Drunk Driving - Commercial Driver's Licenses - Disqualification From Driving

SB 187 modifies Maryland's commercial driver license disqualification rules for drunk driving. It requires the Motor Vehicle Administration to disqualify commercial drivers from operating commercial vehicles for one year if they drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.04% or higher in their blood or breath. For drivers transporting hazardous materials, disqualification increases to three years. A lifetime disqualification applies for two or more separate violations of these rules. This bill directly affects commercial drivers (e.g., truck and bus operators) who drive under the influence, lowering the BAC threshold for disqualification compared to standard non-commercial driving laws.