Title 21 — Motor Vehicles
42 chapters · 351 sections in this title.
21 Del. C. § 2601. Short title.
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§ 2601. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Commercial Driver License Act.”67 Del. Laws, c. 157, § 1;
21 Del. C. § 2602. Statement of intent and purpose.
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§ 2602. Statement of intent and purpose. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to implement the federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA) (Title XII of Pub. Law 99-570) [49 U.S.C. § 521, Appendix §§ 2304, 2701-2716; repealed] and reduce or prevent commercial motor …
21 Del. C. § 2603. Definitions [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 23].
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§ 2603. Definitions [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 23]. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the following definitions apply to this chapter: (1) “Alcohol” means any substance containing any form of alcohol, including, but not limited …
21 Del. C. § 2604. Limitation on number of driver licenses.
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§ 2604. Limitation on number of driver licenses. No person who drives a commercial motor vehicle may have more than 1 driver license.67 Del. Laws, c. 157, § 1;
21 Del. C. § 2605. Notification required by driver.
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§ 2605. Notification required by driver. (a) Notification of convictions. — (1) To State. — Any driver holding a commercial driver license issued by this State, who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, in this or an…
21 Del. C. § 2606. Employer responsibilities.
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§ 2606. Employer responsibilities. (a) Each employer must require the applicant to provide the information specified in § 2605(c) of this title. (b) No employer may allow, permit, or authorize a driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle during any period: (1) In which the driver…
21 Del. C. § 2607. Commercial driver license required.
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§ 2607. Commercial driver license required. (a) Except when driving under a CLP and accompanied by the holder of a commercial driver license valid for the vehicle being driven or while being tested by the Department for a commercial driver’s license, no person may drive a commerc…
21 Del. C. § 2608. Commercial driver license qualification standards [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 40, § 15].
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§ 2608. Commercial driver license qualification standards [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 40, § 15]. (a) Testing. — (1) General. — No person may be issued a commercial driver license unless that person is a resident of this State and has passed a knowledge …
21 Del. C. § 2609. Non-domiciled CDL or CLP.
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§ 2609. Non-domiciled CDL or CLP. (a) The Division of Motor Vehicles may issue a non-domiciled CDL or CLP to an applicant who: (1) Is domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction if the United States Secretary of Transportation has determined that the commercial motor vehicle testing and …
21 Del. C. § 2610. Application for commercial driver license or commercial learner permit.
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§ 2610. Application for commercial driver license or commercial learner permit. (a) The application for a commercial driver license or commercial learner permit must include the following: (1) The full name and current residential and mailing address of the person; (2) A physical…
21 Del. C. § 2611. Commercial driver license [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 40, § 15].
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§ 2611. Commercial driver license [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 40, § 15]. (a) Content of license. — The commercial driver license must be marked “Commercial Driver License” and must be, to the maximum extent practicable, tamper proof. It must include, bu…
21 Del. C. § 2612. Disqualification and cancellation.
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§ 2612. Disqualification and cancellation. (a) A person operating a CMV while either holding a CDL, CLP, or being required to hold a CDL, CLP, or any CDL or CLP holder operating a non-CMV shall be disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for a period of not less than …
21 Del. C. § 2613. Prohibited alcohol offenses for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
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§ 2613. Prohibited alcohol offenses for commercial motor vehicle drivers. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a person may not drive, operate, or be in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle within this State while having any measurable amount of alcoho…
21 Del. C. § 2614. Implied consent requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
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§ 2614. Implied consent requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. (a) A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this State is deemed to have given consent, subject to provisions of this title, to take a test or tests of that person’s blood or breath for the p…
21 Del. C. § 2615. Notification of traffic convictions.
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§ 2615. Notification of traffic convictions. (a) Whenever a person who holds a CDL from another state is convicted of a violation of this State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation), in any type of vehicle, the Division must notif…
21 Del. C. § 2616. Driving record information to be furnished.
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§ 2616. Driving record information to be furnished. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Division of Motor Vehicles must furnish full information regarding the driving record of any person: (1) To the driver license administrator of any other state, or …
21 Del. C. § 2617. Rulemaking authority.
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§ 2617. Rulemaking authority. The Department may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.67 Del. Laws, c. 157, § 1;
21 Del. C. § 2618. Authority to enter agreements.
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§ 2618. Authority to enter agreements. The Department may enter into or make agreements, arrangements, or declarations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.67 Del. Laws, c. 157, § 1;
21 Del. C. § 2619. Reciprocity.
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§ 2619. Reciprocity. (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a resident of another state who is issued a CDL/CLP or non-domiciled CDL/CLP issued by that state, or by the Canadian Provinces and Territories in conformity with the Canadian National Safety Code, or a Licencia Fe…
21 Del. C. § 2620. False statements; incorrect or incomplete information.
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§ 2620. False statements; incorrect or incomplete information. (a) Whoever makes any false affidavit or knowingly swears or affirms falsely to any matter or thing required by the terms of this chapter to be sworn to or affirmed is guilty of perjury and shall be fined or imprisone…
21 Del. C. § 2621. Waivers for commercial driver license provisions.
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§ 2621. Waivers for commercial driver license provisions. (a) The provisions of this chapter are waived for the following specific groups of drivers who operate: (1) Farm vehicles which are: a. Controlled and operated by a farmer; b. Used to transport either agricultural products…
21 Del. C. § 2622. Penalties.
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§ 2622. Penalties. (a) Whoever violates §§ 2604, 2605(b)-(c), 2606, 2607, 2612 and 2613 of this title shall for the first offense be fined not less than $200 nor more than $2,500. For subsequent offense the person shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 or imprison…
21 Del. C. § 2623. Other penalties.
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§ 2623. Other penalties. (a) Whoever violates this chapter shall for the first offense be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100. For each subsequent like offense, the person shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $200, or imprisoned not less than 10 days nor more th…
21 Del. C. § 2624. Jurisdiction.
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§ 2624. Jurisdiction. Justices of the peace shall have jurisdiction over violations of this chapter.67 Del. Laws, c. 157, § 1;
21 Del. C. § 2625. Masking violations.
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§ 2625. Masking violations. The State shall not mask, defer imposition of judgment, or allow an individual to enter into a diversion program that would prevent a CDL/CLP holder’s and CMV driver’s conviction for any violation, in any type of motor vehicle, of a state or local traf…
21 Del. C. § 2626. CDL medical certification requirements.
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§ 2626. CDL medical certification requirements. (a) CDL medical self-certification requirements. — (1) Beginning January 30, 2012, any person applying for an initial CLP/CDL must self-certify to the Division that such person is operating commercial motor vehicles in a nonexcepted…
21 Del. C. § 2627. CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements.
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§ 2627. CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. (a) The Division shall request information from the Clearinghouse, and if applicable, deny the issuance, renewal, upgrade, or transfer of a CDL or CLP as stated in § 2608(c)(2) of this title. (b) The Division shall, upon re…