ports, learn that they need a commercial driver’s violation lawyer to resolve their traffic tickets in Roseville Courthouse so that they can keep on trucking.      

Commercial drivers do not have the option of turning down a load to sit in court waiting for their name to be called, plead not guilty, plead their case, or request another date for trial. They’ll leave far too much money on the table if they do that.

Often, their best option is to hire a CA traffic ticket defense lawyer to resolve their tickets through negotiation, requesting dismissal, or by lowering the level of “reasonable doubt.”

Yes, reasonable doubt is the standard even in traffic courts across CA.

Protecting Your CDL and Your Driving Livelihood

CDL holders know their livelihoods depend on a clean driving record. When it comes to negotiating higher pay and better benefits, there simply is no better bargaining tool than a clean PSP.

CDL holders in CA accumulate NOTS points on paid fines at a rate that is 50% higher than their noncommercial peers. What’s more, they are not eligible for the Traffic Violator School (TVS) to keep their minor infractions confidential from their employers.

Therefore, CDL holders must take immediate action to avoid negative marks on their CA motor vehicle driving record (MVR) and their PSP. 

In fact, they are mandated by the DOT FMCSA to report in writing paid fines and convictions (excluding parking) in their CMV or personal vehicle to their employer within 30 days, regardless of an appeal.

Further, the CA DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program notifies the employer annually on the anniversary of their employer enrolling them in the program.

Don’t take chances with your livelihood. The best method of avoiding NOTS  and FMCSA CSA severity points is to hire a commercial driver’s violation lawyer.

Commercial Drivers Face Higher Standards in CA

Commercial drivers are expected to perform at a higher standard than their peers or face stricter penalties. 

The CA DMV and the DOT FMCSA impose rigorous driving standards for these drivers who often transport hazardous materials in large vehicles with longer stopping distances—while others are responsible for transporting dozens of passengers.

These regulations limit the number of driving hours, impose mandatory breaks, and dictate specialized vehicle inspections at weigh stations and roadside inspections. 

Therefore, it is crucial for truckers and charter bus operators to consult a commercial driver’s violation lawyer to resolve commercial moving violations. 

Without the assistance of a traffic attorney, drivers could incur significant financial burdens and setbacks to their professional driving careers.

At Bigger & Harman, APC, we defend the following (and other) commercial driving violations: