8-2,132. Same; driver of commercial vehicle must have a commercial class driver's license to operate vehicle; violations; penalty. (a) On and after April 1, 1992, except when driving under a commercial class A, B or C or class A or B instruction permit or a valid class C license and accompanied by the holder of a commercial driver's license valid for the vehicle being driven, no person may drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person has a valid commercial driver's license and is in immediate possession thereof and applicable endorsements valid for the vehicle they are driving, except that no person charged with violating this subsection shall be convicted if such person produces in court or the office of the arresting officer a commercial driver's license issued to such person and valid at the time of the arrest.

(b) No person shall drive a commercial motor vehicle while their driving privilege is suspended, revoked or canceled or while subject to a disqualification.

(c) No person shall drive a commercial motor vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order.

(d) Any commercial driver in violation of this section shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

History: L. 1989, ch. 38, § 8; L. 1990, ch. 45, § 1; L. 2003, ch. 42, § 4; April 17.