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School buses, semi-trucks, and other commercial vehicles are larger and typically more difficult to drive than average cars or trucks, which is why you need a commercial driver's license (CDL) in order to legally operate such vehicles.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)determines the national policies regarding CDLs, and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is in charge of the licensing process in Ohio.

Who Can Get an Ohio CDL?

To qualify for an Ohio commercial driver license, you must:

• Have a valid, non-CDL Ohio license.
• Be at least 18 years old.

CDL holders under 21 years old will only be allowed to drive commercial vehicles within OH (i.e., intrastate), per FMCSA requirements.

Ohio Commercial Learner's Permits

Before you can apply for an OH commercial driver's license, you'll have to get your Ohio commercial learner's permit (CLP). While it's not required, it's recommended to first take a CDL training course, to prepare yourself for the various exams involved in the process.

When you're ready to take your written exams, schedule an appointment with your local Ohio BMV office. You will have to:

• Provide the following:
  • All required medical documents.
  • The $27commercial learner's permit fee.
  • Proper forms of identification, proving your:
    • Full legal name.
    • Date of birth.
    • Social Security number (SSN).
    • U.S. citizenship/permanent legal presence.
    • Residential Ohio address.
      • See “Proofs of Identity' below for more information.
• Submit to a vision exam.
  • Please see below for vision requirements.
• Submit to a driving record check
  • Your record for the past 10 years in all 50 states and the District of Columbia will be under review.

Proofs of Identity

To satisfactorily show these facts, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles requires CDL applicants to bring identification that covers all 5 elements:

• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Legal presence
• Social Security Number
• Ohio street Address

Before you head to the BMV check the list of acceptable documents to make sure you have the appropriate proof of identity.

*NOTE: The OH Bureau of Motor Vehicles will accept an Ohio driver's license, state ID card, or commercial driver's license that is current OR expired less than 6 months as sufficient proof of all elements of identification.

OH CLP Restrictions

After passing the written and vision exams, supplying the BMV with the proper documents, and paying the fee, you will be issued your Ohio commercial learner's permit.

Your OH CLP will be valid for6 months and you will be allowed to renew it1 time before it expires. A renewal fee may apply.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires all commercial license permit holders to drive on public roads only, and only while a full CDL holder is in the vehicle.

CLP holders must often carry their commercial learner's permit for a certain period of time before they can schedule a skills test and get their commercial driver license. The FMCSA sets its federal standard at 14 days, but this could be different in your state.

Call your local BMV office for details on what Ohio requires for CLP holders; for more on FMCSA standards, please see our page on CDL federal requirements.

Commercial Drivers Practice Tests (CDL)

We offer a series of DMV Practice tests to help you prepare for your Commercial Driver License test. In addition to carefully studying your state's driver handbook, these tests will give you an idea about the types of questions you may see on the actual written test.

• 100 Questions - Unlimited Tests$14.95
• 50 Questions - Unlimited Tests$9.95

Obtaining Your Ohio Commercial Driver's License

To convert your CLP to a CDL, you'll have to return to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles office to take your skills/road test. These types of tests are typically appointment only.

Bring with you:

• Your Ohio commercial learner's permit.
• Your Ohio driver's license.
• Payment for:
  • The $42 first-time CDL fee.
  • Your testing fee (see below).

Arrange to take the test in the same type of vehicle you hope to drive with your CDL. If you can not, a restriction may be placed on your commercial driver license.

The skills/road test includes a:

• Pre-trip inspection.
  • You will have 30 minutes to complete this.
• Basic maneuverability test.
  • You will have 40 minutes to complete this.
  • Tests your ability to maneuver a commercial vehicle around other objects.
• Road test.
  • Tests basic road skills such as turning, stopping/starting the vehicle, and general driving behaviors.

You can either take this test through the BMV or a third party testing center. Fees vary based on location:

• State-owned testing facilities:
  • Pre-trip inspection fee: $10.
  • Basic maneuverability test: $10.
  • Road test: $30.
• Third-party testing facilities:
• Pre-trip inspection: $27.
• Basic maneuverability test: $27.
• Road test: $61.

If you fail any part of the test, you must wait at least 1 week to try again.

Ohio CDLs for Military Members

If you're currently enlisted or have left the military in the past 12 months, you may be eligible for a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration program allowing certain service members to waive their CDL skills tests.

To qualify, you will need to have some experience driving commercial vehicles or their equivalent while in the military.

You and your commanding officer will also have to fill out the Application for Skills Test Waiver Military Exception (Form BMV 2070).

Bring the completed form to your initial appointment with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

*NOTE: Qualifying military members will still have to take all written exams and pay all applicable fees.

For more information on the program, see our guide to the CDL skills test waiver.

OH CDL Farm Waivers

Ohio offers restricted CDLs to certain drivers, allowing them to operate commercial vehicles seasonally. The restricted Class B is valid no more than 180 days in a period of 12 months.

If you're interested in this type of commercial driver's license from the OH BMV, you may be eligible to have your written and skills exams waived if you work with:

• Farm retail outlets and suppliers.
• Agri-chemical businesses.
• Custom harvesters.
  OR
• Livestock feeders.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• NOT have any other type of commercial driver license.

To apply for the waiver, you will need to:

• Complete the Application for Restricted CDL for Farm Related Service Industries (Form BMV 2170).
• Pay the $25 fee.
  • Check or money order only.
  • Must be made payable to Ohio Treasurer of State.

Mail the application and the money to:

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Attn: CDL UNIT
P.O. Box 16784
Columbus, OH 43216

*NOTE: You must submit your application no more than 90 days before the seasonal period begins.

Medical Requirements for OH CDLs

Medical Self-Certification

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires all CDL holders to be medically certified before receiving their commercial driver's license.

To receive your certification, you'll have to schedule an appointment with a CDL-certified doctor and have him or her help you fill out:

• A Medical Examination Report for Commercial Driver Fitness Determination (Form 649-F).
• A Medical Examiner's Certificate.

You will also have to report to the state the type of commercial vehicle driving you intend to do, through a process called self-certification.

Once you receive medical certification, you'll have to obtain a new physical examination at leastevery 2 years.

You will get a medical certificate that you must keep with you at all times while you're operating a commercial motor vehicle.

For more information, you can call the Ohio FMCSA office at (614) 280-5657 or visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's medical certification page.

OH Vision Requirements

All Ohio CDL drivers must pass a vision test in order to receive their commercial driver's license. Applicants are required to have:

• Vision in both eyes.
• A minimum acuity of 20/40 in eacheye.
  • Can be with or without lenses.
• A visual field of no less than 70 degrees.

If you're not able to meet the minimum visual acuity standards, you may receive a restriction on your commercial driver's license. See the OH BMV's full visual standards chart for more information.

*NOTE: If you have a K restriction on your license, which prohibits you from driving a commercial vehicle outside of Ohio, and you want to drive for a company regulated by the Public Commission Utilities of Ohio (PUCO), you will need to obtain a vision waiver from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. For more information, see PUCO's medical requirements page.

Commercial Driver License Classifications

The FMCSA has established several categories of commercial driver's license, each of which allowing the holder to drive different types of vehicles.

The CDL classes include:

• Class A CDLs—Lets you drive multiple vehicles over a certain weight, like a tractor-tralier.
• Class B CDLs—Permits you to drive a single vehicle over a certain weight, like a straight truck.
• Class C CDLs—Covers all other types of vehicle over a certain weight not addressed by Class A or Class B CDLs.

Depending on the type of commercial driver license you're applying for, you may have to take different written or skills exams and/or pay different fees.

Check out our page on CDL Classifications for the federally-stated requirements for Class A, B, and C commercial driver's licenses.

OH CDL Endorsements & Restrictions

An endorsement is an additional certification that allows you to operate a larger number of commercial vehicles. By taking extra written tests and paying the proper fees, you can earn endorsements that will let you drive:

• HAZMAT vehicles.
• Tanks.
• Passenger vehicles and school buses.
• Double or triple trailers.

On the other hand, restrictions can be placed on your commercial driver license, which would restrict the number of commercial vehicles you're permitted to drive. You may receive a restriction if:

• You can't operate full air brakes.
• You can't drive a manual transmission.

For more information, check out our guide to endorsements and restrictions.

Commercial Driver's License Fees In Ohio

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles currently charges the following for commercial driver licenses and related services:

• Commercial learner's permit: $27
• Commercial driver's license: $42.
• Endorsements: $43 each.
• Farm waiver: $25
• Duplicate/replacement CDL: $27.
• CDL renewal: $44.75.

Testing fees vary, depending on if you choose to test at a state-owned or third-party facility. Testing fees include:

• State-owned testing facilities:
  • Pre-trip inspection fee: $10.
  • Basic maneuverability test: $10.
  • Road test: $30.
• Third-party testing facilities:
  • Pre-trip inspection: $27.
  • Basic maneuverability test: $27.
  • Road test: $61.

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Driver License Suspension in Florida

In Florida, your driver's license can be suspended or revoked for a number of reasons, including:

• Accruing too many traffic violation points.
• Failure to pay a traffic fine.
• Failure to meet minimum vision standards.
• Driving under the influence (DUI).
• Causing an accident that results in serious bodily injury or death.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will suspend your license for a certain amount of time, based on the severity of your violation.

About Your Suspended License in FL

If you've had your Florida driver's license suspended, you will need to surrender your license to the Florida DMV. Any delays in surrendering your license will result in an extended period of suspension. Your suspension will begin when they receive your license and it will be reinstated once the suspension period is over.

The Florida DMV will mail you a suspension notification by personal delivery before your suspension begins. The length of your license suspension varies depending on the violation and will be printed on the notification letter.

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Your license can be suspended for a number of offenses, ranging from failure to pay a ticket to delinquency on child support payments. Suspension periods for some of the more common offenses are listed below.

You can check your driver license status by ordering your Florida driving record.

Suspension Periods

The length of time your license is suspended depends on the type of offense. Suspension periods for some common offenses include:

• Failure to comply with a traffic summons, appear on a summons, or pay a fine: License suspended until you prove you satisfied the summons.
• Inadequate vision: License is suspended until you can prove your vision meets minimum standards.
• Inability to operate a motor vehicle safely: Varies based on cause.
• Violation resulting in death or serious injury (not DUI): 3 to 6 months.
• Failing to pay required child support: Suspended until you clear owed payments to the Florida Department of Revenue.
• DMV point accumulation:
  • 12 points in 12 months: 30 days.
  • 18 points in 18 months: 3 months.
  • 24 points in 36 months: 1 year.
    • For more information about points, please see our FL DMV Points page.

DO NOT drive while your driver's license is suspended, as additional fees and penalties may apply. See “Driving with a Suspended License' below.

For more information regarding suspensions and related penalties, please visit the FLHSMV website.

Suspension Hearings and Appeals

If your driver's license was suspended due to an alcohol-related offense, you can appeal the FLHSMV's decision.

You will need to submit your appeal to the county court where you live or where your suspension was given. For more information on appealing your suspended license in Florida, contact your local FL DHSMV.

Please note that any hearing relating to DMV charges and suspensions do not affect any associated criminal proceedings or court decisions. Criminal penalties may still apply.

Is your license suspended from a DUI or too many traffic tickets? Find an attorney near you who can help you get it back.

Reinstating Your Suspended FL License

To reinstate your FL driver's license, visit any Florida DMV driver license office with payment for the reinstatement fee. You may also have to pay additional fees depending on the reason for your suspension. (See “Fees to Reinstate Your FL License' below.)

Depending on your offense, you may also need to provide additional documents or satisfy additional FLHSMV requirements. (See below for specific offense types).

NOTE: In certain circumstances, you may be eligible for a hardship license, which you can use until your suspended Florida driver's license is reinstated. (See “Apply for a Hardship Driver's License' below.)

For more information on reinstating your suspended driver's license, visit the Florida DMV website.

Traffic Summons or Failure to Pay a Fine

You will need to provide proof you satisfied your summons IF your license was suspended for failingto:

• Comply with a summons.
• Appear on a traffic summons.
• Pay a fine.
• Complete or attend court-ordered traffic school.

You will also need to provide payment for the $60 D6 suspension reinstatement fee.

If you are out of state, send the above plus a letter of residency to:

The Bureau of Motorist Compliance
P.O. Box 5775
Tallahassee, FL 32399

The Florida DMV will mail you a D6 clearance letter. If you have any questions about your ticket, contact the Customer Services at (850) 617-2000.

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To avoid getting a suspended license due to a traffic ticket in Florida, you should make sure you pay your ticket before the due date.

NOTE: Check your local traffic court website to see if you can pay your traffic summons online.

Reinstatement After a DUI

If you were convicted by criminal court for a DUI, you may need to take additional steps to reinstate your license, including:

• Enrolling in or completion of a DUI course and treatment, if required.
• Proving you have bodily injury liability insurance.

Visit the FLHSMV website for a complete list of actions you need to take to reinstate your Florida driver's license.

Inadequate Vision

If your FL driver's license was revoked due to having inadequate vision, you must submit a report of an eye exam showing that you have met the minimum FL DMV vision standards to a driver license office. If your report shows you have “Inadequate/Field of Vision,' you must send your report and a “Field of Vision Chart' to:

The Bureau of Motorist Compliance
Vision Section
2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 90
Tallahassee, FL 32314

Your chart will be reviewed and the FLHSMV will advise whether or not your driver's license will be reinstated.

Accumulation of Traffic Points

If your FL driver's license was suspended because you accumulated too many points within a certain time period, you will also need to:

• Take the required examination.
• Submit proof of enrollment in an Advanced Driver Improvement course.

Most driving points will stay on your driver record for at least 5 years from when you committed the violation. Serious violations can remain on your record longer.

DUI Suspensions in Florida

In Florida, you will face the following DMV driver's license revocations if convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). You may also face additional criminal penalties, including:

• Additional driver's license suspensions imposed by the court.
• Mandatory community service.
• Fines.
• Jail time.

For more information, visit our FL DUI/DWI page.

Over 21 Years Old

If you are 21 years old or older and you are caught driving with a breath alcohol level (BAL) of 0.08% or higher, the FLHSMV will suspend your driver's license for:

• 180 days to 1 year for your 1^st offense.
• 2^nd offense (or subsequent offenses).

• Not within 5 years: 180 days to 1 year
• Within 5 years: 5 years

• 1 year for refusing to give a breath/urine/blood test.
• 18 months for 2^nd refusal (or any subsequent refusals) to give a breath/urine/blood test.

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Under 21 Years Old

If you're under 21 years old and your BAL is 0.02% or higher, the FLHSMV will suspend your license for:

• 6 months for your 1^st offense.
• 1 year for subsequent offenses.
• 1 year for 1^st refusal to give a breath test.
• 18 months for 2^nd refusal (or subsequent refusals) to give a breath test.

If your blood alcohol level is 0.05% or higher, you will need to complete a substance abuse evaluation and alcohol course before your driver's license is reinstated.

Apply for a FL Hardship Driver's License

You can apply for a hardship driver's license in Florida IF your suspension/revocation was due to:

• Accumulating too many points on your driving record.
• A violation resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
• Being a Habitual Traffic Offender.

To apply for the hardship license, visit a Florida Administrative Reviews Office (on the FLHSMV website, select your county and look for “Under Suspension – Need Driver License for Work') and:

• Take the required test.
• Submit proof of enrollment in an Advanced Driver Improvement course*.
• Pay the suspension reinstatement fee.
  • (See section on fees below.)
• Pay any applicable fees to apply for your new license.

* If you are a Habitual Traffic Offender and your license was revoked for a DUI, you will need proof of enrollment in a DUI school instead.

NOTE: You CANNOTapply for a hardship license if:

• You have been convicted of a DUI or refused to give a BAL test more than once.
• You have been disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle and are applying for a hardship CDL.
• Your license was suspended for being incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle.
  • You may, however, ask for a hearing to request an opportunity to pass the re-licensing test in order to reinstate your suspended driver's license.

Fees to Reinstate Your FL License

Payment for the following fees are required to reinstate your suspended driver's license in Florida:

• Suspension: $45.
• Revocation: $75.

You may be required to pay additional fees, depending on the circumstances of your suspension/revocation:

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• D-6 suspension (for unpaid traffic tickets): $60.
• Child support suspension: $60.
• Failure to maintain car insurance: $150.
• Additional administration fee for alcohol- and drug-related offenses: $130.

You may also need to pay additional DMV and court fees depending on the reason for your suspension. DUI related suspensions carry different fees depending on your specific DUI offense

The Florida Driver's Handbook contains a complete list of fees required to reinstate your driver's license.

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Accepted Payment Methods

Accepted methods of payment will vary based on how you reinstate your license:

• Mail: Check payable to “Division of Motorist Services.'
• In person:
  • Cash.
  • Check.
  • MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover credit/debit card.

CDL Suspensions in Florida

Your Florida commercial driver's license (CDL) can be suspended for a number of reasons, including:

• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Receiving multiple traffic violations within a certain period of time.
• Driving in possession of a controlled substance.

The state court may also enforce additional penalties, including permanent disqualification from operating a commercial vehicle.

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The suspension periods will differ depending on your violation. To reinstate your CDL with the FLHSMV, you will need to wait out the suspension period and pay the reinstatement fee (see “ Fees to Reinstate Your FL License' above).

You may also need to meet additional requirements from the state courts to reinstate your suspended CDL.

For more information, visit our section on Commercial Driver Licenses in Florida.

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