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What is the new restriction code for FL CDL Drivers?
31 Jan 2012 19:13
New Restriction Code for CDL Drivers and Medical Certification Expiration Date
The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has rolled out a new Restriction Code “V” for CDL drivers holding a CDL license which require a medical waiver or variance in their possession. The code will be located in the message area of the driver transcript and will read as “CDL MEDICAL CERTIFICATION UNTIL MM/DD/YYYY” which will show the expiration date of the Medical Certificate or Medical Waiver/Variance document on file.
Proactively track drivers’ medical certificates and expiration dates with our FleetALERT System.
Why did I Receive "Driver Not Found" on my MVR Report?
10 Nov 2011 18:32
You will receive a "DRIVER NOT FOUND" or "RECORD NOT FOUND" or "DL# AND NAME DO NOT MATCH" on an MVR REPORT if:
#1 Issue: You entered an incorrect Drivers License Number.
#2 Issue: You entered an incorrect Name.
#3 Issue: You entered an incorrect Date of Birth.
Our reports are transmitted DIRECTLY from the DMV DATABASE therefore we CANNOT provide a REFUND for "NOT FOUND" reports.
Recheck all entered information and re-order the report.
What does "No Entries Found for This Person" on My Driving Record Mean?
18 May 2011 19:09
It means the DRIVING HISTORY is CLEAR for the Reporting Time Frame of the specific State (ie. Last 3, 5, 7 year period)
NO ENTRIES FOUND FOR THIS PERSON ** END OF RECORD **
What are some common MVR Terms?
25 Apr 2011 20:39
Revocation: A mandatory restraint action on a valid driver's license or driving privilege. A revoked license is invalid and cannot be re-issued. After reinstatement of your driving privilege you must re-test (both written and drive) to be issued a new license.
Suspension: A temporary withdrawal of the driving privilege. A suspension is a restraint action but does not void the driver's license. A valid license may be re-issued upon reinstatement. A license that has expired must be renewed upon reinstatement. Point suspensions require a written test at renewal.
Denial: A restraint action when no valid license exists at the time of restraint.
Cancellation/Denial: Actions to void a license and deny the driving privilege. Reinstatement is required and passing of a written and a road test is mandatory.
Cancellation: This action will void a valid license. A cancellation by itself is not a restraint action and does NOT require reinstatement if complied with in a timely manner. Another license/permit may be issued, unless the reason for cancellation is still outstanding.
Note: Please check with your specific State DMV for additional information.
Can you explain the two dates on the MVR Report?
25 Apr 2011 20:19
VIOL 09/24/2010 12/09/2010 PROHIBITED TURN
For VIOLATIONS, the first date is when the violation/ticket occurred and the second date is the conviction date (final disposition).
SUSP 09/24/2010 12/09/2010 LICENSE SUSPENDED
For Suspensions, the first date is when the license was suspended and the second date is the re-instatement date.
IDCD 04/03/2002 05/23/2012 ADULT REGULAR LICENSE
For Licenses/Permits, the first date is the issue date and the second date is the expiration date.
Do you have a Sample MVR Report?
19 Apr 2011 13:57
Our strength has always been the provision of Instant Information on driving records to Screening Bureaus, and the Insurance and Transportation Industries. Driving records, also known as motor vehicle reports (MVRs), are documents that detail a history of violations, suspensions, and other information about a person's driving history. Driving records can be invaluable investigative tools for individuals and businesses. Our Web-based services are available in XML, HTML, and PDF formats.
Includes:
Name
Address City, State Zip
DOB
DL Issue Date
DL Expiration
May Include Status
Endorsement
History on Driver (Accidents, Suspensions, Violations, and More)
See attached Sample Report:
Florida DUI and Administrative Suspension Laws
6 Apr 2011 15:11
* Disclaimer: This summary was prepared by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and should be used as a reference only. Interested parties should refer to the full text of the law before drawing legal conclusions.
DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcoholic Beverages, Chemical Substances or Controlled Substances). s. 316.193, F.S.
Under Florida law, DUI is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. The penalties upon conviction are the same, regardless of the manner in which the offense is proven.
Fine Schedule s. 316.193(2)(a)-(b), F.S.
First Conviction: Not less than $500, or more than $1,000. With Blood/Breath Alcohol Level (BAL) of .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle: Not less than $1,000, or more than $2,000.
Second Conviction: Not less than $1,000, or more than $2,000. With BAL of .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle: Not less than $2,000, or more than $4,000.
Third Conviction More than 10 years from second: Not less than $2,000, or more than $5,000. With BAL of .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle: Not less than $4,000.
Fourth or Subsequent Conviction: Not less than $2,000.
Community Service - s. 316.193 (6)(a), F.S.
First Conviction: Mandatory 50 hours of community service or additional fine of $10 for each hour of community service required.
Probation - s. 316.193 (5)(6), F.S.
First conviction, total period of probation and incarceration may not exceed 1 year.
Imprisonment- s. 316.193 (2)(a) 2, 4(b), (6)(j), F.S.
At court's discretion, sentencing terms may be served in a residential alcoholism or drug abuse treatment program, credited toward term of imprisonment.
First Conviction: Not more than 6 months. With BAL of .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle: Not more than 9 months.
Second Conviction: Not more than 9 months. With BAL of .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle: Not more than 12 months. If second conviction within 5 years, mandatory imprisonment of at least 10 days. At least 48 hours of confinement must be consecutive.
Third Conviction: If third conviction within 10 years, mandatory imprisonment of at least 30 days. At least 48 hours of confinement must be consecutive. If third conviction more than 10 years, imprisonment for not more than 12 months.
Fourth or Subsequent Conviction: Not more than 5 years or as provided in s.775.084, Florida Statutes, as habitual/violent offender.
Impoundment of Immobilization of Vehicle - s. 316.193 (6), F.S.
Unless the family of the defendant has no other transportation: First conviction = 10 days; second conviction within 5 years = 30 days; third conviction within 10 years = 90 days. Impoundment or immobilization must not occur concurrently with incarceration. The court may dismiss the order of impoundment of any vehicles that are owned by the defendant if they are operated solely by the employees of the defendant or any business owned by the defendant.
Conditions for Release of Persons Arrested for DUI-s. 316.193 (9), F.S.
The person is no longer under the influence and;
The person's normal faculties are no longer impaired
The person's blood/breath alcohol level is lower than 0.05; or
Eight hours have elapsed from the time the person was arrested.
DUI Misdemeanor Conviction: (Accident Involving Property Damage or Personal Injury)-s. 316.193 (3), F.S.
Any person who causes property damage or personal injury to another while driving under the influence is guilty of a First Degree Misdemeanor (not more than $1,000 fine or 1-year imprisonment).
DUI Felony Conviction: (Repeat Offenders or Accidents Involving Serious Bodily Injury)-s. 316.193 (2),(3) F.S.
Any person convicted of a third DUI within 10 years or a fourth or subsequent DUI commits a Third Degree Felony (not more than $5,000 fine and/or 5 years imprisonment).
Any person who causes serious bodily injury while driving under the influence is guilty of a Third Degree Felony (not more than $5,000 fine and/or 5 years imprisonment) or if habitual/violent felony offender as provided in s. 775.084, F.S.
Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide-s. 316.193 (3), F.S.
DUI/Manslaughter: Second Degree Felony (not more than $10,000 fine and/or 15 years imprisonment).
DUI Manslaughter/Leaving the Scene: A driver convicted of DUI Manslaughter who knew/should have known accident occurred; and failed to give information or render aid is guilty of a First Degree Felony (not more than $10,000 fine and/or 30 years imprisonment).
Vehicular Homicide: Second Degree Felony (not more than $10,000 fine and/or 15 years imprisonment).
Vehicular Homicide/Leaving the Scene: A driver convicted of vehicular homicide who left the scene of an accident is guilty of a First Degree Felony (nor more than $10,000 fine and/or 30 years imprisonment).
Driver License Revocation Periods for DUI-s. 322.271, F.S. and s. 322.28,F.S.
A. First Conviction: Minimum 180 days revocation, maximum 1 year.
B. Second Conviction Within 5 Years: Minimum 5 years revocation. May be eligible for hardship reinstatement after 1 year. Other 2nd offenders same as "A" above.
C. Third Conviction Within 10 Years of the second conviction: minimum 10 years revocation. May be eligable for a hardship reinstatement after two years.
D. Fourth Conviction, Regardless of When Prior Convictions Occurred) and Murder with Motor Vehicle: Mandatory permanent revocation. No hardship reinstatement.
E. DUI Manslaughter: Mandatory permanent revocation. If no prior DUI related convictions, may be eligible for hardship reinstatement after 5 years.
F. Manslaughter, DUI Serious Bodily Injury, or Vehicular Homicide Convictions: Minimum 3-year revocation. DUI Serious Bodily Injury having prior DUI conviction is same as "B-D" above.
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) - Alcohol-Related Convictions/Disqualifications-s. 322.61, F.S.
Persons convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .04 or above: driving a motor vehicle while he or she is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance or refusing to submit to a test to determine the alcohol concentration while driving a commercial motor vehicle, driving a commercial motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance, or driving a commercial motor vehicle while in possession of a controlled substance shall be disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle for a period of 1 year. This is in addition to any provisions of s. 316.193 for DUI convictions.
Second or subsequent conviction of any of the above offenses arising out of separate incidents will result in a permanent disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle.
There are no provisions for persons disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle to obtain a hardship (business or employment) license to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
Business Purposes Only/Employment Purposes Only Reinstatements-s. 322.271, F.S. and s. 322.28, F.S.
First Conviction: Must complete DUI school, apply to department for hearing for possible hardship reinstatement. Mandatory ignition interlock device for up to six months for BAL of .15.
Second Convictions (or more): No hardship license except as provided below. Mandatory ignition interlock device for one year, or for two years if BAL is greater than .20.
Second Conviction Within 5 Years: (5-Year Revocation) May apply for hardship reinstatement hearing after one year. Must complete DUI school and remain in the DUI supervision program for the remainder of the revocation period (failure to report for counseling or treatment shall result in cancellation of the hardship license). Applicant may not have consumed any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance or driven a motor vehicle for 12 months prior to reinstatement. Mandatory ignition interlock device for one year or for two years if BAL is greater than .15.
Third Conviction Within 10 Years: (10-Year Revocation) May apply for hardship reinstatement hearing after two years. Must complete DUI school and remain in the DUI supervision program for the remainder of the revocation period (failure to report for counseling or treatment shall result in the cancellation of the hardship license). Applicant may not have consumed any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance or driven a motor vehicle for 12 months prior to reinstatement. Mandatory ignition interlock device for two years.
DUI Manslaughter With No Prior DUI Related Conviction: (Permanent Revocation): May be eligible for hardship reinstatement after 5 years have expired from date of revocation or expired from date of term of incarceration provided the following requirements have been met:
1. Has not been arrested for a drug-related offense for at least 5 years prior to the hearing;
2. Has not driven a motor vehicle without a license for at least 5 years prior to the hearing;
3. Has been alcohol and drug-free for at least 5 years prior to the hearing; and
4. Must complete a DUI school and must be supervised under the DUI program for the remainder of the revocation period (failure to report for counseling or treatment shall result in cancellation of the hardship license).
5. Ignition interlock device required for two years.
Manslaughter, DUI Serious Bodily Injury, or Vehicular Homicide Convictions: (3 Year Revocation): May immediately apply for hardship reinstatement hearing. Must complete DUI school or advanced driver improvement course.
DUI School Requirements - s. 316.193 F.S., s. 322.271, F.S., s. 322.291, F.S.
First Conviction: Must complete DUI school before hardship reinstatement. Customers who wait out revocation period before reinstatement need only show proof of enrollment or completion to become re-licensed. If customer enrolls and is reinstated after revocation period expires, failure to complete the DUI school within 90 days after reinstatement will result in license cancellation; the driver cannot then be re-licensed until DUI school is completed.
Second Conviction in 5 Years (5-Year Revocation) or Third Conviction in 10 Years (10-Year Revocation): Customer must complete DUI school following conviction. See requirements in 13C and 13D respectively.
DUI Manslaughter With No Prior DUI Related Conviction: (Permanent Revocation): Must complete DUI school before hardship reinstatement.
Manslaughter, DUI Serious Bodily Injury, or Vehicular Homicide: (Minimum 3 year Revocation): See 13F
Customers Who Wait Until Revocation Period Expires: Must enroll in DUI school and pass the driver license examinations to be re-licensed. Failure to complete the school within 90 days after such reinstatement will result in cancellation of the license until the school is completed.
Reckless Driving: If the court has reasonable cause to believe that the use of alcohol, chemical or controlled substances contributed to a violation of reckless driving, the person convicted of reckless driving must complete DUI school if ordered by the court.
Treatment: Treatment resulting from a psychosocial evaluation may not be waived without a supporting psychosocial evaluation by a court appointed agency with access to the original evaluation.
Chemical or Physical Test Provisions (Implied Consent Law)-s. 316.1932, F.S., s. 316.1933, F.S., s. 316.1934, F.S, s. 316.1939, F.S
Refusal: Refusal to submit to a breath, urine, or blood test is admissible as evidence in DUI criminal proceedings. Second or subsequent refusal is a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Driver License Suspension Periods: First refusal, suspended for 1 year. Second or subsequent refusals, suspended for 18 months.
Commercial Driver License Disqualification Periods: First refusal in a commercial motor vehicle, disqualified for 1 year. Second or subsequent refusals in a commercial motor vehicle, disqualified permanently. No hardship reinstatement permitted.
Forceful Withdrawal of Blood: If necessary, blood may be withdrawn in DUI cases involving serious bodily injury or death by authorized medical personnel with the use of reasonable force by the arresting officer, even if the driver refuses.
Unconscious: Any person who is incapable of refusal by reason of unconsciousness or other mental or physical condition shall be deemed not to have withdrawn his consent to such test. A blood test may be administered whether or not such person is told that his failure to submit to such a blood test will result in the suspension of his privilege to operate a motor vehicle.
Portable Alcohol Breath Testing Devices: Authorized by s.322.2616, F.S., for persons under the age of 21. Reading is admissible as evidence in any administrative hearing conducted under s. 322.2616, F.S.
Adjudication and Sentencing - s. 316.656, F.S., s. 322.2615 F.S.
Penalty to be Imposed by Court: Judges are prohibited from deviating from the administrative suspension/revocation periods mandated by statute. The courts are prohibited from withholding adjudication in DUI cases; or from reducing a DUI charge if the defendant's blood alcohol was .15 or greater.
Driving While License Suspended or Revoked- s. 322.34, F.S.
Any person whose driver license/privilege is suspended for Driving with an Unlawful Alcohol Level, or revoked for DUI, DUI Manslaughter or Vehicular Homicide, or for any other offense ordered by the court and who causes death or serious bodily injury to another person by operating a motor vehicle in a careless or negligent manner is guilty of a 3rd degree felony, punishable by both imprisonment of not more than 5 years, a fine not to exceed $5,000, or both.
Administrative Suspension of Persons Under the Age of 21 for Driving With an Alcohol Level .02 or Above
Section 322.2616, Florida Statutes, authorizes law enforcement officers having probable cause to believe that a motor vehicle is being driven by or is in the actual physical control of a person who is under the age of 21 while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or who has any alcohol level may lawfully detain this person and may request them to submit to a test to determine the alcohol level. This violation is neither a traffic infraction nor a criminal offense, nor does being detained under this statute constitute an arrest.
First Suspension for Persons Under the Age of 21 With An Alcohol Level .02 or above: 6 months.
Second or Subsequent Suspensions 1 year.
First Suspension for Refusal to Submit to Breath Test: 1 year.
Second or Subsequent Suspensions for Refusal: 18 months.
The suspension is effective immediately. If the breath or blood alcohol level is .05 or higher the suspension shall remain in effect until completion of a substance abuse evaluation and course. The officer will issue the driver a temporary permit effective 12 hours after issuance which is valid for 10 days, provided the driver is otherwise eligible.
Administrative Suspension Law - s. 322.2615, F.S., s. 316.193, F.S., s. 316.1932, F.S.
First Suspension for Driving With an Unlawful Alcohol Level (.08 or above): 6 months.
Second or Subsequent Suspensions for Driving With an Unlawful Alcohol Level (.08 or above): 1 year.
First Suspension for Refusal to Submit to Breath, Urine or Blood Test: 1 year.
Second or Subsequent Suspensions for Refusal: 18 months.
The suspension is effective immediately The officer will issue the driver a temporary permit valid for 10 days from the date of arrest, provided the driver is otherwise eligible.
Administrative Disqualification Law
First Disqualification for Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle With an Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level (.04 or above): 1 year disqualification
driving a motor vehicle while he or she is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance: 1 year disqualification
First Disqualification for Refusal to Submit to Breath, Urine or Blood Test Arising from the Operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle: 1-year disqualification
Second or Subsequent Disqualification for Refusal to Submit to Breath, Urine, or Blood Test Arising from the Operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle: permanently disqualified.
Second or Subsequent Disqualification of driving a motor vehicle while he or she is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance: Permanently disqualification
The disqualification is effective immediately upon refusal of the breath, urine or blood test or determination that the driver has a blood alcohol level of .08 or above, while operating or in actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle. The officer will issue the driver a temporary permit which is valid for 10 days from the date of arrest or disqualification, provided the driver is otherwise eligible. However, the permit does not authorize the operation of a commercial motor vehicle for the first 24 hours of disqualification.
Review Hearings For Administrative Suspensions And Disqualifications
Sections s. 322.2615 and s. 322.64, F.S., authorize the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles upon the request of the driver to conduct formal and informal reviews for the purpose of sustaining, amending or invalidating administrative suspensions and disqualifications. The decisions of the department shall not be considered in any trial for a violation of s. 316.193, F.S., nor shall any written statement submitted by a person in his request for review be admissible into evidence against him in any such trial. The disposition of any related criminal proceedings shall not affect a suspension/disqualification.
Business or Employment Reinstatement:
1.Suspension for Driving With an Unlawful Alcohol Level of .08 or above or Refusal: Must show proof of enrollment in DUI school and apply for an administrative hearing for possible hardship reinstatement. For unlawful alcohol level must serve 30 days without driver license or permit prior to eligibility for hardship reinstatement. For first refusal must serve 90 days without driver license or permit prior to eligibility for hardship reinstatement. No hardship reinstatement for two or more refusals.
2. Suspension - Persons Under Age of 21 Driving With a Breath Alcohol Level of .02 or above: Must complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course before hardship reinstatement. .05 or higher, must complete DUI program prior to eligibility for hardship reinstatement. Must serve 30 days without driver license or permit prior to eligibility for hardship reinstatement.
Hardship License Prohibited:
1. Florida law prohibits any hardship reinstatement upon 2nd or subsequent suspension for test refusal or if driver has been convicted of (DUI) section 316.193, F.S., two or more times.
2. Persons disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle cannot obtain a hardship license to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
What is reported on the MVR Driving Report?
16 Feb 2011 18:47
State Specific MVR Information
State
Information Reported
Years Reported
Records released to permissible users contain the residence, mailing address, height, weight and DOB, but no the SSN. Alaska reports all convictions except parking violations. Accidents are not reported unless action is taken, and then only specific action taken on the license is shown on the MVR.Alaska reports no unique state violations.Alaska does not permit driver school attendance in lieu of conviction.
Minor Moving Violations
3 years
Major offenses (reckless driving, hit-and-run, etc…)
5 years
Suspensions
3 years from ending date
Hit and Run, Reckless driving, and DUI
7 years from violation date
Other convictions and accidents
3 years from violation date
Actions (Suspensions, Revocation, FRA)
3 years from violation date
Failure to Appear for DUI offense
10 years from violation date
All activities are on record for 7 years
Moving Violations
3 years
DUI, Evading Responsibility, Driving Under Suspension
10 Years
Suspensions
Indefinite, until restored.
All convictions with points are shown on the MVR, accidents will be listed if there is a conviction; however, fault in not shown. DC does not allow for driver school attendance in lieu of conviction.
Moving Violations
2 years
Suspensions/Revocations
5 years
Florida Unlimited
Notice: Florida Unlimited records might contain information that is not permitted to be communicated to an end user such as non-conviction information older than 7 years. Much of the information contained in these records may not be FCRA compliant and may not be used for Employment purposes.
Moving Violations
Unlimited
No-Contest Pleas
Unlimited
Non-Guilty Violations
Unlimited
DUI, Evading Responsibility, Driving Under Suspension
Unlimited
Other convictions and accidents
Unlimited
Non Moving Violations
3 years
Moving Violations
5 to 7 years (Unless CMV)
Suspensions
If closed, 6 months to 12 years; if open, indefinite
Accidents
4 to 4 1/2 years from date of conviction (unless fatality, then 5 years)
Moving Violations
4 to 4 1/2 years from date of conviction
DUI
7 years from termination date
Commercial Motor Vehicle Serious Violations
Driving Under the Influence
55 years past conviction date
Leaving the scene of an accident
55 years past conviction date
Felony Convictions
55 years past conviction date
Other serious convictions (any vehicle)
10 years past reinstatement date
Minor Convictions
3 years past conviction date
Accidents
10 years past accident date
Withdrawal Actions
55 years past withdrawal date or 3 years past reinstatement date
Accidents
3 years from conviction date
Minor Moving Violations
5 years from conviction date
Suspensions
3 to 5 years from conviction date
Massachusetts
The driving record will show all reported in-state and out-of-state convictions dating back to the mid 1980’s for a driver (who has been a MA resident since that time). Otherwise, the record will show convictions from the date after the mid 1980’s that the person obtained a MA license.
Accident
Does not appear unless suspension/revocation action taken
Moving Violations
3 years
Suspensions
5 years after reinstatement
Seatbelt convictions are not listed on the driving record.
Accidents are not reported unless the damage is over $500 and a conviction is rendered
Traffic Convictions
Points applied for three years
DUI (1st and 2nd Offense within 5 years)
Points applied for three years
Suspensions
Varies according to violation, ninety days to indefinite.
Unsatisfied Judgment
Six years
All traffic violations remain in the state database indefinitely. Surrendered licenses are purged from the computer system five years after the expiration date.
Oregon
Court Print
Convictions for major traffic offenses, commercial driver license entries, diversion agreements and alcohol rehabilitation entries
At least 10 years
Convictions for minor offenses and accidents
At least 5 years
Suspensions, cancellations, and revocations also are included
3 or 5 years
May contain miscellaneous administrative entries, multiple status entries and some out of state
commercial entries.
Entries shown on court print may exceed time periods listed due to annual file purging scheduling.
Non Moving Violations
Does not appear
Moving Violations
5 years
Accidents
Reported only if convicted for a moving violation
Moving Violations
3 years
Alcohol/Drug related violations
6 years
Mandatory Convictions in Commercial Vehicle
10 years
Moving Violations
3 years
Reckless driving offenses
11 years
Suspensions
24 months from complied date
Employers and their agents, for the purposes of determining if a driver should be employed to operate a *commercial vehicle.
*"Commercial Vehicle" means any vehicle the principal use of which is the transportation of commodities, merchandise, produce, freight, animals, or passengers for hire, as defined in Chapters RCW 46.04.140 and RCW 46.25.010(6).
Effective July 26, 2009, RCW 46.52.130 will allow for the request of an employment ADR for non-CDL holders, by an employer, prospective employer, volunteer organization, or an agent acting on behalf of an employer, prospective employer or volunteer organization. The ADR may be issued provided the person drives as a principle part of their job duties.
Moving Violations
5 years
Accidents (Commercial Vehicles)
10 years
Commercial vehicle related convictions
55 years
Alcohol Related convictions
15 years
Suspensions, Revocations or disqualifications
5 years from release date
Vehicular Assault, Deferred Prosecution
Permanently
Insurance Carriers, Insurers and their agents, who use such information to create and/or renew insurance policies.
Commercial Carriers/Insurers/Agents
Non-Commercial Carriers/Insurers/Agents
Life Carriers/Insurers/Agents
Convictions, Violations
3 years (Commercial, Non-commercial and Life records)
Employees or agents of a transit authority and/or volunteer organizations, to determine if a driver meets the insurance and risk management requirements necessary to drive a vanpool vehicle.
Moving Violations
5 years
Accidents (Commercial Vehicles)
10 years
Commercial vehicle related convictions
55 years
Alcohol Related convictions
15 years
Suspensions, Revocations or disqualifications
5 years from release date
Vehicular Assault, Deferred Prosecution
Permanently
Moving violations suspensions/revocations
5 years from date of conviction
Alcohol-related or serious offense violations
55 years
Accidents
4 years from date of accident
Revocation based on damage judgment
20 years
Serious convictions and commercial motor vehicle disqualifying offenses
55 years
Moving violations, uninsured accidents, compulsory insurance violations, administrative per se & refusals, nonresident violator compact violations, and proof of financial responsibility withdrawals.
3 years of history
Driving under the influence, reckless driving, accident judgements, vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an injury accident, a felony which is a result of manner of driving, and transporting liquor to a minor convictions and withdrawals
5 years of history
Since July 1, 1989, accidents are only reported if the driver has no insurance.
Can you provide me my Drivers License Number?
21 Jan 2011 15:04
NO - If you need your Driving Record (MVR) Report BUT do not know your Drivers License number for the State then you MUST contact the STATE DMV to get the number.
NOTE: Our system CANNOT an MVR report without a DL number.
How long does a Pennsylvania MVR Report Take?
5 Jan 2011 15:10
Pennsylvania (PA) MVR reports take 5 business days (excluding holidays) to process. The Pennsylvania DMV also requires a specific release be signed before they will process the request. The release form MUST be filled out per the instructions on page 1.
PA DMV Release Form:
Do you provide Certified Driving Record Reports?
3 Jan 2011 17:26
NO - our reports are NOT certified and cannot be used for defensive driving courses. You will need to contact the DMV directly for a certified report.
This applies to USA and CANADA driving records.
What is the FleetALERT Monitoring Program?
20 Dec 2010 21:21
Fleet Alert is the latest innovation from InfoCheckUSA, is a powerful yet simple online tool that will aid your clients in managing their employee risk more effectively. Monthly reports will highlight invalid drivers’ licenses, recent citation activity and drivers who have any current or upcoming license renewals. Softech’s Fleet Alert will not only limit their future risk exposure from negligence claims should their drivers have any work related accidents, but it will also greatly reduce their administrative costs.
Driving Record Monitoring Reduces Client Risk
Pre-screening and the continual monitoring of their employees driving records will protect your clients from any risks of liability. Businesses spend a considerable amount of time and resources qualifying their prospective employees, but tend to lose track of them after they’re hired. Information changes on an MVR occur in 14% of the driving records each year.
By managing the change that will inevitably occur in their employee pool, your clients can also reduce their exposure to negligent retention and other employee liabilities by tracking:
New Violations - Convictions - Revocations - Suspensions - Expirations - Renewal Dates
States Available for FleetAlert:
California
Colorado
Florida
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
New Mexico
New york
Ohio
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Utah
FleetALERT Video:
SEE ATTACHED GUIDE:
North Carolina MVR Reports
11 Dec 2010 17:19
North Carolina products are only transmitted from 07:00:00 AM to 10:00:00 PM (EST)
If you ordered an MVR report after 10:00PM EST then it will automatically be processed after 7:00am the next day.
Why have I not received my MVR Report?
11 Dec 2010 14:03
MVR REPORTING INFORMATION
If after 30 minutes you have not received your MVR report the issue may be:
#1 Issue: You mis-typed your email address when ordering - Submit a SUPPORT Ticket.
#2 Issue: You entered an incorrect Drivers License Number - Submit a SUPPORT Ticket.
The DMV data link is down - your report will automatically process.
You ordered a non-instant State Report.
Non Instant Report States:
Alaska - 7 Business Days
Hawaii - 1 Business Day
Oregon - 2 Business Days
Pennsylvania - 5 Business Days (Requires a Signed Release)
Wyoming - 1 Business Day
Puerto Rico - 21 Business Days
Guam - 15 Business Days
NOTE:
Colorado MVR reports are only transmitted from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM EST - If you ordered your report after 10:00PM EST it will automatically be processed and transmitted the next day after 7:30AM EST.
North Carolina MVR reports are only transmitted from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST - If you ordered your report after 10:00PM EST it will automatically be processed and transmitted the next day after 7:30AM EST.
Louisiana MVR reports are only transmitted from 07:30 AM to 10:00 PM EST - If you ordered your report after 10:00PM EST it will automatically be processed and transmitted the next day after 7:30AM EST.
CDLIS (Nationwide CDL) MVR Reports are only available from 7:00 AM to 11:59 PM (EST).
Colorado MVR Reports
11 Dec 2010 13:46
Colorado Reports are only available from 07:30:00 AM to 10:00:00 PM (EST)
If you ordered an MVR report after 10:00PM EST then it will automatically be processed after 7:30am the next day.
What are the MVR Endorsements and Restrictions for North Carolina?
8 Dec 2010 21:33
Endorsements are additional tests you must pass when you want to be licensed for certain kinds of vehicles.
In North Carolina, the following endorsements apply:
H - Authorizes you to drive a vehicle transporting hazardous materials (hazmat)
T - Authorizes you to drive double trailers
P - Authorizes you to drive passenger vehicles
N - Authorizes you to drive tank vehicles
X - Is a combination of the hazmat and tank vehicle endorsements
M - Authorizes you to drive a motorcycle
Restrictions are codes on your license that limit your driving authority. In North Carolina, there are two types of restrictions on commercial driver licenses:
L - Restricts you to driving vehicles not equipped with air brakes
S - Restricts you to operating school buses only
Do you have to be a business to get mvr records? Can you just get your own driver record?
8 Dec 2010 21:30
You do not have to be a business to get driving records or criminal checks on yourself.
Setup a personal account with a credit card, login into your account and order your driving record or criminal background check. You will only be charged for the reports that you order.
How Do I Order an MVR Driving Record?
8 Dec 2010 21:29
Login to your secure Account and follow these steps.
1.) Select the ORDER REPORTS tab.
2.) Under Applicant Profile enter the Information on the subject that you need the MVR on.
3.) Under Select Searches - Click the DROP DOWN box and choose ORDER INDIVIDUAL SEARCHES.
4.) You will now be presented with a list of searches. Find DRIVING HISTORY REPORT and select it.
5.) The Search bar will drop down (it will turn GOLD) and will prompt you to select the STATE and to enter the DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER. Now click SAVE.
6.) The DRIVING HISTORY search bar will turn GREEN.
7.) You may now click the GREEN ORDER Button to process your MVR Report.
ORDER SCREEN EXAMPLE:
Why should an MVR Driving Record Search be run?
8 Dec 2010 21:27
Because In some states, convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs cannot be found on the criminal court record and can only be revealed with an MVR examination.
What is the Drivers License format for each State?
8 Dec 2010 21:26
State Driver License Formats
9 digits (new) or
SSN or 3#-2Let-4#
1 Let + 5-9#'s
or 9#s or SSN
3 let + 6#'s or 9#'s or SSN
Usually 7#'s
can be 1-9#'s
SSN or 8#'s
or some old 6#'s
7 digits (1-2 let +5-6#'s)
How many years are reported in the MVR Driving Records?
8 Dec 2010 21:23
Years reported vary between States for MVR Driving Records. The average report is 3 years with some states reporting 5, 7 and 10 years. See Table Below.
STATE
YEARS
TurnAround (Business Days)
Arizona - (Default)
3
Instant
Arizona - (Please Call)
5
Instant
Arkansas (Insurance) - Default
3
Instant
Arkansas (Commercial) - Please Call
3
Instant
CDLIS (National CDL License Verification)
10
Instant
District of Columbia (DC)
10
Instant
Florida - (Default)
3
Instant
Florida - (Please Call)
7
Instant
Florida - (Please Call)
Unlimited
Instant
Georgia - (Default)
3
Instant
Georgia - (Please Call)
7
Instant
Pennsylvania (Signed Release) - Default
3
5 Days
Pennsylvania (Signed Release) - Call
10
5 Days
South Carolina
10
Instant
** (Please Call) - We can provide the reported years listed for these states but you must call prior to ordering so we may configure your account.
Can I run a Nationwide Driving History Report?
8 Dec 2010 21:22
NO - Driving Records are reported ONLY by State. There is not an National Database for driving records. You will need the Drivers License Number for each State that you need a Driving History on and each State must be ordered separately.
We do provide a National CDL License Verification report. This report will verify CDL licenses for all 50 states but will NOT provide any driving history. Select CDLIS from the State dropdown menu when ordering.
NOTE: The Driving History (MVR) report provides the Driving History and CDL status for the State that you order.
What Information do i need to run an MVR?
8 Dec 2010 21:21
You need the following:
First and Last Name
Date of Birth (DOB)
Drivers License Number for the State
Are your MVR's DOT Compliant?
8 Dec 2010 21:20
Yes - The DOT requires that a 3 Year MVR Report be checked within 30 days of hiring and then re-checked annually. Some intensive driving exposure (such as ready mix concrete) may warrant MVR checks every 6 months. We provide MVR's for all 50 States plus Puerto Rico and Canada.
Our system makes it easy for annual re-screening since the drivers information does not have to be re-entered.
This service will limit your future risk exposure to negligence claims should your drivers have work-related accidents. Pre-screening and the continual monitoring of your employees driving records will protect you from these risks. Not only will you eliminate the costly consequences of these risks, your administrative costs will be greatly reduced. The Fleet Alert Program is extremely time and cost-effective and is designed to be extremely efficient. The reports highlight invalid drivers, recent citation activity, and drivers that have current or upcoming license renewals.
Can you provide an explanation for the Codes on my Driving Record?
8 Dec 2010 21:18
Yes. Submit a SUPPORT ticket and a researcher will provide an answer within 2 business days.
Every State will have their own driving and violation codes. Our researchers will investigate your specific state codes and provide a response as soon as possible.
