Feds Study How to Catch Impaired Drivers Without Commercial Licenses
Published Date: 6/22/2026
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Summary
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is starting a new study to find better ways to stop and catch drug and alcohol violations among commercial drivers who don’t have a commercial driver’s license. This affects state agencies that help enforce these rules and aims to improve safety on the roads. Comments on this plan are open until August 21, 2026, with no immediate costs announced.
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