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Table of Contents
1 Document Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Purpose and Scope of the ACD Manual .............................................................................................. 1
1.2 History of the ACD Code Set ................................................................................................................. 1
2 Description of the ACD Codes and Qualifying Information ......................................................................... 2
2.1 ACD Conviction and Withdrawal Codes ............................................................................................... 2
2.2 Conviction Offense Detail Code ............................................................................................................ 2
2.3 Withdrawal Type ACD Detail Composite Field ..................................................................................... 4
2.4 CMV, HAZMAT, and CDL Holder Indicators .......................................................................................... 4
2.4.1 Table 4 - Conviction ACD Codes Requiring the CMV Indicator = "1"............................................ 5
2.5 Citation, Conviction, and Withdrawal Dates ........................................................................................ 6
3 ACD Code Usage Rules ................................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 Using ACD Codes in CDLIS.................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.1 Reporting and Receiving Retired, Changed, and New ACD Codes .............................................. 8
3.1.2 Assigning the Withdrawal ACD Reason Code for a Withdrawal ................................................... 9
3.1.3 Determining Disqualifications ...................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4 Determining Retention Periods for Convictions and Withdrawals ............................................. 14
3.1.5 Using Specific ACD Codes ............................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Using ACD Codes in PDPS .................................................................................................................. 29
3.3 Recording a Pointer on NDR ............................................................................................................... 29
Appendix A: ACD Codes, Descriptions, and Abbreviations ......................................................................... 31
A.1 Alcohol and Drug (Controlled Substances) Violations ...................................................................... 31
A.2 Duties Failed - Requirements Not Met - Improper Behavior ............................................................ 32
A.3 Equipment/Vehicles — Regulations, Defects, and Misuse ............................................................... 34
A.4 Maneuvers — Illegal or Improper........................................................................................................ 35
A.5 Speeding .............................................................................................................................................. 38
A.6 Unclassified Offenses ......................................................................................................................... 39
A.7 Withdrawals ......................................................................................................................................... 40
Appendix B: ANSI D20 Code to ACD Code Translations ............................................................................. 42
Appendix C: CDL Disqualification Periods for Certain Offenses ................................................................ 44
C.1 Table 12 -- Major Offenses ................................................................................................................. 45
C.2 Table 13 -- Serious Offenses .............................................................................................................. 48
C.3 Table 14 -- Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Offenses ................................................................... 50
C.4 Table 15 -- Violating Out-of-Service Order Offenses.......................................................................... 51
C.5 Table 16 -- Falsify Offenses ................................................................................................................ 52

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C.6 Table 17 -- USA PATRIOT Act Offenses............................................................................................... 53

C.7 Table 18 -- Withdrawal Disqualification Periods ............................................................................... 53
C.8 Table 19 -- Withdrawal Retention Periods ......................................................................................... 55
C.9 Table 20 -- Codes Covered by FMCSA Policy Memorandum CDL-04-001 ....................................... 55
Appendix D: Federal Regulations and Uniform Vehicle Code Model Laws (Removed) ............................. 56
Appendix E: ACD Codes Used in CDLIS and PDPS with Mappings to Federal Regulations and Model Laws
57
E.1 Category: Alcohol and Drugs (Controlled Substances) Violations (A Codes) ................................... 58
E.1.1 Driving Under the Influence over Specified BAC levels (BAC Group) ......................................... 58
E.1.2 General Driving Under the Influence (DUI Group) ....................................................................... 59
E.1.3 Possession Offenses (POS Group) ............................................................................................... 60
E.1.4 Ignition Interlock Devices (IID Group) .......................................................................................... 61
E.1.5 Transporting a Controlled Substance (TCS Group) ..................................................................... 61
E.1.6 Underage Drinking Group (UDG Group)....................................................................................... 61
E.1.7 Administrative Per Se ................................................................................................................... 62
E.2 Category: Duties Failed – Requirements Not Met – Improper Behavior (B and D codes) ............. 62
E.2.1 Hit & Run; Behaviors after Crashes (HRB Group) ....................................................................... 63
E.2.2 Driving After Withdrawal (DAW Group) ........................................................................................ 63
E.2.3 Driver License/Vehicle Reg. & Title, Miscellaneous Duties (DRM Group) ................................ 65
E.2.4 Misrepresentations (MIS Group).................................................................................................. 67
E.2.5 Financial Responsibility and Insurance Other than Filing (FRI Group) ...................................... 68
E.2.6 Failure to Appear or Pay (FTAP Group) ........................................................................................ 68
E.2.7 Miscellaneous Duty Failure (MDF Group) ................................................................................... 69
E.3 Equipment/Vehicles – Regulations, Defects, and Misuse (E and F codes) .................................... 70
E.3.1 Equipment Required by Law (RBL Group) ................................................................................... 70
E.3.2 Defective Equipment (DE Group) ................................................................................................. 70
E.3.3 Failure to Use Equipment (FTU Group) ........................................................................................ 70
E.3.4 Restraints and Protective Equipment (RPE) ............................................................................... 71
E.3.5 Stopping, Standing & Parking (SSP Group) ................................................................................. 72
E.3.6 Miscellaneous Equipment Violations (MEV Group) .................................................................... 72
E.4 Category: Maneuvers – Illegal or Improper (M and N codes) ........................................................... 72
E.4.1 Failure to Obey (FTO Group) ......................................................................................................... 72
E.4.2 Following Improperly (FOL Group)................................................................................................ 75
E.4.3 Improper Lane or Location (ILL Group) ....................................................................................... 75
E.4.4 Passing (PAS Group) ..................................................................................................................... 76
E.4.5 Reckless, Careless, or Negligent Driving (RCN Group) ............................................................... 77
E.4.6 Failure to Yield (FTY Group) .......................................................................................................... 78

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E.4.7 Failure to Signal (FTS Group) ....................................................................................................... 79

E.4.8 Improper Turns (IMT Group) ......................................................................................................... 80
E.4.9 Wrong Way or Side (WWS Group) ................................................................................................ 80
E.4.10 Miscellaneous Maneuvers (MMV Group) ........................................................................... 80
E.5 Category: Speeding (S codes) ............................................................................................................ 81
E.5.1 Speeding Excess in miles per hour (SPE Group) ........................................................................ 81
E.5.2 Speeding (SPD Group) .................................................................................................................. 84
E.6 Category; Unclassified Offenses (U codes) ........................................................................................ 85
E.6.1 Vehicle Use in Prohibited Actions (VUP Group) ........................................................................... 85
E.6.2 Unspecified Violations Causing Crashes (VCA Group) ................................................................ 87
E.7 Category: Withdrawals (A codes to W codes) .................................................................................... 87
E.7.1 Withdrawal Reasons for Specific Convictions (WRS Group) ...................................................... 87
E.7.2 Withdrawal Reasons for Specific Convictions (WRS Group) ...................................................... 88
E.7.3 Ineligibility Withdrawals (WIW Group) .......................................................................................... 90
E.7.4 Accumulated Federally Mandated Commercial Violations (WAV Group) .................................. 91
E.7.5 Imminent Hazard (WIH Group) ..................................................................................................... 92
Appendix F: Examples ................................................................................................................................. 93
F.1 Administrative per Se (A90, A91, A94, A98) ..................................................................................... 93
F.1.1 Administrative Process Only ......................................................................................................... 93
F.1.2 Court Process Only........................................................................................................................ 94
F.1.3 Administrative and Court Process ............................................................................................... 94
F.2 Driving a CMV While Disqualified for Previous Violations in a CMV (B20-B26, W45) .................... 97
F.2.1 Both Offenses in CMV ................................................................................................................... 97
F.2.2 First Offense in Non-CMV ............................................................................................................. 98
F.2.3 Second Offense in Non-CMV ...................................................................................................... 100
F.2.4 Multiple B20 Convictions ........................................................................................................... 101
F.3 Calculating Penalties for Multiple Offenses within a 3- or 10-Year Window (Serious, RRGC, and
OOSO)................................................................................................................................................. 104
F.3.1 Convictions Arrive in Order of Conviction Date ......................................................................... 105
F.3.2 Convictions Arrive in Mixed Order (based on Conviction Date) ............................................... 110
F.3.3 Convictions Arrive in Order – Third > 3 Years from First .......................................................... 115
F.3.4 Convictions Arrive in Mixed Order – Third > 3 Years from First ............................................... 118
Appendix G: Retired ACD Codes ................................................................................................................ 121
Release History ............................................................................................................................................... 131
Glossary .......................................................................................................................................................... 140
Index................................................................................................................................................................ 143

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1 DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) is the publisher of this AAMVA Code Dictionary
(ACD) Manual, which is a set of ACD Codes used nation-wide to identify either: (i) the type of conviction, or (ii) the
reason for a withdrawal in messages sent over the AAMVAnet, AAMVA’s proprietary, secure computer network that
connects to each State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA) of the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia (the
jurisdictions).

1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE ACD MANUAL

The purpose of the AAMVA Code Dictionary (ACD) Manual is to provide information on the business rules regarding
the use of the ACD code set in the Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) (a U.S.-wide system for
managing Commercial Driver's License [CDL] and Commercial Learner’s Permit [CLP] holders and their driver
histories) and in the Problem Driver Pointer Systems (PDPS) (the U.S.-wide system identifying drivers who have
been convicted and/or withdrawn for federally-specified offenses).
This document also includes an explanation of the ACD codes, rules for specifying the type of conviction or reason for
the withdrawal, validation rules, use of specific ACD codes, and retention periods. It also provides a complete
description of the ACD codes and a mapping to the federal regulations covered in the Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC)
and the ANSI D-20 Codes to assist jurisdictions in mapping the ACD codes to their jurisdiction statutes.
The scope of this release of the ACD Manual includes a listing of the ACD codes with corresponding descriptions and
abbreviations, as approved by AAMVA and implemented by each State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA) in their
respective jurisdictions. See Table 1 - History of Changes to the ACD Code Set (in Release History (on page 131)) for a
description of changes specific to this release.
If you have any questions about this document, please contact AAMVA (see the credits page).

1.2 HISTORY OF THE ACD CODE SET

The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act (CMVSA) of 1986 mandated that a driver who has been disqualified from
operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) by the State of Record (SOR) must not be able to obtain a Commercial
Driver’s License (CDL) in any other jurisdiction. The CMVSA also mandated the creation of the Commercial Driver’s
License Information System to enable an SOR to maintain and electronically report a complete driver history record
of each CDL holder and to enable a State of Conviction (SOC) to electronically report a conviction of an out-of-state
driver to the driver’s SOR. In support of the CMVSA and CDLIS, AAMVA and the jurisdictions developed the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) D-20 Code set, which enables driver-licensing authorities to communicate
commercial driver’s convictions and withdrawals between jurisdictions. In 1996, because of identified inadequacies
of the ANSI D-20 Code set and the long time-frames involved with addressing the inadequacies, AAMVA and the
jurisdictions developed and implemented the ACD code set as a replacement for the ANSI D20 code set.
Table 1 - History of Changes to the ACD Code Set (see Release History (on page 131)) highlights the changes to the ACD
code set with the release number and date.

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2 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACD CODES AND QUALIFYING INFORMATION

ACD codes are used in AAMVA applications to identify the type of conviction or withdrawal transmitted in an
AAMVAnet message (for an example, see the SPEXS Specifications, Section CD11 Report Out-of-State Conviction).
The type of conviction or reason for the withdrawal is qualified by the Conviction Offense Detail field; the
Withdrawal Reason ACD Detail Field; and the CMV, Hazmat, and Citation CDL Holder Indicators. An explanation of
these data elements and information about their domain values are given in the following sub sections.

2.1 ACD CONVICTION AND WITHDRAWAL CODES

An ACD code is a three-character code composed of an alphabetic character and two numeric characters (e.g., “S15”
is the code for “Speeding 15 or more mph above the regulated or posted speed limit”). The ACD Codes, Descriptions,
and Abbreviations are listed in Appendix A by groups of convictions, such as “Alcohol and Drug violations” and
“Speeding violations,” and by groups of withdrawal reasons. Most of the ACD codes are used in reporting convictions
(see “conviction” defined in Part 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 383.5 [49 CFR §383.5]). Many of the
Conviction ACD Codes are used when communicating the reason for a withdrawal, where a withdrawal is defined as
the disqualification, revocation, suspension, denial or cancelation of a driver's license (see “disqualification” defined
in 49 CFR §383.5). A few of the ACD codes are used only for withdrawals, and most often these Withdrawal ACD
Reason Codes are used to signify second and third convictions within a federally specified time period. For
jurisdictions that still use the ANSI D20 code system, old ANSI D20 code translations to ACD codes are listed in
Appendix B. See the Section “3 ACD Code Usage Rules” for an explanation of business rules when using the ACD
Codes.

2.2 CONVICTION OFFENSE DETAIL CODE

Certain ACD codes require or may have additional information to describe the conviction that is communicated in
the Conviction Offense Detail field. The following table lists the ACD codes that use the Conviction Offense Detail
field. The table includes a column describing the ACD code, a column indicating if the detail is required or optional
and a column describing the format of the detail when present. Note that when the detail field is optional but not
filled and for the ACD codes that do not use the detail field, the detail field is initialized to spaces.

Table 2 - Rules for Setting the ACD Detail Field, for a Given Conviction ACD Code
Conviction ACD Code & Description Detail Detail Format and Explanation
A11 Driving or operating a motor Required BB... ‘BB’ = Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC),
vehicle under the influence of ‘...’ = zeros or spaces
alcohol with BAC at _ _ For example: to report a BAC of .02 use "02000"
or "02 ".
A91 Administrative Per Se for BAC Required BB... ‘BB’ = Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC),
at _ _ ‘...’ = zeros or spaces
For example: to report a BAC of .02 use "02000"
or "02 ".
D45 Failure to appear for trial or Required if the AAA.. ‘AAA’ = ACD code of the underlying citation,
court appearance citation date is ‘..’ = spaces
on or after For example: if the conviction is for Failure to
September 30, Appear for a Driving While Impaired citation,
2005 the detail will be "A25 "
(A25 followed by two spaces).
D53 Failure to make required Required if the AAA.. ‘AAA’ = ACD code of the underlying conviction,
payment of fine and costs citation date is ‘..’ = spaces.
on or after
September 30,
2005

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Conviction ACD Code & Description Detail Detail Format and Explanation
D56 Failure to answer a citation, Required if the AAA.. ‘AAA’ = ACD code of the underlying
pay fines, penalties and/or citation date is citation/conviction,
costs related to the original on or after ‘..’ = spaces.
violation September 30,
2005
S01 01-05 > Regulated or posted Optional LL... ‘LL’ = limit,
speed limit ‘...’ = zeros or spaces
S06 06-10 > Regulated or posted For example: if the limit was 25 mph, the detail
speed limit may include "25000" or
S14 11-14 > Regulated or posted "25 " (25 followed by three spaces).
speed limit
S15 Speeding 15 mph or more
above Regulated or posted
speed limit
S16 16-20 > Regulated or posted
speed limit
S21 21-25 > Regulated or posted
speed limit
S26 26-30 > Regulated or posted
speed limit
S31 31-35 > Regulated or posted
speed limit
S36 36-40 > Regulated or posted
speed limit
S41 41+ > Regulated or posted
speed limit
S51 01-10 > Regulated or posted
speed limit
S71 21-30 > Regulated or posted
speed limit
S81 31-40 > Regulated or posted
speed limit
S91 41+ > Regulated or posted
speed limit
S92 Speeding - Regulated or Required1 LLSSS ‘LL’ = limit,
posted speed limit and actual ‘SSS’ = speed,
speed For example: if the limit was 25 mph and the
recorded speed was 45 mph the detail will be
"25045".

All other codes Required ..... ‘.....’ = five spaces

1The posted and actual speed is required so the SOR can determine if the speeding conviction was a serious violation
(i.e., speeding 15 or more miles per hour above the regulated or posted limit).
See section §3.2: Using ACD Codes in CDLIS (on page 8) for details about using the Conviction ACD Detail field for
convictions in CDLIS.

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2.3 WITHDRAWAL TYPE ACD DETAIL COMPOSITE FIELD

The Withdrawal Type ACD Detail Composite Field is the composite of three data elements required to fully describe
a withdrawal: Withdrawal Type [Driver License Withdrawal Type (DWDWTP) in the specifications]; Withdrawal
Basis [Driver License Withdrawal Basis (DWDWBS)]; and Due Process Status [DL Withdrawal Due Process Status
(DWDWPS)]. The valid values for each of these elements are found in the Data Dictionary Appendix of the SPEXS
Specifications.

2.4 CMV, HAZMAT, AND CDL HOLDER INDICATORS

In addition to the ACD code and sometimes the detail information, the information about the following indicators is
required to fully describe a conviction:
• The CMV Indicator is a flag determining whether or not the vehicle driven was a commercial motor vehicle (as
defined in 49 CFR §383.5; includes vehicles of any size used in the transportation of hazardous materials) – if
yes, then the conviction is subject to federal CDL regulations.
• The Hazmat Indicator is a flag determining whether or not the vehicle (of any size) was used in the
transportation of hazardous materials as defined in 49 CFR §383.5 (any material that has been designated as
hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and is required to be placarded under subpart F of 49 CFR part 172 or any
quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73) – if yes, then federal CDL regulations
require stiffer penalties for certain convictions.
• The Citation CDL/CLP Holder Indicator is a flag determining whether or not the driver held a CDL/CLP at the
time of the citation – if yes, then the conviction is subject to federal CDL regulations.
A CDL holder is one whose last jurisdiction-issued license was a CDL. This applies even if
• The driver’s commercial privileges are withdrawn (even if the jurisdiction issues a non-CDL hardship license for
the defined period of the suspension of commercial privileges)
• The CDL has expired and no other license has been issued
A CLP holder is one who held a valid (unexpired) CLP at the time of the citation.
For a driver to be considered a non-CDL holder, either the driver or the SDLA must take some explicit action.
A CDL holder becomes a non-CDL holder when
• He/she voluntarily surrenders his/her CDL
• The SDLA downgrades the CDL to a non-CDL
Certain conviction ACD codes require the Conviction Hazmat Indicator (DCVHAZ) to be set to specific values. The
following table lists the valid values for the Conviction Hazmat Indicator for ACD codes when the CMV indicator
(DCVCOM) is set to “1” (Yes). The table includes a column describing the conviction ACD codes and a column
indicating the valid values for the hazmat indicator.

Table 3 - Rules for Setting the Hazmat Indicator for Conviction ACD Codes Requiring the CMV Indicator = ‘1’
Conviction ACD Code & Description Hazmat Indicator
A04 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol with BAC of at least .04 but 1, 2, or 9*
not greater than .079
A94 / Administrative Per Se for BAC of at least .04 but not greater than .079 while driving or 1, 2, or 9*
operating a CMV
B19 Driving or operating a CMV in violation of a driver or vehicle out-of- service order while 1, 2, or 9*
transporting hazardous materials as defined in §383.5 or while driving or operating a vehicle
designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver

B27 Driving or operating a CMV in violation of a driver or vehicle out-of-service order (for 2 or 9*
violations not covered by B19)
B56 Driving or operating a CMV without obtaining a CLP or CDL 1, 2, or 9*

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Conviction ACD Code & Description Hazmat Indicator

B57 Driving or operating a CMV without a CLP or CDL in the driver’s possession 1, 2, or 9*
E03 Operating without hazmat safety equipment as required by law 1
E04 Operating without hazmat placards/markings as required by law 1
E53 Failure to use hazmat safety devices as required 1
U09 Negligent homicide while driving or operating a CMV 1, 2, or 9*
U10 Causing a fatality through the negligent driving or operation of a CMV 1, 2, or 9*

Note: * ‘9’ is a valid value only for convictions with a citation date before January 1, 2008

See section §3.2: Using ACD Codes in CDLIS (on page 8) for details about federal CDL regulations pertaining to ACD
codes and the CMV, hazmat, and citation CDL holder indicators. The valid values for each of these elements are found
in the data dictionary appendix of the SPEXS Specifications.

2.4.1 Table 4 - Conviction ACD Codes Requiring the CMV Indicator = "1"
The following table lists the current conviction ACD codes for which the CMV indicator must be set to “1” (Yes).
Conviction Description
ACD Code
A04 Driving or operating a CMV under the influence of alcohol with BAC of at least .04 but not
greater than .079.
A94 Administrative Per Se for BAC of at least .04 but not greater than .079 while driving or
operating a CMV.
B19 Driving or operating a CMV in violation of a driver or vehicle out-of- service order while
transporting hazardous materials as defined in §383.5 or while driving or operating a vehicle
designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
B27 Driving or operating a CMV in violation of a driver or vehicle out-of-service order (for
violations not covered by B19).
B56 Driving or operating a CMV without obtaining a CLP or CDL
B57 Driving or operating a CMV without a CLP or CDL in the driver’s possession
E03 Operating without hazmat safety equipment as required by law
E04 Operating without hazmat placards/markings as required by law
E53 Failure to use hazmat safety devices as required
M10 For all individuals driving or operating a CMV, failure to obey a traffic control device or the
directions of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway grade crossing.
M20 For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are not required to always stop, failure to
slow down at a railroad-highway grade crossing and check that tracks are clear of
approaching train.
M21 For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are not required to always stop, failure to
stop before reaching tracks at a railroad-highway grade crossing when the tracks are not
clear.
M22 For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are always required to stop, failure to stop as
required before driving onto railroad-highway grade crossing.
M23 For all individuals driving or operating a CMV, failing to have sufficient space to drive
completely through the railroad-highway grade crossing without stopping.
M24 For all individuals driving or operating a CMV, failing to negotiate a railroad highway grade
crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.
U09 Negligent homicide while driving or operating a CMV

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Conviction Description
ACD Code
U10 Causing a fatality through the negligent driving or operation of a CMV
U11 Using a CMV in the commission of severe forms of trafficking in persons.

2.5 CITATION, CONVICTION, AND WITHDRAWAL DATES

The following data elements are in a conviction report and/or a withdrawal report (see cd11.1 and cd16.1 in the
latest release of the SPEXS Specifications for details about required and optional data elements and allowable
values):
• The Citation Date is the date the driver is ticketed for an offense.
• The Conviction Date is the date the conviction is finally adjudicated, as defined by the State of Conviction (SOC)
in accordance with its laws.
• The Withdrawal Effective Date is the date the license is withdrawn, after notification has been given to the
driver.
• The Withdrawal Eligibility Date is the earliest date the driver may satisfy any conditions to end the withdrawal,
such as paying any fees – Note that the value must be a valid date or a code (‘INDEF’ or ‘PERM’).
• The Withdrawal Reinstatement Date is the actual date the driver’s driving privileges are reinstated. This
Withdrawal Reinstatement Date is typically blank when the withdrawal is first posted and it must never be a
future date. For a withdrawal issued by the SOR and while the Withdrawal Reinstatement Date is blank: (1) if
the Withdrawal Extent is “All”, the commercial and non-commercial statuses must be “NOT” and (2) if the
Withdrawal Extent is “Commercial” and the SOR has issued no other active withdrawals, only the commercial
status must be “NOT”.
The ACD Codes, the detail field, and the Indicators discussed in the preceding sections must be used with the Citation
Date, Conviction Date, Withdrawal Effective Date, Withdrawal Eligibility Date, and the Withdrawal Reinstatement
Date. The Citation Date is important to determine whether a given SOR had a law substantially equivalent to the
SOC’s law in force at the time of the citation and thus the SOR can take action on the resulting conviction. The SOR
uses the citation date (the date on which an incident occurred – see 49 CFR §383.51) when calculating whether
federally-defined multiple convictions occurred within a federally-defined time period requiring a disqualification.
For withdrawals resulting from a single conviction (e.g., A08 – Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of alcohol with BAC at or over .08), the Conviction Date must be equal to or later than the citation date and
must be equal to or earlier than the withdrawal effective date of a resulting withdrawal. For withdrawals resulting
from multiple convictions, this may not always be true. For an example, see Example F1.3 in Appendix F.
The Withdrawal Effective Date and the Withdrawal Eligibility Date are used with the Withdrawal ACD Code to
determine that federal requirements for disqualifications have been met. The Withdrawal Effective Date must be
equal to or earlier than the Withdrawal Eligibility Date (if it is a date), and the Withdrawal Eligibility Date (if it is a
date) must be equal to or earlier than the Withdrawal Reinstatement Date. See the SPEXS Specifications, FMCSA
federal regulations 49 CFR §383.51, the PDPS State Procedures Manual, and NHTSA federal regulations 23 CFR
§1327 for more details about using these dates in those applications.

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3 ACD CODE USAGE RULES

The ACD code’s primary function is to enable the interstate exchange of convictions and withdrawals. Because the
ACD Codes were developed primarily for CDLIS, users of other applications may find the codes are too strict, too
vague or do not cover certain offenses. Note that the Driver’s License Compact (DLC) and the Non-Resident Violators
Compact (NRVC) don’t require ACD codes, but the Driver’s License Agreement (DLA) requires a “DLA Code” which
currently is equal to the ACD Code value in all cases.
Each jurisdiction is required to map each state-native code and statute to the substantially equivalent ACD code and
compile these mappings in its own Equivalency Table (see following sub section for details). Jurisdictions may store
their conviction and withdrawal data in any form they wish; however, when communicating the information to
another user of the application, the ACD code(s) must be used. See the following relevant sub-sections for CDLIS and
PDPS rules.

3.1 USING ACD CODES IN CDLIS

Mandated by the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, CDLIS is subject to federal regulations promulgated
by FMCSA (see 49 CFR §§383 and 384). The usage of ACD codes in CDLIS is subject to the rules in this document,
which are derived from these federal regulations.
According to the SPEXS Specifications, a conviction with an ACD code must be posted to the CDLIS driver history
record (DHR), if the driver is:
1. A current CLP/CDL holder;
2. A former CDL holder whose driver history record has not been purged because data retention requirements
have not been met; or
3. A non-CDL holder who has been convicted of a violation while driving a CMV and whose driver history record
has not been purged because data retention requirements have not been met.
Jurisdiction must post the conviction within 10 days of a) the date the conviction was received from another
jurisdiction or b) the conviction date (for in-state convictions) [49 CFR §384.225(c)]. If the convicted driver is an
out-of-state driver, the SOC must send the conviction to the SOR within 10 days of the conviction date [49 CFR
§384.209(c)]. A jurisdiction must send required convictions either via CDLIS or by mail (using paper forms with a
tracking sheet attached – see Appendix C in the latest release of the CDLIS State Procedures Manual).
A withdrawal with a Withdrawal Reason ACD Code must be entered in the CDLIS DHR if the withdrawal is the result
of one or more convictions with a Conviction ACD Code and the driver has, or should have, an MPR on the CDLIS
Central Site. A jurisdiction is required to send an out-of-state withdrawal to the SOR if the driver is a CDL or CLP
holder, the withdrawal has a Withdrawal Reason ACD Code, and the withdrawal duration is for at least 60 days or an
indefinite period. A jurisdiction must send required withdrawals either via CDLIS or by mail (using paper forms with
a tracking sheet attached—see Appendix C in the latest release of the CDLIS State Procedures Manual).
When sending a withdrawal (for federally-mandated withdrawals with an effective date on or after
November 1, 2005), jurisdictions must send the withdrawal linkages to all underlying convictions, if any, to
the SOR. AAMVA recommends that links between each ACD withdrawal with an effective date on or after
November 1, 2005 and convictions for all ACD offense(s) be recorded in the history to minimize the need for
manual intervention later. To determine whether an out-of-state driver has, or should have, an MPR on the CDLIS
Central Site, a “Yes” or “No” value is required for each of the following conviction data elements:
• CMV Indicator (set by the SOC)
• Hazmat Indicator (set by the SOC)
• Citation CDL/CLP Holder Indicator (set by the SOR).

Note: A State of Conviction (SOC) is not required to do a CDLIS inquiry to determine whether the driver has an MPR
on CDLIS when the CMV Indicator and the Hazmat Indicator are both set to “No”. In such a case, an SOC may just send
the conviction to the licensing jurisdiction according to the requirements of the relevant interstate compacts.

The table below shows an example of the usage of ACD codes in CDLIS. In the example, a jurisdiction convicts a
CDL/CLP holder of the following violations:

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• M20 (For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are not required to always stop, failure to slow down at a
railroad-highway grade crossing and check that tracks are clear of approaching train)
• M21 (For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are not required to always stop, failure to stop before
reaching tracks at a railroad-highway grade crossing when the tracks are not clear)
• M22 (For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are always required to stop, failure to stop as required
before driving onto railroad-highway grade crossing).
In the example, the jurisdiction also withdraws the driver, in accordance with federal regulations (Note: All
convictions for violations of this type require a CLP/CDL disqualification).

Table 5 -- Examples of CDLIS Driver History Actions

Action Conviction or Withdrawal ACD Code Date

Citation 1 Issued - 9/2/2003

Conviction 1 Adjudicated M20 10/2/2003
Withdrawal 1 Effective M20 11/2/2003 (Duration: 60 days1)
Citation 2 Issued - 5/1/2004
Conviction 2 Adjudicated M21 6/1/2004
Withdrawal 2 Effective W60 7/1/2004 (Duration: 120 days1)
Citation 3 Issued - 1/1/2005
Conviction 3 Adjudicated M22 2/1/2005
Withdrawal 3 Effective W61 3/1/2005 (Duration: 1 year1)
1 Durations shown are the minimum required by federal regulations [see 49 CFR §383.51(d)].
The following sub-sections contain business rules for using ACD codes in CDLIS. The rules include procedures for
maintaining backwards compatibility with those jurisdictions that are not yet able to implement the new releases.
Also see a mapping of ACD codes to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and a summary of rules for
using ACD Codes in CDLIS in Appendix ACD Codes Used in CDLIS and PDPS with Mappings to Federal Regulations and
Model Laws.

3.1.1 Reporting and Receiving Retired, Changed, and New ACD Codes
Jurisdictions must comply with the rules in the following table when reporting and receiving convictions in histories
and out-of-state convictions as well as when reporting and receiving withdrawals in histories and out-of-state
withdrawals:

Table 6 -- Rules for Reporting and Receiving Convictions and Withdrawals with Current or Retired ACD Codes
Release 5.2.0 Status of ACD Codes Reporting Rule1 Receiving Rule
New ACD codes Send via CDLIS in the Provided the ACD code and its
Convictions History (H3), supporting details pass validation, a
ACD codes held over and unchanged Withdrawal History (H5), Report jurisdiction must accept a
from previous release Out-of-State Conviction (HA), conviction or a withdrawal with an
ACD codes held over from previous and Report Out-of-State old code still in use, a changed code,
release, with updated definitions Withdrawal (HW) messages or new code in the ACD (Release
5.2.0).
Retired ACD codes Don’t send via CDLIS2 and don’t
count convictions or
withdrawals on DHR

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1If a jurisdiction is unable to send a conviction or withdrawal via CDLIS, it must send the conviction or withdrawal
via mail.
2Because the retired ACD codes are not safety related or federally mandated, FMCSA has ruled that the SOR is not

altering the salient driver history for commercial drivers by retiring these codes.

Note: Convictions for D45 (Failure to appear for trial or court appearance), D53 (Failure to make required payment
of fine and costs), and D56 (Failure to answer a citation, pay fines, penalties and/or costs related to the original
violation) must not be sent when the underlying conviction/citation ACD code in the ACD detail field is a retired (i.e.,
not current) code.

If Jurisdiction "A" continues to have problems with Jurisdiction "B" sending invalid codes or refusing to accept valid
codes, Jurisdiction "A" is responsible for notifying the AAMVA Help Desk. The Help Desk will fill out a compliance
ticket that will be included in the quarterly CDLIS compliance reports sent to FMCSA, so AAMVA and FMCSA can
work with Jurisdiction "B" to correct the problem.

3.1.2 Assigning the Withdrawal ACD Reason Code for a Withdrawal

According to FMCSA guidance, certain ACD withdrawal codes must be used for disqualifications [i.e., withdrawals
taken as mandated in Tables 1-4 in 49 CFR §383.51 or 49 CFR §383.73(j)]. FMCSA requires that a jurisdiction must
apply the appropriate withdrawal period, if any, for all convictions, including convictions transferred in the DHR and
those discovered in a 10-year history check. For a withdrawal based on one conviction, the ACD Code of the
withdrawal must be the same as the ACD Code of the underlying conviction (except for the W45; see section 3.1.5.2).
If a jurisdiction takes a withdrawal as a result of an accumulation of any combination of offenses not listed in Tables
1-4 in 49 CFR §383.51 and/or offenses in different tables in 49 CFR §383.51, it must set the ACD Code of the
withdrawal to W01.
Jurisdictions must comply with the rules in the following table when setting the ACD code for a given withdrawal.

Table 7 -- Types of Convictions that Require a Disqualification of the CDL Privilege

Disqualification Types of Convictions that Result in the Disqualification1 Withdrawal ACD Code is set to:
Mandated in:
Table 1 to 49 CFR One, and only one, major offense The underlying Conviction ACD
§383.51 Code (e.g., A04); see exception for
W45 in section 3.1.5.2
Two or more major offenses (and no other types of W40
offenses for this withdrawal)
Two or more major offenses that cause a lifetime W41
disqualification and an additional major offense after
reinstatement (and no other types of offenses for this
withdrawal)
Table 2 to 49 CFR One, and only one, serious offense No withdrawal for first offense
§383.51

Two, and only two, serious offenses in 3 years W30

Three or more serious offenses in 3 years (and no W31

other types of offenses for this withdrawal)

Table 3 to 49 CFR One RRGC offense The underlying Conviction ACD

§383.51 Code (M10, M20, M21, M22, M23, or
M24)

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Disqualification Types of Convictions that Result in the Disqualification1 Withdrawal ACD Code is set to:
Mandated in:
Two, and only two, RRGC offenses in 3 years W60

Three or more RRGC offenses in 3 years (and no other W61

types of offenses for this withdrawal)

Table 4 to 49 CFR One OOSO offense The underlying Conviction ACD

§383.51 Code (B19 or B27)

Two, and only two OOSO offenses in 10 years (with W50

the second violation not in a hazmat or passenger
CMV2)

Two, and only two, OOSO offenses in 10 years (with W51

the second violation in a hazmat or passenger CMV2)

Three or more OOSO offenses in 10 years (and no W52

other types of offenses for this withdrawal)
49 CFR One falsify offense (Misrepresentation of identity or The underlying Conviction ACD
§383.73(j) other facts on application, including required self- Code (D30)
certifications, for CLP or CDL)
1Specified time periods are bounded by citation dates.
2Hazmat CMV is one ‘transporting hazardous materials as defined in §383.5’; a passenger CMV is ‘a vehicle designed
to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver’

Note: Codes W30, W31, W40, W41, W50, W51, W52, W60, and W61 were added for use for federally mandated
disqualifications resulting only from multiple commercial violations in the appropriate FMCSA conviction category
(those listed in Tables 1-4 in 49 CFR §383.51). The offenses listed in Tables 1-4 in 49 CFR §383.51 apply only to CLP-
or CDL-holders and those ‘required to have a CLP or CDL’. While the same ACD conviction codes can be used for non-
CDL holder, non-CMV convictions, these withdrawal codes are exclusive to CLP/CDL-holders and those ‘required to
have a CLP or CDL’.

• Exception to Table 1 to 49 CFR §383.51: Although A50 (‘Motor vehicle used in the commission of a felony
involving the manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance’) is listed as a major offense, it is
handled differently because it carries a ‘Life time disqualification, not eligible for 10 year reinstatement’. Any
conviction with an ACD code of ‘A50’ must be linked to a withdrawal with the withdrawal ACD code equal to
‘A50’. Any future convictions with an ACD code of ‘A50’ must be linked to a new withdrawal with the withdrawal
ACD code equal to ‘A50’ (i.e., all ‘A50’ convictions will be linked to one, and only one, ‘A50’ withdrawal).
• Withdrawal resulting from one underlying ‘non-federal’ conviction: If a jurisdiction takes a withdrawal as a
result of a single conviction not listed in Tables 1-4 to 49 CFR §383.51, it must set the ACD withdrawal code to
the ACD conviction code of the underlying conviction (except in the case of ‘W01’ (Accumulation of convictions
(including point systems and/or being judged a habitual offender or violator) – see the ‘W01’ discussion in
section 3.1.5 USING SPECIFIC ACD CODES).
• Reporting ‘Admin Per Se’ Withdrawals. Admin Per Se convictions and withdrawals (those based solely on
an administrative action based on a breath, blood, or urine test) must be reported with the A90, A91,
A94, and A98 codes; A04, A08, A10, and A11 must not be used for admin per se convictions and
withdrawals. Because “9” (Admin Per Se) exists as a valid value for the Driver License Withdrawal Basis
(position 2 of the withdrawal detail composite field), some jurisdictions have used codes A04, A08, A10, and A11
to report an “Admin Per Se” withdrawal in the past (see section 3.1.5.21).

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• ACD codes beginning with a ‘W’ that are exclusively used for withdrawals must not be sent as
convictions. If a conviction is sent with a Conviction ACD Code from the following table of withdrawal-only
codes, it must be rejected. Convictions in the driver history must not have a Conviction ACD Code from the
following table of withdrawal-only codes. If a conviction with a Conviction ACD Code from the following table of
withdrawal-only codes is sent in the history response, the conviction must be rejected.

Table 8 -- Withdrawal ACD Codes That Must Not Be Used for Convictions
ACD Code Description

W00 Withdrawal, Non-ACD violation

W01 Accumulation of convictions (including point systems and/or being judged a habitual offender or
violator)
W27 Failure to make an appointment within 30 days of receiving notification that re-testing is
necessary [when fraud is suspected]
W28 Failure to retest or failure of scheduled test(s) [when fraud is suspected]

W30 Two convictions for serious violations within 3 years

W31 Three or more convictions for serious violations within 3 years

W40 The accumulation of two or more convictions for major offenses

W41 An additional conviction for major offense after reinstatement

W45 Suspended for driving or operating a CMV while disqualified for previous violations in a CMV
W50 The accumulation of two convictions for out-of-service order general violations (violations not
covered by W51) within 10 years
W51 The accumulation of two convictions for out-of-service order violations within 10 years where the
second is while operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the
driver and/or transporting hazardous materials as defined in § 383.5
W52 The accumulation of three or more convictions for out-of-service order violations within 10 years
W60 The accumulation of two convictions for RRGC violations within 3 years.
W61 The accumulation of three or more convictions for RRGC violations within 3 years.
W72 Suspended pending final disposition
W80 Failed employer-directed drug test
W81 Refusal to submit to an employer-directed drug test
W82 Failure to surrender license or permit or otherwise comply with jurisdiction requirements

Some withdrawals may optionally have one underlying conviction. If provided, the underlying conviction’s
Conviction ACD Code must be the same as the Withdrawal ACD Code. Other withdrawals cannot have any underlying
convictions. The withdrawal codes in these two categories are presented in the following table:

Table 9 -- Withdrawals Where an Underlying Conviction Is Optional or Not Allowed

ACD Code Description
Underlying Conviction Optional
A41 Driver violation of ignition interlock or immobilization device or lease agreement
B61 Failed to file crash report
B63 Failed to file future proof of financial responsibility

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ACD Code Description

B64 Failed to file insurance certification
B65 Failed to file medical certification/disability information
D02 Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on application, including required self-certifications,
for non-commercial permit or license
D30 Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on application, including required self-certifications,
for CLP or CDL
D35 Failure to comply with financial responsibility law
D36 Failure to maintain required liability insurance
D37 Failure to pay for damages or make installment payment
D38 Failure to post security or obtain release from liability
D39 Unsatisfied judgment
D51 Failure to make required payment of child support
W09 Failure to surrender hazmat endorsement as required by the USA PATRIOT Act
W13 Parental consent withdrawn
W14 Physical or mental disability
W15 Physicians' or specialists' report recommended
W20 Unable to pass DL test(s) or meet qualifications
W70 Imminent Hazard
Underlying Conviction Not Allowed
W00 Withdrawal for non-ACD reasons
W27 Failure to make an appointment within 30 days of receiving notification that re-testing is
necessary [when fraud is suspected]
W28 Failure to retest or failure of scheduled test(s) [when fraud is suspected]
W72 Suspended pending final disposition
W80 Failed employer-directed drug test
W81 Refusal to submit to an employer-directed drug test
W82 Failure to surrender license or permit or otherwise comply with jurisdiction requirements

3.1.3 Determining Disqualifications

The following are rules for determining disqualifications:

• A jurisdiction must generate disqualifications as required by the FMCSA’s federal motor carrier safety
regulations (FMCSRs) (see especially the tables in 49 CFR §383.51) and FMCSA guidance. These rules are listed
in Appendix C.
• The only ACD convictions that count towards a federally required disqualification are those convictions of (1) a
CLP/CDL Holder or (2) a driver required to have a CLP/CDL and convicted of a violation in a CMV. All historical
ACD convictions of individuals with a pointer on CDLIS, or required to have a pointer, must be recorded and
maintained in the driver history, until they have met data retention requirements.
• All convictions in the driver history must be counted towards a disqualification of the base license, in accordance
with the SOR’s laws. Jurisdictions are not required to withdraw a driver's base license privilege if the CDL
privilege is withdrawn. Jurisdictions are required to withdraw the CDL privilege if the base license privilege is
withdrawn.
• If the driver’s base license is revoked, canceled, or suspended for any reason by the licensing jurisdiction, the
prospective SOR must not issue a CLP or CDL to the driver (see 49 CFR §384.210 Limitation on Licensing). Thus,

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if an applicant has a non-commercial status of “NOT”, the prospective SOR must not issue a CLP/CDL to the
applicant.
• A jurisdiction must use the citation date (not the conviction date) to determine if two or more traffic convictions
occurred within a federally-defined period for accumulated convictions. FMCSA Guidance:
The State must use the offense date to determine if two or more serious traffic convictions fall within the 3-year
period specified in 49 CFR 383.51 Table 2. If the conviction date were used, delays in bringing a case to trial
could push the second conviction outside the 3-year period, thus defeating the purpose of the rule. For example,
a driver is cited for a first serious traffic violation on February 1, 2001 and is convicted on March 1, 2001. The
driver is cited for a second serious traffic violation on January 15, 2004. The trial is set for February 27, 2004,
but the driver asks to have the trial delayed because he has something important to do that day. The new trial
date is set for March 15, 2004 and he is convicted of the second violation on this date. If the jurisdiction
incorrectly uses the conviction dates, the two offenses are not within three years of each other and no
disqualification action is taken on the driver. If the jurisdiction correctly uses the offense dates, the driver is
appropriately disqualified regardless of the conviction date because the offenses for which he was convicted are
within three years of each other.

• When an SOR posts a conviction, it must check for other convictions in the same federal category with a citation
date within the calculation period for that category, to determine if a disqualification is required. To find all the
convictions, the SOR must check for convictions of violations in separate incidents where the citation date is
before, after, or equal to the citation date of the conviction being posted and within the calculation period. For
examples, see Appendix F3.
• Previously, the only requirement for consecutive periods of disqualification is under 49 CFR §384.219 for third
and subsequent convictions for serious traffic violations. All other withdrawals could be served concurrently.
With the publication of the final permit rule (Commercial Driver’s License Testing and Commercial Learner’s
Permit Standards) on May 9, 2011, 49 CFR §383.51(a)(5) was changed to read ‘The disqualification period must
be in addition to any other previous periods of disqualification’ (i.e., all withdrawals must be consecutive). This
applies only to withdrawals for convictions of offenses in Tables 1-4 in 49 CFR §383.51.
• The SOR must apply the most severe disqualification available for that one incident. For example, if the driver
was convicted of refusal to submit to test for alcohol and speeding excessively while violating an out-of-service
order, the driver’s disqualification period would be 1 year for the federal requirement for the refusal to test.
Jurisdictions may always have stricter regulations than the FMCSRs. If their laws allow it, they could, in addition,
disqualify the person for other reasons (points, etc.), but the SOR would record one disqualification for the
federal regulation and one or more separate disqualification(s) for its own laws.
• If multiple disqualifications can be generated, at a minimum, the disqualification with the longest period must be
generated. In cases where the SOR receives multiple convictions for violations in separate incidents within a
short period of time, AAMVA recommends that all appropriate disqualifications be generated. For example, if the
driver is convicted of the major offense of leaving the scene of a crash (whether in a CMV or POV) and is also
convicted of a second serious speeding offense from another incident, AAMVA recommends the driver be
disqualified for at least one year for the major conviction and for at least 60 days for the second serious speeding
conviction. When the history is transmitted during a CSOR, the new SOR can determine that the appropriate
penalties were assessed. Jurisdictions must also make allowances for ensuring the appropriate penalties are
assessed if one of the convictions is overturned – either place both penalties on the driver’s record or recompute
any penalties when a conviction is overturned.
• According to the FMCSRs, for second and third (and subsequent) convictions for serious violations by a CDL or
CLP holder convicted for an offense in a non-CMV as described in 49 CFR §383.51(c), Table 2, “… a CLP or CDL
holder must be disqualified from operating a CMV, if the conviction results in a revocation, cancelation or
suspension of the CLP or CDL holder’s license or non-CMV driving privileges …” (emphasis added). Thus, if the
jurisdiction does not withdraw the driver’s non-commercial privileges for a given set of convictions for serious
violations in a non-CMV, in accordance with its own laws, the jurisdiction is not required to withdraw the
driver’s commercial privileges.
When determining whether to count a conviction towards a disqualification, the SOR must account for the effective
date of its legislation. For the example in the following table, assume that a jurisdiction passes laws effective 9-30-05
that require the jurisdiction to cancel the non-CMV driving privileges and consequently to disqualify the CDL driving
privileges for 60 days if a CDL holder is convicted of two serious speeding violations in a non-CMV in separate
incidents occurring within a 3-year period.

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Incident Citation Date Conviction Reception Date Prior to Effective Date Counted in 3-year
(= Incident Date) Date by SOR of Legislation? Window?
1 09-15-05 11-01-05 11-11-05 Yes No
2 09-29-05 11-15-05 11-25-05 Yes No
3 10-15-05 12-01-05 12-11-05 No Yes

The calculation for determining the 3-year period uses the citation date (NOT the conviction date) which must be on
or after 9-30-05. When the jurisdiction posts the 09-15-05 conviction, it determines the citation date is prior to 09-
30-05 and does NOT count the conviction in the calculation. When the jurisdiction posts the 9-29-05 conviction, it
determines the citation date is prior to 09-30-05 and does NOT count the conviction in the calculation. When the
jurisdiction posts the 10-15-05 conviction, it determines the citation date is on or after 9-30-05 and counts the
conviction in the calculation. The calculation would then look for other countable citations within the 3-year window
(looking backwards and forwards from the 10-15-05 citation date for convictions within a 3-year window). In this
example, the jurisdiction would not find a second countable conviction. It would take another citation on or after 9-
30-05 with a conviction date on or after 9-30-05 for the jurisdiction to possibly disqualify this driver for a second
conviction based on §383.51(c). Notes:
• If a jurisdiction withdraws the base license privileges, it must withdraw the commercial privileges as well. In the
example above, if the jurisdiction generated a 'points withdrawal' for the three convictions, the commercial
privileges would be withdrawn along with the base license privileges.
• These withdrawals can be run concurrently since one is based on jurisdiction law (W01) and the other is
federally mandated (W30 or W31). The requirement in 49 CFR §383.51(a) (5) that the ‘disqualification period
must be in addition to any other previous periods of disqualification’ applies only to violations listed in Tables 1
– 4.
• 49 CFR §383.51(a)(4) “Determining first and subsequent violations” states:

For purposes of determining first and subsequent violations of the offenses specified in this subpart, each conviction
for any offense listed in Tables 1 through 4 of this section resulting from a separate incident, whether committed in a
CMV or non-CMV, must be counted.

Thus, under federal regulations, an SOR would not disqualify a driver for life because of 2 major convictions arising
from one single stop, and an SOR would not disqualify a driver for 60 days for the second conviction for driving a
CMV without obtaining a CDL and 1 year for a major conviction from one single stop. Jurisdictions can disqualify the
driver under their own laws that are stricter than federal regulations, unless federal regulations specify a range like
the disqualification periods for the violation of out-of-service orders.

3.1.4 Determining Retention Periods for Convictions and Withdrawals

The Non-Resident Violators Compact and Federal Regulations (49 CFR §384.231(d)) require minimum retention
periods for convictions and withdrawals. The requirement applies to convictions for all drivers operating a CMV and
to CLP/CDL holders operating any motor vehicle.
Retention periods are defined based on the assumption that jurisdictions will adhere to the reporting periods
specified in federal regulations. Failure to report the convictions in a timely manner may allow drivers to escape the
accumulated mandated penalties.
• Jurisdictions must retain records of convictions and associated withdrawals to ensure the reason for the
disqualification is maintained (in addition, the requirement allows jurisdictions to select longer disqualification
periods within their jurisdiction). In many cases the penalties for a second conviction are different than those for
a first conviction, so the original conviction must be retained to allow the jurisdiction to check whether there is a
prior conviction.
• The SOR (the jurisdiction that owns the MPR) must maintain convictions and withdrawals, regardless of where
the offense occurred, until retention requirements are fulfilled. Specifically, the SOR must maintain in-state
convictions and withdrawals that it has posted to the DHR, and valid convictions and withdrawals (1) sent from
other jurisdictions (via the Report Out-of-State Conviction, Report Out-of-State Withdrawal, or Change State of
Record transactions); (2) transferred in a CSOR; and (3) discovered in a 10-year history check, until retention
requirements are fulfilled.

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• The SOC (the jurisdiction required to send convictions to the SOR) must retain a record of the original conviction
for as long as the SOR must retain the conviction in the CDLIS Driver Record.
• The SOW (the jurisdiction required to send withdrawals to the SOR) must retain a record of the original
withdrawal (including linkages to any underlying convictions for withdrawals with an effective date on or after
November 1, 2005) for as long as the SOR must retain the withdrawal in the CDLIS Driver Record.
• The following categories list the minimum time a conviction or withdrawal must be retained. Jurisdictions may
choose to keep records longer than the stated retention requirements. The retention period may need to be
extended to keep the conviction for the length of a disqualification retention period. When a license is
transferred to a new jurisdiction, the minimum periods still apply; however, the new jurisdiction of record may
apply its rules for maintaining convictions and withdrawals longer than the minimums. See Appendix C: CDL
Disqualification Periods for Certain Offenses (on page 44) for a list of the violations (ACD codes) that must be
retained for federally mandated penalties.
o Major Convictions: Retain for 55 years from the conviction date or for as long as any resulting
withdrawal is retained – whichever is longer.
o Serious Convictions: Retain for 4 years from the conviction date or for as long as any resulting
withdrawal is retained – whichever is longer.
o RRGC Convictions: Retain for 4 years from the conviction date or for as long as any resulting withdrawal
is retained – whichever is longer.
o Out-of-Service Convictions: Retain for 15 years from the conviction date or for as long as any resulting
withdrawal is retained – whichever is longer.
o Falsify: Retain for 3 years from the conviction date or for as long as any resulting withdrawal is retained –
whichever is longer.
o Imminent Hazard: Retain for 3 years from the conviction date or for as long as the resulting withdrawal
is retained – whichever is longer.
o USA PATRIOT Act: Retain for 3 years from the conviction date or for as long as the resulting withdrawal
is retained – whichever is longer.
o All Other Convictions (jurisdiction convictions that are mapped to the remaining ACD codes): Retain for
a minimum of 3 years from the conviction date or for as long as any resulting withdrawal is retained –
whichever is longer.
o Withdrawal Actions: Retain for the length of time the record of any underlying conviction is retained
(specified above) and for a minimum of 3 years from the effective date, eligibility date, or reinstatement
date, whichever is later. Federal regulations require that jurisdictions be able to tie their withdrawals to the
underlying conviction(s) (where the withdrawal effective date is on or after November 1, 2005), so the same
mechanism may be used for determining retention periods of the withdrawals and will ensure that a new
SOR will not impose a second withdrawal on an underlying conviction. For withdrawals that have
underlying convictions, the withdrawal must be retained for 3 years (as specified above) or for as long as
any underlying convictions are retained, whichever period is longer. Withdrawals which cannot have
underlying convictions (e.g., W72 [(Suspended pending final disposition)] and W00 [(Withdrawal for non-
ACD reasons)]) must also be maintained for a minimum of 3 years.
• See Appendix C for:
o The violations (ACD codes) and their retention periods that are based on the Federal CDL regulations.
o Withdrawal Retention Periods.
o A list of the ACD codes to be used for additional penalties required by the CDL Federal regulations based on
multiple violations within a specified time frame.

3.1.5 Using Specific ACD Codes

The following sections list procedural rules for using the following specific ACD Codes:
• B19 and B27 (Violating out-of-service orders)
• B20-B26 (Driving while license withdrawn, barred, canceled, denied, disqualified, revoked, or suspended) and
W45 withdrawal (driving or operating a CMV while disqualified for previous violations in a CMV)
• B51 (Expired or no non-commercial driver license or permit), B57 (Driving or operating a CMV without a CLP or
CDL in the driver’s possession)

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• B65 (Failed to file medical certification/disability information)

• D02 (Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on application, including required self-certifications, for non-
commercial permit or license) and D30 (Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on application for, including
required self-certifications, for CLP or CDL)
• D31 (Fraud related to the issuance of a CLP or CDL)
• D51 (Failure to make required payment of child support)
• D45, D53, and D56 (Failure to appear/pay/ comply – FTA/FTP/FTC)
• M85 (Texting While Driving)
• S92 and S93 (Speeding)
• U07 – U10, U27, U28, and U31 (Violations resulting in the death of another)
• W00 (Withdrawal for non-ACD reasons)
• W01 (Accumulation of convictions (including point systems and/or being judged a habitual offender or violator)
• W09 (Failure to surrender hazmat endorsement as required by the USA PATRIOT Act)
• W27 (Failure to make an appointment within 30 days of receiving notification that re-testing is necessary [when
fraud is suspected] and W28 (Failure to retest or failure of scheduled test(s) [when fraud is suspected])
• W40 and W41 (Accumulation of multiple convictions for major offenses)
• W70 (Imminent hazard)
• W72 (Suspended pending final disposition)
• W80 and W81 (Failure of or refusal to submit to employer-directed drug test)
• W82 (Failure to surrender license or permit or otherwise comply with jurisdiction requirements)
• A90, A91, A94, A95 and A98 (Administrative per se convictions and withdrawals)
• U11 (Using a CMV in the commission of severe forms of trafficking in persons convictions and withdrawals.)
• A60 and A61 (Underage drinking)

3.1.5.1 Using ACD Codes B19 and B27

The two codes for convictions of violating an out-of-service order are:
• ‘B19’ “Driving or operating a CMV in violation of a driver or vehicle out-of-service order while transporting
hazardous materials as defined in § 383.5, or while driving or operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or
more passengers, including the driver”
• ‘B27’ “Driving or operating a CMV in violation of a driver or vehicle out-of-service order (for violations not
covered by B19)”.
Code B19 is used for violations while driving hazmat CMVs and/or Passenger CMVs (16 or more passengers), and
B27 is used for other types of CMVs.

Note: these codes are not for out-of-service convictions – the code for an out-of-service conviction was retired
because an out-of-service conviction is not related to traffic safety. These codes are for violating an out-of-service
order. For example, if a driver is taken off the road for a missing logbook, the incident is not recorded as a
“conviction” in the driver history. However, if the driver is later cited for driving his hazmat CMV while the out-of-
service order was in effect and later convicted of violating the out-of-service order, the conviction is entered in the
driver history with an ACD code of ‘B19’.

For information on assessing penalties for these types of convictions, see Table 15. Violating Out-of-Service Order
Offenses in Appendix C.

3.1.5.2 Using ACD Codes B20 through B26 and ACD Code W45
Codes B20-B26 are used whenever a driver is convicted of driving while disqualified (withdrawn, suspended, etc.).
In some cases, this will be a conviction of a major commercial offense as defined in Table 1 to 49 CFR §383.51(b)(7) –
“Driving a CMV when, as a result of prior violations committed operating a CMV, the driver's CLP or CDL is revoked,
suspended, or canceled, or the driver is disqualified from operating a CMV.”

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The W45 ACD code is used exclusively for identifying the first withdrawal of a driver convicted of driving a CMV
while suspended for prior violations in a CMV.
If the SOR’s State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA) receives a B20-B26 conviction (either in-state, from its courts, or
out-of-state), the SOR evaluates the driver's record to determine if it's a major conviction (i.e., driver suspended for
previous violations in a CMV) by evaluating the conviction and withdrawal(s) in effect on the citation date of the
B20-B26 conviction:
• The CMV Indicator must be ‘1’ (‘Yes’) – i.e., the offense must have occurred in a CMV
• The driver must have been withdrawn for prior offenses in a CMV.
o If all the underlying convictions were in a CMV, the driver is considered withdrawn ‘for previous violations
in a CMV’ and the appropriate federal penalties apply
o If any of the underlying convictions were in a non-CMV, the driver is not considered withdrawn ‘for previous
violations in a CMV’
• If any of the underlying convictions were for non-moving violations (e.g., D45 [Failure to appear], D53
[Failure to pay], or D56 [Failure to appear, pay, or comply]), the driver is not considered withdrawn ‘for
previous violations in a CMV’
• If there are no other convictions for major violations or W45 withdrawals on the driver’s record, the SOR adds a
W45 withdrawal with the B20-B26 conviction underlying. The W45 must have one, and only one, underlying
conviction which must be B20-B26.
• If there are other convictions for major violations or W45 withdrawals on the driver’s record, the SOR applies
the penalties for multiple convictions of major violations included in Table 1 to 49 CFR §383.51 using the W40
withdrawal code. The underlying convictions are the first conviction and the B20-B26 conviction.
Only the SOR can evaluate the driver’s history to determine if a prior withdrawal is a result of offenses committed in
a CMV. Jurisdictions that are not the SOR cannot determine based on an NDR pointer that the federally mandated
withdrawal is required. Even if the driver has a pointer on NDR from the CDLIS SOR, only the SOR knows if the driver
was suspended at the time of the citation (i.e., the pointer may have been posted after the citation date of the
infraction in the SOW).
Although only the CDLIS SOR can impose the W45 withdrawal, it can be sent as out-of-state withdrawal. This would
only occur if the driver moved to avoid being retested. Jurisdictions that receive a W45 withdrawal in a Report Out-
of-State Withdrawal transaction should contact the SOW (old SOR) to determine the correct course of action.
For examples of how to handle W45 withdrawals, see Appendix F2 Driving a CMV While Disqualified for Previous
Violations in a CMV (on page 97).
Graphically:

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3.1.5.3 Using ACD Codes B51, B57, and B78

ACD code B51 is for “Expired or no non-commercial driver license or permit”. The conviction is not a serious
violation. If the conviction was for a violation in a CMV for not having a CDL (not just an expired license), the B57
(Driving or operating a CMV without a CLP or CDL in the driver’s possession) must be used. The B57 is a serious
violation (see 49 CFR §383.51 Table 2). It does not apply to a driver cited for driving with an expired license.
Since the B51 was erroneously mapped to the serious offense in 49 CFR §383.51(c) (7), there was no ACD code to
cover the offense until implementation of the B57. Any B51 conviction (with a citation date prior to August 1, 2011)
on a driver's record must not be considered 'serious' and must not be used to determine any federal penalty.
Jurisdictions are, of course, permitted to apply their own penalties. If a B51 was used as part of a W30 or W31
withdrawal, the withdrawal(s) should be re-evaluated to determine if the correct penalty was applied. For drivers
withdrawn because of a B51 conviction, the appropriate withdrawal ACD is ‘W01’.

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The B78 [‘Failed to show non-commercial driver license (includes Instruction Permit)’] is intended to be used for
non-commercial drivers. However, if the court convicts a CDL-holder of this offense, it must be posted to the driver’s
record.

3.1.5.4 Using ACD Code B65

Failure to maintain medical certification is not, in and of itself, a disqualifying offense. The commercial status is never
set to ‘NOT’ based solely on the expiration of the medical certificate and/or FMCSA-issued variance. The only
circumstance under which a driver can be disqualified using the B65 is if he/she is caught driving without a valid
medical certificate and/or variance. If the jurisdiction requires a permit or license holder whose medical certification
has expired to surrender his/her credential for a replacement and the driver fails to do so, the W82 (Failure to
surrender license or permit or otherwise comply with jurisdiction requirements) can be used.

3.1.5.5 Using ACD Codes D02 and D30

49 CFR §383.73(j):
Penalties for false information. If a State determines, in its check of an applicant's license
status and record prior to issuing a CLP or CDL, or at any time after the CLP or CDL is
issued, that the applicant has falsified information contained in subpart J of this part, in any
of the certifications required in §383.71(b) or (g), or in any of the documents required to
be submitted by §383.71(h), the State must at a minimum disqualify the person's CLP or
CDL or his/her pending application, or disqualify the person from operating a commercial
motor vehicle for a period of at least 60 consecutive days.
The D02 is used for fraud associated with the application, including required self-certifications, for non-commercial
permits and licenses and the D30 for CLPs and CDLs (e.g., self-certification to type of driving, previous licensing
jurisdictions [for the 10-year history request], etc.). Withdrawals for both these codes may or may not have a
underlying conviction with the same ACD code.
Both these codes are applicable to the application for a permit or license. Any fraudulent activity related to CLPs and
CDLs other than on the application are covered by the D31 (Fraud related to the issuance of a CLP or CDL).

3.1.5.6 Using ACD Code D31

49 CFR §383.73(k) (1):

The State must have policies in effect that result, at a minimum, in the disqualification of
the CLP or CDL of a person who has been convicted of fraud related to the issuance of that
CLP or CDL. The application of a person so convicted who seeks to renew, transfer, or
upgrade the fraudulently obtained CLP or CDL must also, at a minimum, be disqualified.
The State must record any such withdrawal in the person’s driving record. The person
may not reapply for a new CDL for at least 1 year.

The D31 is used for any fraudulent activity related to CLPs and CDLs other than on the application (e.g., cheating on
the knowledge test, bribing an examiner, etc.).
The D31 is used for the conviction and the withdrawal (with the D31 conviction underlying). The withdrawal must
be for at least 1 year.

3.1.5.7 Using ACD Code D51

Although not a safety-related code, the D51 ACD code (Failure to make required payment of child support 42 USC
§666 (a) (16)) is federally-mandated (if jurisdiction law permits). If a jurisdiction takes a withdrawal for a D51
conviction, it is reported with a D51 withdrawal ACD code and may have an underlying D51 conviction ACD code. A
PDPS pointer is not added based on this conviction and/or withdrawal.

3.1.5.8 Using ACD Codes D45, D53, and D56

The codes for a failure to appear, pay, or comply (FTA/FTP/FTC)) are:

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• ‘D45’—“Failure to appear for trial or court appearance”

• ‘D53’—“Failure to make required payment of fine and costs”
• ‘D56’—“Failure to answer a citation, pay fines, penalties and/or costs related to the original violation”
These codes are designed to catch drivers who were not coming to court to avoid the full penalty for the offense for
which they were cited (i.e., when the failure to appear penalty was less severe than the penalty if the driver was
convicted of the cited offense) or were not paying court costs, fines, etc.
For all FTA/FTP/FTC convictions of a CLP/CDL holder for ACD offenses, jurisdictions must comply with the
following rules:
• A failure to appear/pay/comply involving an original ACD violation is a conviction of a failure to
appear/pay/comply and must be reported and recorded with a conviction ACD code of D45, D53, or D56, as
appropriate.
• For in-state drivers, the SOR must add a D45, D53, or D56 conviction to the record and send the D45, D53, or
D56 ACD code (along with the ACD Code of the original offense for which the driver was cited in the detail field)
when replying to a history inquiry.
• For out-of-state drivers, the SOC must notify the SOR of the FTA/FTP/FTC conviction (ACD codes D45, D53, or
D56) via CDLIS or using the sample paper conviction forms (the ACD Detail field must be the ACD code of the
offense for which the driver was cited but failed to appear, pay, or comply). The SOR must act on the
FTA/FTP/FTC conviction as if it was an in-state FTA/FTP/FTC conviction on an in-state driver.
• An SOC must report an FTA/FTP/FTC conviction by one of the following methods:
1. Via CDLIS in the Report Out-of-State Conviction (HA) message or
2. By mail using the FMCSA-approved forms or
3. For communications between NRVC jurisdictions, by mail using either a modified NRVC form that
includes all the data specified for the HA message or an existing NRVC form with a separate attachment
that includes all the data specified for the HA message that are not on the existing NRVC form.
• If the citation date is on or after September 30, 2005, a conviction with a conviction ACD code of D45, D53, or
D56 must have the ACD code of the underlying citation in the ACD Detail field. The SOR is not required to look at
the underlying violation, unless its laws require it. If the citation date on the FTA/FTP/FTC is before September
30, 2005, the FTA/FTP/FTC does not have to contain an ACD code for the underlying citation in the ACD Detail
field. It must be sent in the history as it appears on the jurisdiction’s database.

Note: FTA/FTP/FTC convictions require the ACD code of the underlying citation in the ACD Detail field only if the
driver held a CLP/CDL at the time of the citation [i.e., the CDL Holder indicator is ‘1’ (‘Yes’)]

• The FTA/FTP/FTC is a separate conviction from the underlying citation in a failure to appear or the underlying
conviction in a failure to pay. The conviction for the underlying citation is posted when the court makes the final
determination.
• An SOC must find a way to ascertain the information about the underlying citation for an FTA/FTP/FTC
conviction. If the SOC SDLA does not receive specified information from the court, the SOC SDLA must obtain this
information from the court if the driver holds a CLP/CDL (FMCSA is educating judges through its judicial
outreach program as well as law enforcement personnel through various meetings). If the conviction is mailed, it
must contain all the information required on an electronic transmission via CDLIS, even if the court did not
report the information to the SDLA. For example, if the jurisdiction court does not provide the state-native code
and ACD code for the conviction, the jurisdiction SDLA must determine and provide that information.
• If a jurisdiction issues an FTA for multiple citations and the driver must clear all of the citations as a group, then
the jurisdiction must send one FTA with the ACD code for the most serious citation listed in the ACD detail. If the
driver can clear up the FTAs one at a time (for example the DUI but not the speeding citation) the jurisdiction
must send a notification of an FTA for each underlying citation.
• For a non-ACD citation, an FTA/FTP/FTC conviction is not reported via CDLIS. If a withdrawal is taken as a
result of the FTA/FTP/FTC, it must be reported as a “W00-code” withdrawal.
• FTAs, FTPs, and FTCs are counted as “convictions on record”.

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• If an OOS driver fails to appear/pay/comply, the SOC must ensure the FTA/FTP/FTC is posted as a conviction to
the driver’s DHR, at the SOR. Whether the SOC suspends a driver’s license depends on the SOC’s laws, since
FMCSA does not require OOS withdrawals.
• Because FTA/FTP/FTC are non-moving violations, they cannot occur in a CMV. The CMV indicator for all
FTA/FTP/FTC convictions must be ‘2’.
The following are rules for reporting and recording an FTA/FTP/FTC withdrawal resulting from an FTA/FTP/FTC
conviction.
• For an in-state driver, if the SOR withdraws the driver for the FTA/FTP/FTC conviction resulting from an ACD
citation/conviction, the SOR must record a D45, D53, or D56 withdrawal and the linkage to the D45, D53, or D56
conviction that resulted in the withdrawal. A withdrawal for D45, D53 and D56 requires a conviction of the same
ACD code underlying (e.g., a D45 withdrawal must be linked to a D45 conviction). The SOR must send the
withdrawal and linkage in the history response messages when replying to a history request.
• For an out-of-state driver, if the SOW withdraws the CLP or CDL holder for the FTA/FTP/FTC for at least 60 days
or indefinitely for the FTA/FTP/FTC conviction (ACD codes D45, D53 or D56) resulting from a
citation/conviction that maps to an ACD code, the SOW must send to the SOR the withdrawal (ACD codes D45,
D53 or D56) and linkage to the D45, D53 or D56 conviction that resulted in the withdrawal (the ACD Detail field
must be populated with the ACD code of the violation for which the driver failed to appear/pay/comply). A
withdrawal for D45, D53 and D56 requires a conviction of the same ACD code underlying (e.g., a D45 withdrawal
must be linked to aD45 conviction). The SOR must record the withdrawal and linkage in the driver history and
send the withdrawal and linkage in history response messages when replying to a history request. The SOR
must act on the FTA/FTP/FTC conviction as if it was an in-state FTA/FTP/FTC conviction on an in-state
driver.
• If a jurisdiction does not take a suspension action for an FTA/FTP/FTC, it only needs to report the FTA/FTP/FTC
as a conviction.
• If the SOW must report the withdrawal, the SOW must report the FTA/FTP/FTC withdrawal by one of the
following methods:
1. Via CDLIS in the Report Out-of-State Withdrawal (HW) message or
2. By mail using the FMCSA-approved forms or
3. For communications between NRVC jurisdictions, by mail using either a modified NRVC form that
includes all the data specified for the HW message or an existing NRVC form with a separate attachment
that includes all the data specified for the HW message that are not on the existing NRVC form.
• The underlying citation information in a conviction report is just informational. The SOR is not required to look
at the underlying citation unless its laws require it. Most jurisdictions have a process for dealing with their in-
state FTA/FTP/FTC convictions. Some jurisdictions base their in-state FTA/FTP/FTC withdrawal on an
underlying citation/conviction. If they base their process for FTA/FTP/FTC on an underlying
citation/conviction, then they must do the same for the out-of-state FTA/FTP/FTC. If they do not base their
process for FTA/FTP/FTC on an underlying citation/conviction, then they would not base their process for an
out-of-state FTA/FTP/FTC on an underlying citation/conviction.
• If an FTA/FTP/FTC withdrawal is the result of a non-ACD citation, the SOW is not required to send the
withdrawal, but it may send it as a ‘W00-code’ withdrawal with no underlying convictions. Note that an out-of-
state W00-code withdrawal does not affect the driver’s status.
• For an FTA withdrawal, jurisdictions have two options
o A withdrawal with an ACD Withdrawal Code set to ‘D45’ linked to only one underlying conviction with the
ACD conviction code set to ‘D45’
o A withdrawal with an ACD Withdrawal Code set to ‘D56’ linked to only one underlying conviction with the
ACD conviction code set to ‘D56’
• For an FTP withdrawal, jurisdictions have two options
o A withdrawal with an ACD Withdrawal Code set to ‘D53’ linked to only one underlying conviction with the
ACD conviction code set to ‘D53’.
o A withdrawal with an ACD Withdrawal Code set to ‘D56’ linked to only one underlying conviction with the
ACD conviction code set to ‘D56’
• For an FTC withdrawal, the withdrawal must have an ACD Withdrawal Code set to ‘D56’ linked to only one
underlying conviction with the ACD conviction code set to ‘D56’.

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i. As an example, a jurisdiction cites a driver for driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04, the driver
fails to appear, and the jurisdiction withdraws the driver. The jurisdiction would report a withdrawal with
the withdrawal ACD Code set to ‘D45’ (or ‘D56’) and would report the withdrawal-conviction linkage with
one link from the withdrawal to a conviction with the Conviction ACD Code set to ‘D45’ (or ‘D56’) and the
ACD Detail Field set to ‘A04’ (Driving or operating a CMV under the influence of alcohol with BAC of at least
.04 but not greater than .079).
ii. As another example, a driver is convicted of an out-of-state serious speeding violation (ACD code set to ‘S15’
[Speeding 15 mph or more above regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional)]). The SOC reports the
S15 conviction, and the SOR posts it to the driver’s record. The driver then fails to pay the fine. The SOC must
then send the FTP as a conviction with the Conviction ACD Code set to ‘D53’ (or ‘D56’) and the ACD detail
field set to ‘S15’, and the SOR would record this conviction. If the SOC withdraws the driver based on the
FTP, the SOC/SOW must send a ‘D53’ (or ‘D56’) withdrawal and a link to one underlying ‘D53’ (or ‘D56’)
conviction with the ACD detail field set to ‘S15’. The SOR records the withdrawal and the linkage.
If the SOC does not take an in-state withdrawal for an out-of-state driver who fails to appear, pay, or comply, there is
currently no electronic method to notify the SOR when an out-of-state FTA/ FTP/ FTC has been cleared. The NRVC
form with the FTA/ FTC/ FTP clearance date needs to be sent for the conviction so that the SOR can reinstate driving
privileges in case the SOR issued an in-state withdrawal based on the out-of-state conviction. A sample form for
clearing FTA/FTP/FTC convictions has been developed and approved by FMCSA. See the form in the CDLIS State
Procedures Manual Appendix C, along with the forms for manually reporting convictions and withdrawals.
The following processes should be implemented for clearing FTA/FTP/FTC convictions/withdrawals:
• The SOC/SOW must notify the SOR of the clearance date, as follows:
o If the SOC took an out-of-state withdrawal, the SOC/ SOW:
a. Updates the original withdrawal with the reinstatement date and informs the SOR of the reinstatement.
Refer to the CDLIS SPM section10.1.2 Rules for Negating and Updating a Withdrawal. (Note: SOC/ SOW may
have additional reinstatement requirements that have to be met prior to the withdrawal being cleared).
b. In addition, the SOC/ SOW mails the NRVC form or the equivalent, FMCSA approved form, with the
conviction clearance date so that the SOR can reinstate driving privileges in case the SOR issued an in-state
withdrawal based on the out-of-state conviction.
o If the SOC did not take an out-of-state withdrawal, the SOC mails the NRVC form or the equivalent, FMCSA
approved form, with the clearance date to the SOR so that the SOR can reinstate driving privileges in case
the SOR issued an in-state withdrawal based on the out-of-state conviction.
• When the SOR receives the FTA/FTP/FTC clearance, the SOR must update the associated withdrawal(s) (out-of-
state if sent from the SOW and in-state if issued) with the reinstatement date (Note: SOR may have additional
reinstatement requirements that have to be met prior to the withdrawal being cleared).

3.1.5.9 Using ACD Codes M85 and M86

ACD code M85 (texting while driving or operating a motor vehicle) was added to satisfy the requirements in
FMCSA’s final rule titled ‘Limiting the Use of Wireless Communications Devices’ published on September 27, 2010. It
was effective October 27, 2010 and jurisdictions ‘must come into substantial compliance with the requirements … as
soon as practical, but not later than October 28, 2013’. If a conviction is for an offense in a CMV, it is a serious
violation per Table 2 to 49 CFR §383.51(c) (9). The M85 may be used for convictions in non-CMVs but does not fall
under FMCSA’s regulations in this case. ACD code M86 (violating prohibition on using a hand-held mobile telephone
or other electronic mobile device while driving or operating a motor vehicle) was added to allow the approximately
31 jurisdictions that have laws covering this violation the capability to transmit conviction and withdrawal
information for these violations to other jurisdictions. Jurisdictions that don’t recognize this as a
conviction/withdrawal will only need to post the information and pass it in history responses. The M86 can be used
for convictions in CMVs as well as non-CMVs. With the publication of the final cellular phone rule (Drivers of CMVs:
Restricting the Use of Cellular Phones) on December 2, 2011 [effective January 12, 2012; compliance required by
January 3, 2015], the M86 (violating prohibition on using a hand-held mobile telephone or other electronic mobile
device while driving or operating a motor vehicle) is now a serious traffic violation in Table 2 to 49 CFR §383.51(c) if
the violation occurred in a CMV.

Notes:
‘Driving’ is now defined in the federal regulations as:

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"...operating a commercial motor vehicle, on a highway, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a
traffic control device, or other momentary delays. Driving does not include operating a commercial motor vehicle
when the driver has moved the vehicle to the side of, or off, a highway, as defined in 49 CFR 390.5, and has halted in a
location where the vehicle can safely remain stationary."

3.1.5.10 Using ACD Codes S92 and S93

ACD code S92 requires the posted and actual speed in the detail field, and ACD code S93 requires that the ACD detail
field be blank. These codes must be used to replace the retired codes S11 ("speeding 11-15 over regulated or posted
limit"), S50 ("Speeding in a school zone"), and S61 ("11-20 > Regulated or posted speed limit"). Additionally, any
conviction with an S93 code with full detail must be changed to an S92 code with full detail; any S93 conviction with
partial detail must be changed to blank detail, and any conviction with an ACD code of S92 that does not have full
detail must be changed to an ACD code of S93 with no detail. For any conviction with a retired speeding code (S11,
S50, S61, and S99) the SOR can replace the ACD code with an ACD Code of S92 or S93, as appropriate for the
information in the ACD Detail field, without consulting the SOC.

3.1.5.11 Using ACD Codes U07 through U10, U27, U28, and U31
The following codes are for convictions where the driver caused a fatality:
• ‘U07’ – "Vehicular homicide"
• ‘U08’ – "Vehicular manslaughter"
• ‘U09’ – "Negligent homicide while driving or operating a CMV"
• ‘U10’ – "Causing a fatality through the negligent driving or operation of a CMV"
• ‘U31’ – "Violation resulting in fatal crash"
When the CMV indicator is set to "Yes," the first four codes (U07 – U10) are mapped to FMCSR 383.51(b)(8) "Causing
a fatality through the negligent operation of a CMV, including but not limited to the crimes of motor vehicle
manslaughter, homicide by motor vehicle and negligent homicide." If the CMV indicator is set to “No,” the jurisdiction
may map these codes to whichever state law or regulation that addresses this type of violation.
Since these codes all share the same federal penalty, if a jurisdiction is unable to gather the details to be able to
distinguish between them, U10 is the generic code to use. However, this approach should only be used as a last
resort, because other jurisdictions may have greater penalties for convictions of some of these offenses.
In contrast to the U07-U10 codes, ACD Code U31 ("Violation resulting in fatal crash") is mapped to the Serious
violation "Violates State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control arising in connection with a fatal crash"
where the driver was operating a CMV or the CDL holder was operating a non-CMV. This code is used instead of the
U10 code when the fatality was not caused by negligent operation of a CMV. Note that the ACD Codes U07-U10 have a
more severe minimum penalty, so these codes must be used appropriately.
The following ACD codes may be used by those jurisdictions that recognize feticide as a violation:
• ‘U27’ – "Vehicular Feticide (1st Degree)"
• ‘U28’ – "Vehicular Feticide (2nd Degree)"
Since not all jurisdictions will recognize feticide, the following scenarios are presented:
Two jurisdictions:
A – Recognizes feticide (the killing of a viable but unborn child)
B – Does not recognize feticide
o Driver licensed in jurisdiction A is cited for and convicted of feticide in jurisdiction A; jurisdiction A posts the
conviction (with the ‘U27’ or ‘U28’) and penalizes the driver according to jurisdiction law.

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o Driver licensed in jurisdiction B is cited for and convicted of feticide in jurisdiction A; jurisdiction A posts the
conviction (with the ‘U27’ or ‘U28’) and forwards the conviction to jurisdiction B; jurisdiction B posts the
out-of-state conviction and acts on it as if it occurred in jurisdiction B (not recognized so no action)
A driver (licensed in either jurisdiction A or B) would never be cited for feticide in jurisdiction B.

3.1.5.12 Using ACD Code W00

The withdrawal ACD code W00 was created specifically for situations where a jurisdiction has a withdrawal
resulting from a conviction that does not map to an ACD code. The W00 ACD Code is used only for these types of
withdrawals —it must not be used as a Conviction ACD Code.
• A W00-code withdrawal issued by the SOR is required to be sent in a history message including CDLIS State-to-
State History Request and PDPS State-to-State History Request, just like any other withdrawal, if the data
retention requirements have not been met (see Determining Retention Periods for Convictions and Withdrawals
(on page 14)).
• A driver with an active W00-code withdrawal issued by the licensing jurisdiction must have a license status code
of ‘NOT’. Thus, a driver with an active W00-code withdrawal issued by the licensing jurisdiction must have a
license status code of ‘NOT’ for BOTH the commercial license status and the non-commercial license status. A
prospective SOR cannot issue a CLP or CDL to an applicant who has a ‘NOT’ license status, because 49 CFR
§384.210 expressly prohibits a jurisdiction from issuing a CLP or CDL to a person whose base-license or
commercial privilege is withdrawn by his/her licensing jurisdiction for any reason.
Note: Jurisdictions that withdraw a driver for a non-ACD reason must not put a pointer on NDR for the
withdrawal. However, a jurisdiction that issues a withdrawal of an out-of-state driver for a non-ACD reason may
notify the licensing jurisdiction of the withdrawal (setting the Withdrawal ACD Reason Code =’W00’).”

3.1.5.13 Using ACD Code W01

A jurisdiction must use the ACD Code W01 for a jurisdiction-required withdrawal issued as the result of an
accumulation of convictions for any combination of offenses not listed in Tables 1-4 in 49 CFR §383.51 or in 49 CFR
§383.73(j) (i.e., ACD code D30 [Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on application, including required self-
certifications, for CLP or CDL]) and/or offenses in different tables in 49 CFR §383.51 (see following table). The ACD
Code W01 may also be used for a jurisdiction-required withdrawal that is just for one conviction.

Table 10 -- Examples of Types of Accumulated Convictions that Result in a ‘W01’ Withdrawal

Accumulated Convictions Withdrawal ACD Code Setting
One major offense and one serious offense - based on jurisdiction law W01
Two serious offenses and one RRGC offense - based on jurisdiction law
One RRGC offense and one OOSO offense - based on jurisdiction law
One OOSO offense and three 'non-federal' ACD offense (offense not listed in
Tables in 49 CFR §383.51 or not listed in the ACD Manual category as Major,
Serious, RRGC, OOSO, or Falsify)1
Five "non-federal" ACD offenses (not listed in Tables in 49 CFR §383.51 and not
listed in the ACD Manual category as Major, Serious, RRGC, OOSO, or Falsify)

The W01 withdrawal for the OOSO and three "non-federal" ACD offenses would be in addition to the B27 or B19
1

withdrawal for the OOSO offense.

A jurisdiction must generate a federally required disqualification, even if it generates a non-commercial withdrawal
(e.g., a W01 withdrawal) for the convictions requiring a disqualification that affects both privileges and extends past
the warranted disqualification period. For example, a driver has convictions for two serious and one non-serious
violation in a 2-year period. In accordance with its own laws, the jurisdiction opts to disqualify the driver for the
combination of all three convictions for 90 days. The jurisdiction must post a federal W30 withdrawal for the two
serious convictions for at least 60 days, in accordance with federal regulations. In addition, the jurisdiction must use
a withdrawal ACD code of W01 for a withdrawal with all three underlying convictions.

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3.1.5.14 Using ACD Code W09

When the Transportation Security Administration directs a jurisdiction to 'revoke' a hazmat endorsement (HME)
within 15 days of receipt of the letter, the jurisdiction must order the hazmat endorsement holder to surrender the
physical license for replacement with a new physical license that does not have the HME. The removal of the HME
from a driver’s license is not a withdrawal of driving privileges and need not be reported as such. If the driver is
ordered to exchange the old physical license for a new physical license without the HME and the driver fails to
surrender his/her license, the driver’s license must be withdrawn and reported with the W09 ACD code "Failure to
surrender hazmat endorsement as required by the USA Patriot Act".

3.1.5.15 Using ACD Codes W27 and W28

49 CFR §383.73(k)(2) states:
If a State receives credible information that a CLP- or CDL-holder is suspected, but has not been convicted,
of fraud related to the issuance of his/her CLP or CDL, the State must require the driver to re-take the skills
and/or knowledge tests. Within 30 days of receiving notification from the State that re-testing is necessary, the
affected CLP- or CDL holder must make an appointment or otherwise schedule to take the next available test. If
the CLP- or CDL-holder fails to make an appointment within 30 days, the State must disqualify his/her CLP or
CDL. If the driver fails either the knowledge or skills test or does not take the test, the State must disqualify his/
her CLP or CDL. Once a CLP- or CDL holder’s CLP or CDL has been disqualified, he/she must reapply for a CLP or
CDL under State procedures applicable to all CLP and CDL applicants.
The W27 withdrawal code is used when a driver fails to reschedule within 30 days of being notified of the
requirement. The W28 withdrawal code is used if the driver fails to take or does not pass the rescheduled test.
Neither the W27 nor the W28 may have underlying convictions. Also, the withdrawal eligibility date for both codes
must be ‘INDEF’ since the reapplication procedures for a CLP/CDL are determined by the jurisdiction.
Although only the CDLIS SOR can impose either the W27 or W28 withdrawal, they can be sent as out-of-state
withdrawals. This would only occur if the driver moved to avoid being retested. Jurisdictions that receive a W27
or W28 withdrawal in a Report Out-of-State Withdrawal transaction should contact the SOW (former SOR) to
determine the correct course of action.

3.1.5.16 Using ACD Codes W40 and W41

The W40 ACD code is used for a lifetime suspension for two or more major convictions (eligible for reinstatement in
10 years if the driver complies with special conditions). If a driver is reinstated after serving 10 years of a W40
withdrawal and then receives a major conviction after the reinstatement, he/she must be permanently disqualified
for life with no chance of reinstatement (ACD code = ‘W41’). FMCSA regulations do not address the scenario where a
driver receives another major conviction while a lifetime disqualification is in effect. The text in Table 1 doesn't say:
"for a second or subsequent conviction...before reinstatement". In this case, the jurisdiction ‘starts the clock over
again’ on the possible reinstatement date. For example, if the driver’s clock started on November 5, 2007, the
effective date of the lifetime disqualification, the driver could apply for reinstatement on November 5, 2017. If the
driver gets another citation on October 5, 2010 (for which he/she is convicted) and a second lifetime disqualification
effective on November 5, 2010, the SOR restarts the clock on the effective date of the second lifetime disqualification,
and the driver could apply for reinstatement on November 5, 2020.

Notes:
Reinstatement is not automatic in the case of a lifetime disqualification. In these cases, in accordance with the
jurisdiction’s law, the jurisdiction may provide for reinstatement ONLY if the driver has voluntarily completed an
appropriate rehabilitation program approved by the jurisdiction [see 49 CFR §383.51(a)(6)].
The only types of conviction for a major violation for which a life-time suspension cannot be reinstated are listed in
§383.51(b)(9) and §383.51(b)(10), and the ACD code for these types of conviction are A50 and U11 (“Using the
vehicle in the commission of a felony involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance”
and "Using a CMV in the commission of severe forms of trafficking in persons").
The 'W41' is used exclusively for a conviction of a major offense after reinstatement for a driver disqualified for life.
Even if a jurisdiction will never reinstate after a second conviction for a major offense, it cannot use ‘W41’ except in
the specific case for which the ‘W41’ was created.

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After receiving a lifetime disqualification from a jurisdiction that will not allow reinstatement (even if the driver
‘voluntarily entered and successfully completed an appropriate rehabilitation program approved by the State’), if the
driver moves to another jurisdiction that would allow reinstatement, the SOR in the jurisdiction that issued the
‘W40’ withdrawal must be willing to reinstate the withdrawal or the driver will remain ineligible for another CDL.

3.1.5.17 Using ACD Code W70

The W70 ACD code is used exclusively by FMCSA for an imminent hazard disqualification. Jurisdictions must not
generate a withdrawal with a W70 withdrawal code.

3.1.5.18 Using ACD Code W72

While originally envisioned for use after an alcohol-related traffic stop, the W72 ACD code can be used by all
jurisdictions any time a driver is administratively suspended – not only for alcohol–related withdrawals; there can
be no underlying conviction. The W72 withdrawal must be indefinite (withdrawal eligibility = ‘INDEF’); it cannot be
cleared until the case is prosecuted or the charges are dropped.

3.1.5.19 Using ACD Codes W80 and W81

On June 13, 2008, DOT published an interim final rule (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-13377.pdf
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-13377.pdf) authorizing

...employers to disclose to State commercial driver licensing (CDL) authorities the drug and alcohol violations
of employees who hold CDLs and operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), when a State law requires such
reporting. This rule also permits third party administrators (TPA) to provide the same information to State
CDL licensing authorities where State law requires the TPAs to do so for owner-operator CMV drivers with
CDLs.
The W80 and W81 codes are used by those jurisdictions that have passed legislation requiring the results of
employer-directed drug test be forwarded to the jurisdiction SDLA. Although only the CDLIS SOR can impose either
the W80 or W81 withdrawal, they can be sent as out-of-state withdrawals. This would only occur if the driver moved
in an effort to avoid being retested (drivers may not always be employed in the licensing jurisdiction). Jurisdictions
that receive a W80 or W81 withdrawal in a Report Out-of-State Withdrawal transaction should contact the SOW (old
SOR) to determine the correct course of action.

Note: If a jurisdiction is notified that an out-of-state driver failed or refused a test, the notification to the SOR will not
be sent via CDLIS but through some other means (e.g., mail, telephone, email, etc.). Jurisdictions will have to decide
what to do if a notice is received on one of its drivers from out-of-state.

3.1.5.20 Using ACD Code W82

The W82 is used any time the jurisdiction places requirements on a driver to maintain his/her driving privileges
(e.g., requiring a permit or license holder to surrender his/her credential for a replacement) and the driver fails to do
so. Examples of when this code may be used:
• A CDL holder whose medical certification has expired. The B65 (Failed to file medical certification/disability
information) was thought to be correct in this situation but expiration of the medical certification, in and of
itself, does not result in the withdrawal of a driver’s privileges.
• A CDL holder with a hazmat endorsement who receives an unfavorable threat assessment from TSA. While there
is no federal requirement for a disqualification, the ‘W09’ ACD code (Failure to surrender hazmat endorsement
as required by USA PATRIOT Act) was implemented to allow jurisdictions to withdraw for failure to surrender
the hazmat endorsement. This requires the issue of a new credential without the hazmat endorsement.
In both these cases, if the driver fails to comply with the direction to surrender the credential, the jurisdiction can
withdraw the driver’s privileges to operate a motor vehicle. The withdrawal period depends on jurisdiction statutes.

3.1.5.21 Using ACD Codes A90, A91, A94, A95 and A98

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Admin Per Se convictions and withdrawals (those based solely on an administrative action based on a breath, blood,
or urine test) must be reported with the A90, A91, A94, A95 and A98 codes; A04, A08, A10, and A11 must not be
used for admin per se convictions and withdrawals. Because '9' (Admin Per Se) exists as a valid value for the Driver
License Withdrawal Basis (position 2 of the withdrawal detail composite field), some jurisdictions have used codes
A04, A08, A10, and A11 to report an 'Admin Per Se' withdrawal in the past.
For examples of how to handle admin per se convictions, see Appendix F1 (on page 93).

3.1.5.22 Using ACD Code U11

Not all jurisdictions will be able to take ACD code U11 lifetime disqualification, nor will those jurisdictions be
penalized for not doing so, until appropriate legislation is enacted in their state, or FMCSA’s final rule compliance
date of September 23, 2022.
The following scenarios illustrate the expected behavior of a jurisdiction when receiving an in-state or out-of-state
conviction of a driver for using a CMV in the commission of severe forms of trafficking in persons, before the
appropriate legislation is enacted or FMCSA’s final rule compliance date of September 23, 2022:
a. Jurisdiction A (JurA) – May post ACD code U11 electronically into their system, but cannot take the U11
lifetime withdrawal.
b. Jurisdiction B (JurB) – May post ACD code U11 to the driver’s record manually, but cannot take the U11
lifetime withdrawal.
c. Jurisdiction C (JurC) – May post ACD code U11 electronically or manually into their system, and is able to
take the U11 lifetime withdrawal.

Note: Some states may be able to take advantage of legal mechanisms that allow them to take a withdrawal for certain
offenses retroactively.

1. A driver licensed in JurA is cited for and convicted of human trafficking in JurA
o JurA posts the human trafficking conviction (U11) to the driver's record.
o JurA does not have to take the U11 lifetime withdrawal.
2. Driver licensed in JurB is cited for and convicted of human trafficking in JurA or JurC.
o JurA or JurC reports conviction U11 to JurB.
o JurB returns an error to the state of conviction (JurA or JurC) rejecting the transaction
o JurA or JurC reports conviction U11 by mail to JurB
o JurB posts the reported U11 conviction to the driver’s record manually, but does not have to take the U11
lifetime withdrawal.
3. Driver licensed in JurB is cited for and convicted of human trafficking in JurB.
o JurB posts the ‘Using a CMV in the commission of severe forms of trafficking in persons.’ conviction (U11) to
the driver’s record.
o JurB does not have to take the U11 lifetime withdrawal.
4. Driver licensed in JurC is cited for and convicted of human trafficking in JurC.
o JurC posts the human trafficking conviction (U11) to the driver's record.
o JurC disqualifies the driver for life without reinstatement using the correct U11 withdrawal code.
5. Driver licensed in JurC is cited for and convicted of human trafficking in JurA.
o JurA posts the human trafficking conviction (U11) and reports the U11 conviction to JurC.
o JurC accepts the reported U11 conviction, and posts it to the driver’s record.
o JurC disqualifies the driver for life without reinstatement using the correct U11 withdrawal code.
6. Driver licensed in JurA or JurC is cited for and convicted of human trafficking in JurB.
o JurB reports a U11 conviction to JurA or JurC.
o JurA posts the U11 conviction to the driver’s record, but does not have to take the U11 lifetime withdrawal.
o JurC posts the U11 conviction to the driver’s record, and disqualifies the driver for life without
reinstatement using ACD U11 withdrawal code.

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At any time before the compliance date of FMCSA’s final rule on September 23, 2022, if a jurisdiction gets statutory
authority to take the lifetime suspension without reinstatement, then that jurisdiction must impose that penalty and
nothing less for cases involving an act or practice of severe forms of trafficking in persons in a CMV.
On or after the compliance date of September 23, 2022, all jurisdictions must impose the lifetime suspension without
reinstatement penalty required by FMCSA's final rule.

3.1.5.23 Using ACD Codes A60 and A61

Underage DUI violations must be reported taking into account the following factors:
o Age of the driver
o State laws
o Type of credential: whether the driver holds a commercial learner’s permit (CLP), a commercial driver’s
license (CDL), or a customary driver’s license (DL).
o Type of motor vehicle: whether the driver is driving or operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) or a
non-CMV.
o BAC level of the driver.
o Base for the sanction: whether the conviction or withdrawal was based solely on an administrative action
product of a breath, blood, or urine test (per se) or on a court conviction.

1. ACD codes A60 and A61 may only be used for DUI violations incurred by drivers under 21 years of age.
2. ACD codes A60 and A61 must not be used for DUI violations with a BAC greater than or equal to 0.08 in any case.
3. ACD codes A60 and A61 must not be used for DUI violations with a BAC greater than or equal to 0.04 and less
than 0.08 when the driver holds a commercial driver’s license or permit, or is driving or operating a commercial
motor vehicle.
After considering the above rules,
o ACD code A60 must be used for underage DUI convictions with a BAC level greater than the lowest BAC level
limit established by the jurisdiction but less than 0.04 while driving or operating any type of motor vehicle
and holding any type of credential.
o ACD code A61 must be used for underage administrative per se DUI violations with a BAC level greater than
the lowest BAC level limit established by the jurisdiction but less than 0.04 while driving or operating any
type of motor vehicle and holding any type of credential.
o ACD code A60 must be used for underage DUI convictions with a BAC greater than or equal to 0.04 and less
than 0.08, while driving or operating a non-commercial motor vehicle and holding a non-commercial
driver’s license or permit.
o ACD code A61 must be used for underage administrative per se DUI violations with a BAC greater than or
equal to 0.04 and less than 0.08, while driving or operating a non-commercial motor vehicle and holding a
non-commercial driver’s license or permit.
The above rules are illustrated in the following table:

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3.2 USING ACD CODES IN PDPS

Mandated by the National Driver Register (NDR) Act of 1982, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) created the NDR Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) in the late 1980s. PDPS is a system enabling the
exchange of the motor vehicle driving record of an individual convicted or withdrawn for PDPS-listed offenses
between the jurisdiction that takes adverse action against a driver [State of Record (SOR)] and the jurisdiction
requesting the information [State of Inquiry (SOI)]. Via PDPS, an SOI may also request and obtain whatever history of
a driver is maintained by the requested jurisdiction, regardless of whether the requested jurisdiction has ever
licensed the individual or has ever placed a pointer on PDPS for the driver.

3.3 RECORDING A POINTER ON NDR

According to federal regulations promulgated by the NHTSA, if a jurisdiction convicts or withdraws a driver for
reasons listed in Appendix A of 23 CFR §1327, the jurisdiction must add a pointer on the National Driver Register
(NDR), the pointer database for PDPS (see required offenses in 23 CFR §1327.5). A jurisdiction must not add a
pointer for offenses not listed. When NHTSA adds new codes to its regulations, the new codes will be reflected in this
document.
A jurisdiction that maintains a pointer on NDR is the PDPS SOR for the specific driver record of the
conviction/withdrawal, even if the driver is not licensed by the PDPS SOR. An SOR retains a conviction record for at
least 3 years from the date of the NDR pointer or for as long as the resulting withdrawal is effective, whichever is
longer. NHTSA recommends an SOR retains a minor withdrawal record for 5 years and a major withdrawal for 10
years from the date of the NDR pointer [see 23 CFR §1327.5(c)(2)]. Note that only a subset of Conviction ACD Codes
and Withdrawal ACD Reasons Codes are listed in Appendix A of 23 CFR §1327 (see following table). See Appendix E
for a detailed list of ACD Codes in PDPS and associated rules.

Table 11 -- ACD Codes for Convictions and/or Withdrawals That Require a Pointer on PDPS
Highway Safety Related Major Codes (require the creation of a PDPS pointer)
Conviction or Withdrawal
A04, A08, A10, A11, A12, A20, A21, A22, A23, A24, A25, A26, A31, A33, A35, A41, A50, A90, A94, A98
B01, B02, B03, B04, B05, B06, B07, B08, B14, B19, B20, B21, B22, B23, B24, B25, B26, B27, B41, B51, B56
D02, D07, D16, D27, D29, D72, D78
S95
U07, U08, U09, U10, U31

Withdrawal Only

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S15, S16, S21, S26, S31, S36, S41, S71, S81, S91, S92, S93, S94, S97
U01, U02, U03, U05, U06
W01, W30, W31, W40, W41, W50, W51, W52, W60, W61, W70

Highway-Safety Related Minor Codes (require the creation of a PDPS pointer)

Conviction or Withdrawal
A60, A61
B91
D06
E03
M09, M10, M20, M21, M22, M23, M24, M80, M81, M82, M83, M84

Withdrawal Only
B63
D35, D38, D39, D45, D53, D56, D74, D75
F02, F03, F04, F05, F06
S01, S06, S51
W14, W20

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Appendix A: ACD CODES, DESCRIPTIONS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

Listed below are all the ACD codes used to communicate convictions and withdrawals over AAMVAnet. The list is in
alphabetic order by ACD code and is grouped by category of violations and group of violations. Each ACD code is
followed by its ACD description and abbreviation. The abbreviations are a short form of the description of the ACD
codes. The abbreviations are not sent in any messages, but are used in manual tasks, such as maintaining the
equivalency tables.

A.1 ALCOHOL AND DRUG (CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES) VIOLATIONS

This category includes the codes that begin with an “A”. The codes in this category have been defined to permit
jurisdictions to report convictions for violations of exceeding a specific Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level
(A04, A08, and A10), exceeding a BAC level identified in the conviction detail field (A11), the more general type of
convictions (A12, A20-A26), and other alcohol or drug related convictions (A31-A98).
ACD Code Description Abbreviation
Driving Under the Influence over Specified BAC levels (BAC Group)
A04 Driving or operating a CMV under the influence of alcohol with BAC of at DUI04BACPLI
least .04 but not greater than .079
A08 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol with BAC DUI08BACPLI
at or over .08
A10 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol with BAC DUI10BACPLI
at or over .10
A11 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol with BAC DUIBAC PLI:
at _ _ (detail field required)
A12 Refused to submit to test for alcohol – Implied Consent Law REFUSED TEST
General Driving Under the Influence (DUI Group)
A20 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs DUI ALC/DRUG
A21 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol DUI ALCOHOL*
A22 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs DUI OF DRUGS
A23 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and DUI ALC&DRUG
drugs
A24 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of medication not DUI MEDICATN
intended to intoxicate
A25 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while impaired DRV IMPAIRED

A26 Drinking alcohol while driving or operating a motor vehicle DRNK WH OPER
Possession Offenses (POS Group)
A31 Illegal possession of alcohol POSS ALCOHOL
A33 Illegal possession of drugs (controlled substances) POSSESS DRUG
A35 Possession of open alcohol container while driving or operating a motor OPEN CONTAIN
vehicle
Ignition Interlock Devices (IID Group)
A41 Driver violation of ignition interlock or immobilization device and/or lease NTRLOCK VIOL
agreement
Transporting a Controlled Substance (TCS Group)

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ACD Code Description Abbreviation

A50 Motor vehicle used in the commission of a felony involving manufacturing, VEH:CNTR SUB
distributing, or dispensing a controlled substance
Underage Drinking Group (UDG Group)
A60 Underage convicted of drinking, and driving or operating a motor vehicle UNAGE D*DCOV
over the lowest BAC level limit allowed by the jurisdiction
A61 Underage Administrative Per Se – drinking, and driving or operating a motor UNAGE D*DADM
vehicle over the lowest BAC level limit allowed by the jurisdiction
Administrative Per Se
A90 Administrative Per Se for BAC at or over .10 DUI@10ADMIN*
A91 Administrative Per Se for BAC at _ _ (detail field required) DUI@--ADMIN*
A94 Administrative Per Se for BAC of at least .04 but not greater than .079 while DUI@04ADMIN*
driving or operating a CMV
A95 Administrative Per Se for Drugs APS DRUG
A98 Administrative Per Se for BAC at or over .08 DUI@08ADMIN*

A.2 DUTIES FAILED - REQUIREMENTS NOT MET - IMPROPER BEHAVIOR

This category includes the codes that begin with a 'B' or a 'D'.
ACD Code Description Abbreviation
Hit & Run; Behaviors after Crashes (HRB Group)
B01 Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after crash H&R AFTR ACC
B02 Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after crash – Fatal crash H&R: FAT ACC
B03 Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after crash – Personal injury crash H&R: INJ ACC
B04 Hit and run – failure to stop and render aid after crash – Property damage H&R: PDO ACC
crash
B05 Leaving crash scene before police arrive LVSC AFT ACC
B06 Leaving crash scene before police arrive – Fatal crash LVSC:FAT ACC
B07 Leaving crash scene before police arrive – Personal injury crash LVSC:INJ ACC
B08 Leaving crash scene before police arrive – Property damage crash LVSC:PDO ACC
B14 Failure to reveal identity after fatal or personal injury crash FL RV ID ACC
Driving After Withdrawal (DAW Group)
B19 Driving or operating a CMV in violation of a driver or vehicle out-of-service D W LIC OOSL
order while transporting hazardous materials as defined in §383.5, or while
driving or operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers,
including the driver
B20 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license withdrawn D W LIC WITH
B21 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license barred D W LIC BARR
B22 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license cancelled D W LIC CANC
B23 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license denied D W LIC DENI
B24 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license disqualified D W LIC DISQ
B25 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license revoked D W LIC REVK
B26 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license suspended D W LIC SUSP

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ACD Code Description Abbreviation

B27 Driving or operating a CMV in violation of a driver or vehicle out-of-service D W LIC OOSO
order (for violations not covered by B19)
Driver License/Vehicle Reg. & Title, Miscellaneous Duties (DRM Group)
B41 Possess or provide counterfeit or altered driver license (includes DL, CDL, ALT/CFT DLID
and Instruction Permit) or ID
B51 Expired or no non-commercial driver license or permit EXP/NO DL/ID
B56 Driving or operating a CMV without obtaining a CLP or CDL CMV NO CDL**
B57 Driving or operating a CMV without a CLP or CDL in the driver’s possession CMV NO CDL P
B61 Failed to file crash report FL FILE ACCR
B63 Failed to file future proof of financial responsibility FL FILE FUTP
B64 Failed to file insurance certification FL FILE INSR
B65 Failed to file medical certification/disability information FL FILE MEDC
B78 Failed to show non-commercial driver license (includes Instruction Permit) FL SHOW ID
B91 Driving or operating without the proper class and/or endorsement on IMP CLS/NDOR
commercial or non-commercial permit or license for the specific vehicle
group being operated or driven, or for the passengers or type of cargo being
transported
Misrepresentations (MIS Group)
D02 Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on application, including required MISREP ID DL
self-certifications, for non-commercial permit or license
D06 Misrepresentation of identity or other facts to obtain alcohol MISRP ID ALC
D07 Possess multiple driver licenses (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) MULTIPLE DLS
D10 Manufacture or make false driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction MAKE FAKE DL
Permit)
D16 Show or use improperly – Driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction USE IMP DLID
Permit) while driving or operating a motor vehicle
D27 Violate limited license conditions VIO LTD LICN
D29 Violate restrictions of driver license (includes DL, CDL, and Instruction VIO RESTRICT
Permit)
D30 Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on application, including required MISRP ID CDL
self-certifications, for CLP or CDL
D31 Fraud related to the issuance of a CLP or CDL FR CLP CDL
Financial Responsibility and Insurance Other than Filing (FRI Group)
D35 Failure to comply with financial responsibility law FINANCL RESP
D36 Failure to maintain required liability insurance NO LIABL INS
D37 Failure to pay for damages or make installment payment FTP DAM/INST
D38 Failure to post security or obtain release from liability NO SECUR/REL
D39 Unsatisfied judgment UNSATIS JUDG
Failure to Appear or Pay (FTAP Group)
D45 Failure to appear for trial or court appearance (detail sometimes required) FTA: TRIL/CT
D51 Failure to make required payment of child support FTP: CH SUPT

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ACD Code Description Abbreviation

D53 Failure to make required payment of fine and costs (detail sometimes FTP: FINE***
required)
D56 Failure to answer a citation, pay fines, penalties and/or costs related to the FTA: FOR ORG
original violation (detail sometimes required)
Miscellaneous Duty Failure (MDF Group)
D70 Driver’s view obstructed VIEW OBSTRUC
D72 Inability to control vehicle NO CONTR VEH
D74 Driving or operating a motor vehicle improperly because of drowsiness OPER: DROWSY
D75 Driving or operating a motor vehicle improperly due to physical or mental OPER W DISAB
disability
D78 Perjury about the operation of a motor vehicle PERJURY VEHL

A.3 EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES — REGULATIONS, DEFECTS, AND MISUSE

This category includes the codes that begin with an “E” or an “F”.

ACD Code Description Abbreviation

Equipment Required by Law (RBL Group)
E01 Operating without equipment as required by law OMIT EQUPMNT
E02 Operating without brakes as required by law OMIT BRAKES*
E03 Operating without hazmat safety equipment as required by law OMIT HZM SAF
E04 Operating without hazmat placards/markings as required by law OMIT HZM MRK
E05 Operating without lights as required by law OMIT LIGHTS*
E06 Operating without school bus equipment as required by law OMIT S B EQP
Equipment Prohibited by Law (PBL Group)
E23 Use of radar or laser detector prohibited by law PROH RADAR/L
Failure to Use Equipment (FTU Group)
E50 Failure to use equipment as required NUSE EQUPMNT
E51 Failure to use brakes NUSE BRAKES*
E53 Failure to use hazmat safety devices as required NUSE HZM SAF
E54 Failure to use headlight dimmer as required FT DIM LIGHT
E55 Failure to use lights as required NUSE LIGHTS*
E56 Failure to use school bus safety equipment as required NUSE S B EQP
E57 Failure to use snow tires or chains as required NUSE SNO T/C
Improper Equipment Use (IEU Group)
E70 Equipment used improperly or obstructed MPRP EQUPMNT
E71 Brakes used improperly MPRP BRAKES*
Restraints and Protective Equipment (RPE Group)
F02 Child or youth restraint not used properly as required C/Y NOT USED
F03 Motorcycle safety equipment not used properly as required M/C EQ N USD

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ACD Code Description Abbreviation

F04 Seat belt not used properly as required S B NOT USED
F05 Carrying unsecured passengers in open area of vehicle PASS N OPN V
F06 Improper operation of or riding on a motorcycle IMP OP/RD MC
Stopping, Standing & Parking (SSP Group)
F34 Stopping, standing, or parking: obstructing or impeding traffic with a motor OBSTR TRAFFC
vehicle

A.4 MANEUVERS — ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER

This category includes the codes that begin with an “M” or an “N”.
ACD Code Description Abbreviation
Failure to Obey (FTO Group)
M02 Failure to obey barrier FTO BARRIER*
M03 Failure to obey construction or maintenance zone markers FTO CNST/MNT
M04 Failure to obey flagger FTO FLAGGER*
M05 Failure to obey lane markings or signal FTO LANE MRK
M08 Failure to obey police or peace officer FTO OFFICER*
M09 For all individuals driving or operating a motor vehicle, failure to obey FTO RR RESTR
railroad-highway grade crossing restrictions not specifically noted in other
railroad-highway grade crossing related codes.
M10 For all individuals driving or operating a CMV, failure to obey a traffic control FTO RR GAT/S
device or the directions of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway
grade crossing.
M11 Failure to obey restricted lane FTO RST LANE
M12 Failure to obey safety zone FTO SAF ZONE
M13 Failure to obey school crossing guard FTO SCH XING
M14 Failure to obey sign or traffic control device FTO SIGN/TCD
M15 Failure to obey stop sign FTO STP SIGN
M16 Failure to obey traffic signal or light FTO TRF SGNL
M17 Failure to obey traffic sign FTO TRF SIGN
M18 Failure to obey warning light or flasher FTO WARN LIT
M19 Failure to obey yield sign FTO YLD SIGN
M20 For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are not required to always FTO RR NSLOW
stop, failure to slow down at a railroad-highway grade crossing and check
that tracks are clear of approaching train.
M21 For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are not required to always FTO RR NSTOP
stop, failure to stop before reaching tracks at a railroad-highway grade
crossing when the tracks are not clear.
M22 For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are always required to stop, FTO RR DRIVE
failure to stop as required before driving onto railroad-highway grade
crossing.
M23 For all individuals driving or operating a CMV, failing to have sufficient space FTO RR SPACE
to drive completely through the railroad-highway grade crossing without
stopping.

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ACD Code Description Abbreviation

M24 For all individuals driving or operating a CMV, failing to negotiate a railroad- FTO RR CLRNC
highway grade crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.

M25 Failure to stop – basic rule at unsigned intersection or when entering FAIL TO STOP
roadway from private driveway, alley, etc.
Following Improperly (FOL Group)
M30 Following improperly FOL IMPROPER
M31 Failure to leave sufficient distance for overtaking by other vehicles NSF DIST PAS
M32 Following emergency vehicle unlawfully FOL EMER VEH
M33 Following fire equipment unlawfully FOL FIRE EQU
M34 Following too closely FOL TOO CLOS
Improper Lane or Location (ILL Group)
M40 Improper lane or location IMPROPR LOCA
M41 Failure to keep in proper lane STRAY FRM LN
M42 Improper or erratic (unsafe) lane changes IMPR LANE CH
M43 Ran off road RAN OFF ROAD
M44 Improper lane or location – crossover IMP LOC XOVR
M45 Improper lane or location – crosswalk IMP LOC XWLK
M46 Improper lane or location – entrance/exit ramp or way IMP LOC RAMP
M47 Improper lane or location – in bicycle lane IMP LOC BIKE
M48 Improper lane or location – in occupied lane IMP LOC OCCL
M49 Improper lane or location – in HOV or restricted lane IMP LOC HOVL
M50 Improper lane or location – limited access highway IMP LOC LTAC
M51 Improper lane or location – median IMP LOC MEDN
M55 Improper lane or location – on rail or streetcar tracks IMP LOC TRAK
M56 Improper lane or location – on fire hose IMP LOC FHOS
M57 Improper lane or location – oncoming traffic lane IMP LOC ONCM
M58 Improper lane or location – road shoulder, ditch or sidewalk IMP LOC SHLD
M60 Improper lane or location – slower vehicle lane IMP LOC SLOV
M61 Improper lane or location – straddling center line(s) IMP LOC CNTR
M62 Improper lane or location – traveling in turn (or center) lane IMP LOC TURN

Passing (PAS Group)

M70 Improper passing IMPROPR PASS

M71 Passing in violation of posted sign or pavement marking PAS PST SIGN

M72 Passing in violation of opposite directions restriction PAS OP DIREC

M73 Passing on wrong side PAS WRNG SID

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ACD Code Description Abbreviation

M74 Passing on hill or curve PASS HIL/CRV

M75 Passing school bus displaying warning not to pass PASS SCH BUS

M76 Passing where prohibited PASS WH PROH

M77 Passing with insufficient distance or visibility PAS NSF DIST

Reckless, Careless, or Negligent Driving (RCN Group)
M80 Inattentive/distracted, careless, or negligent driving or operating a motor IN/CAREL/NEG
vehicle
M81 Careless driving or operating a motor vehicle CARELESS DRI
M82 Inattentive/distractive driving or operating a motor vehicle INATTENT DRI
M83 Negligent driving or operating a motor vehicle NEGLIGENT DR
M84 Reckless driving or operating a motor vehicle RECKLESS DRI
M85 Texting while driving or operating a motor vehicle TEXT WH DRIV
M86 Violating prohibition on using a hand-held mobile telephone or other HHMT WH DRIV
electronic mobile device while driving or operating a motor vehicle
Failure to Yield (FTY Group)

N01 Failure to yield right of way (FTY ROW) FT YLD R O W

N02 FTY ROW to animal rider or animal-drawn vehicle FY 2 AN/RIDR

N03 FTY ROW to cyclist FY 2 CYCLIST

N04 FTY ROW to emergency vehicle (i.e., ambulance, fire equipment, police, etc.) FY 2 EMR VEH

N05 FTY ROW to funeral procession, procession or parade FY 2 FUNERAL

N06 FTY ROW to other vehicle FY 2 OTH VEH

N07 FTY ROW to overtaking vehicle FY 2 OVT VEH

N08 FTY ROW to pedestrian (includes handicapped or blind) FY 2 PEDESTR

N09 FTY ROW to school bus FY 2 SCH BUS

N20 FTY ROW at crosswalk FTY ROW@XWLK

N21 FTY ROW at rotary/roundabout/circular intersection FTY ROW@ROTR

N22 FTY ROW at stop sign FTY ROW@STOP

N23 FTY ROW at traffic sign FTY ROW@T SN

N24 FTY ROW at traffic signal FTY ROW@T SG

N25 FTY ROW at unsigned intersection FTY ROW@UNSN

N26 FTY ROW at yield sign FTY ROW@YLDS

N30 FTY ROW when warning displayed on other vehicle FTY ROWWWARN

N31 FTY ROW when turning FTY ROWWTURN

Failure to Signal (FTS Group)

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ACD Code Description Abbreviation

N40 Failure to use or improper signal IMPROPER SIG
N41 Failure to cancel directional signals FT CANC SGNL
N42 Failure to signal intention to pass FTS: PASSING
N43 Failure to signal lane change or turn FTS CHNG/TRN
N44 Giving wrong signal WRONG SIGNAL
Improper Turns (IMT Group)
N50 Improper turn IMPROPR TURN
N51 Improper method of turning IMP TRN METH
N52 Improper position for turning IMP TRN PSTN
N53 Making improper left turn IMP LEFT TRN
N54 Making improper right turn IMP RGHT TRN
N55 Making improper turn around (not U turn) IM TRN ROUND
N56 Making improper U turn IMPROP U TRN
Wrong Way or Side (WWS Group)
N60 Driving wrong way DR WRONG WAY
N61 Driving wrong way at rotary/roundabout/circular intersection WW AT ROTARY
N62 Driving wrong way on divided highway WW ON DIV HW
N63 Driving wrong way on one way street or road WW ON ONEWAY
N70 Driving on wrong side DR WRONG SID
N71 Driving on wrong side of divided highway WS ON DIV HW
N72 Driving on wrong side of undivided street or road WS ON UNDIVD
Miscellaneous Maneuvers (MMV Group)
N80 Coasting (operating with gears disengaged) COASTING ***
N82 Improper backing IMPROP BACKN
N83 Improper start from parked position IMPROP START
N84 Unsafe operation UNSAFE OPERA

A.5 SPEEDING
This category includes the codes that begin with an “S”. Speeding (S**) was made a separate category in order to
provide a set of codes which would enable all jurisdictions to report speeding convictions with the level of detail
which they possess. AAMVA recommends a jurisdiction should report speeding with the regulated or posted speed
limit and actual speed, however, it is recognized that not all jurisdictions have this data available to them and codes
have been provided below in 5 mph and 10 mph ranges with optional use of the conviction detail field to indicate the
regulated or posted speed limit, if known. When available the regulated or posted speed limit and actual speed are
held in the Conviction Offense Detail field.
ACD Code Description Abbreviation

Speeding Excess in miles per hour (SPE Group)

(5-mile range increments)
S01 01-05 > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 01-05
S06 06-10 > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 06-10
S14 11-14 > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 11-14

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ACD Code Description Abbreviation

S15 Speeding 15 mph or more above regulated or posted speed limit (detail SP XS: 15&GR
optional)
S16 16-20 > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 16-20
S21 21-25 > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 21-25
S26 26-30 > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 26-30
S31 31-35 > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 31-35
S36 36-40 > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 36-40
S41 41+ > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS: 41&GR
(10-mile range increments)
S51 01-10 > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) S51 SP XS: 01-10
S71 21-30 > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS
S81 31-40 > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS
S91 41+ > Regulated or posted speed limit (detail optional) SP XS
S92 Speeding – Regulated or posted speed limit and actual speed (detail SPEED DTAIL
required)
Speeding (SPD Group)
S93 Speeding SPEEDING****
S94 Prima Facie speed violation or driving too fast for conditions PRIMA FACIE*
S95 Speed contest (racing) on road open to traffic RACE CONTEST
S96 Speed less than minimum INSUFF SPEED
S97 Operating or driving a motor vehicle at erratic or suddenly changing speeds ERRATC SPEED
S98 Speeding on freeway ("wasting fuel") WASTING FUEL

A.6 UNCLASSIFIED OFFENSES

This category includes codes that begin with a 'U'.
ACD Code Description Abbreviation

Vehicle Use in Prohibited Actions (VUP group)

U01 Fleeing or evading police or roadblock EVADING/FLEE
U02 Resisting arrest while driving or operating a motor vehicle RESIST ARRST
U03 Using a motor vehicle in connection with a felony (not traffic offense) VEH IN FELNY
U04 Using a motor vehicle in connection with a misdemeanor (not traffic VEH IN MSDEM
offense)
U05 Using a motor vehicle to aid and abet a felon AID/ABET FEL
U06 Vehicular assault VEH ASSAULT*
U07 Vehicular homicide VEH HOMICIDE
U08 Vehicular manslaughter V MANSLAUGTR
U09 Negligent homicide while driving or operating a CMV CMV HOMICIDE
U10 Causing a fatality through the negligent driving or operation of a CMV CMV FATALITY
U11 Using a CMV in the commission of severe forms of trafficking in persons. HUMAN TRFFICKING

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ACD Code Description Abbreviation

U21 Illegal operation of emergency vehicle IL OP EMRG V

U27 Vehicular feticide (1st degree) VEH FETIC 1
U28 Vehicular feticide (2nd degree) VEH FETIC 2
Unspecified Violations Causing Crashes (VCA Group)
U31 Violation resulting in fatal crash VIO: FAT ACC

A.7 WITHDRAWALS
This category includes those codes from the other categories when a single conviction results in a withdrawal and
the codes that begin with a 'W'. The codes used in the Withdrawal Category require information besides the ACD
code to fully describe the withdrawal. This information is held in the Withdrawal Type Detail field. A description of
the Withdrawal Type Detail is given, following the ACD codes below.
A number of withdrawals are federally mandated and have minimum disqualification periods. See the Federally
Mandated Disqualifications section of this document for details.
ACD Code Description Abbreviation
Withdrawal Reasons for Specific Convictions (WRS Group)
___ Withdrawal resulting from one designated conviction --
W45 Suspended for driving or operating a CMV while disqualified for previous PR DISQ CMV
violations in a CMV
Withdrawals by Jurisdiction Law (WJL Group)
W00 Withdrawal, Non-ACD violation NON-ACD*****
W01 Accumulation of convictions (including point systems and/or being judged a ACCUM/HABVIO
habitual offender or violator)
W72 Suspended pending final disposition PEND FINAL
W80 Failed employer-directed drug test FAIL DRUG
W81 Refusal to submit to an employer-directed drug test REFUSE DRUG
W82 Failure to surrender license or permit or otherwise comply with jurisdiction FTS LIC/PERM
requirements
Ineligibility Withdrawals (WIW Group)
W09 Failure to surrender hazmat endorsement as required by the USA PATRIOT FTS HME
Act
W13 Parental consent withdrawn PARNT CONSNT

W14 Physical or mental disability PHYS DISABLE

W15 Physicians’ or specialists’ report recommended PHYSICN REPT

W20 Unable to pass DL test(s) or meet qualifications FAILED QUAL*

W27 Failure to make an appointment within 30 days of receiving notification that FAIL RESCHED
re-testing is necessary [when fraud is suspected]
W28 Failure to retest or failure of scheduled test(s) [when fraud is suspected] FAIL TO RTST

Accumulated Federally-Mandated Commercial Violations (WSC Group)

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ACD Code Description Abbreviation

W30 Two convictions for serious violations within three years ACCUM2VIOL**

W31 Three or more convictions for serious violations within three years ACCUM3VIOl**

W40 The accumulation of two or more convictions for major offenses ACCUM2 MAJOR

W41 An additional conviction for a major offense after reinstatement ACCUM+ MAJOR

W50 The accumulation of two convictions for out-of-service order general ACCUM2 OOSO*
violations (violations not covered by W51) within 10 years
W51 The accumulation of two convictions for out-of-service order violations ACCUM2 OOSOL
within 10 years where the second is while operating a vehicle designed to
transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver and/or transporting
hazardous materials as defined in § 383.5
W52 The accumulation of three or more convictions for out-of-service order ACCUM3 OOSO*
violations within 10 years
W60 The accumulation of two convictions for RRGC violations within 3 years. RRGC 2 AVIOL

W61 The accumulation of three or more convictions for RRGC violations within 3 RRGC 3 AVIOL
years.
Imminent Hazard (WIH Group)
W70 Imminent hazard IMINT HAZAR

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Appendix B: ANSI D20 CODE TO ACD CODE TRANSLATIONS

This list provides means to map the old ANSI D20 violation codes to the current ACD codes. The current version of
the ANSI D20 standard adopted the current ACD in 1997. This document includes this section to assist the
jurisdictions that use the old codes. The codes in bold are listed in Appendix A of CFR Title 23 Part 1327.
AC Not new ACD Code FA3 Not new ACD Code RK3 E03 OMIT HZM SAF
AC1 Not new ACD Code RK4 N80 COASTING ***
AC2 Not new ACD Code FE U03 VEH IN FELNY
AC3 Not new ACD Code FE1 U03 VEH IN FELNY RR Not new ACD Code
AC4 Not new ACD Code FE2 U03 VEH IN FELNY RR1 B61 FL FILE ACCR
FE3 U05 AID/ABET FEL RR2 D45 FTA: TRIL/CT
C11 A04 DUI ALC @.04 FE4 U03 VEH IN FELNY RR3 Not new ACD Code
C12 A21 DUI ALCOHOL* FE5 U03 VEH IN FELNY RR4 Not new ACD Code
C13 A12 REFUSED TEST RR5 Not new ACD Code
C14 A22 DUI OF DRUGS FO M30 FOL IMPROPER
C15 B05 LVSC AFT ACC FO1 M34 FOL TOO CLOS RT Not new ACD Code
C16 U03 VEH IN FELNY FO2 M31 NSF DIST PAS RT1 Not new ACD Code
C17 A50 VEH:CNTR SUB FO3 M32 FOL EMER VEH RT2 Not new ACD Code
C18 S15 SP XS: 15&GR RT3 Not new ACD Code
C19 M84 RECKLESS DRI FR D35 FINANCL RESP RT4 Not new ACD Code
C20 M84 RECKLESS DRI FR1 D39 UNSATIS JUDG
C21 M42 IMPR LANE CH FR2 D38 NO SECUR/REL RV W01 ACCUM/HABVIO
C22 M34 FOL TOO CLOS FR3 B63 FL FILE FUTP RV1 W01 ACCUM/HABVIO
C23 U31 VIO: FAT ACC FR4 B63 FL FILE FUTP RV2 W01 ACCUM/HABVIO
C51 A04 DUI ALC @.04 FR5 D36 NO LIABL INS RV3 W01 ACCUM/HABVIO
C52 A21 DUI ALCOHOL* RV4 W01 ACCUM/HABVIO
C53 A12 REFUSED TEST HR B01 H&R AFTR ACC
C54 A22 DUI OF DRUGS HR1 B03 H&R: INJ ACC RW N01 FT YLD R O W
C55 B05 LVSC AFT ACC HR2 Not new ACD Code RW1 N04 FY 2 EMR VEH
C56 U03 VEH IN FELNY HR3 B05 LVSC AFT ACC RW2 N26 FTY ROW@YLDS
C61 A04 DUI ALC @.04 HR4 U01 EVADING/FLEE RW3 N25 FTY ROW@UNSN
C62 A21 DUI ALCOHOL* HR5 U01 EVADING/FLEE RW4 N08 FY 2 PEDESTR
C63 A12 REFUSED TEST HR6 B05 LVSC AFT ACC RW5 N09 FY 2 SCH BUS
C64 A22 DUI OF DRUGS
C65 B05 LVSC AFT ACC HV W01 ACCUM/HABVIO SA A33 POSSESS DRUG
C66 U03 VEH IN FELNY
C70 A50 VEH:CNTR SUB IL M40 IMPROPR LOCA SC Not new ACD Code
C71 Not new ACD Code IL1 M42 IMPR LANE CH SC1 M08 FTO OFFICER*
C80 Not new ACD Code IL2 M41 STRAY FRM LN SC2 M14 FTO SIGN/TCD
C81 Not new ACD Code IL3 M43 RAN OFF ROAD SC3 M02 FTO BARRIER*
C99 Not new ACD Code IL4 M58 IMP LOC SHLD SC4 M18 FTO WARN LIT
CS Not new ACD Code IL5 M46 IMP LOC RAMP SC5 M12 FTO SAF ZONE
LI Not new ACD Code

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DE Not new ACD Code LI1 Not new ACD Code SD Not new ACD Code
DE1 E34 DFCT LIGHTS* LI2 Not new ACD Code SD1 Not new ACD Code
DE2 E31 DFCT BRAKES* LI3 Not new ACD Code SI N40 IMPROPER SIG
DE3 Not new ACD Code SI1 N43 FTS CHNG/TRN
DE4 E37 DFCT TIRES** MR Not new ACD Code SI2 N44 WRONG SIGNAL
MR1 D02 MISREP ID DL SI3 N41 FT CANC SGNL
MR2 B41 ALT/CFT DLID
DI A20 DUI ALC/DRUG MR3 Not new ACD Code SP S93 SPEEDING****
DI1 A20 DUI ALC/DRUG MR4 Not new ACD Code SP1 S95 RACE-CONTEST
DI2 A24 DUI MEDICATN MR5 D02 MISREP ID DL SP2 S94 PRIMA FACIE*
DI3 A12 REFUSED TEST MR6 Not new ACD Code SP3 S93 SPEEDING****
DI4 Not new ACD Code SP4 S96 INSUFF SPEED
DI5 A20 DUI ALC/DRUG MS Not new ACD Code SP5 S97 ERRATC SPEED
DI6 A25 DRV IMPAIRED MS1 N83 IMPROP START SP6 S92 SPEEDING****
DI7 A25 DRV IMPAIRED MS2 N82 IMPROP BACKN
DDS W14 PHYS DISABLE MS3 Not new ACD Code SR Not new ACD Code
DS1 W20 FAILED QUAL* MS4 M56 IMP LOC FHOS
DS2 D75 OPER W DISAB MS5 Not new ACD Code TU N50 IMPROPR TURN
DS3 D74 OPER: DROWSY MS6 N84 UNSAFE OPERA TU1 N54 IMP RGHT TRN
TU2 N53 IMP LEFT TRN
EM E70 MPRP EQUPMNT NRV D45 FTA : TRIL/CT TU3 N50 IMPROPR TURN

EM1 Not new ACD Code

EM2 Not new ACD Code PA M70 IMPROPR PASS VR D29 VIO RESTRICT
EM3 Not new ACD Code PA1 M71 PAS PST SIGN VR1 B25 D W LIC REVK
EM4 Not new ACD Code PA2 M73 PAS WRNG SID VR2 B26 D W LIC SUSP
EM5 E54 FT DIM LIGHT PA3 M77 PAS NSF DIST VR3 B23 D W LIC DENI
EM6 U04 VEH IN MSDEM PA4 M75 PASS SCH BUS VR4 D27 VIO LTD LICN
EM7 Not new ACD Code PA5 N42 FTS: PASSING VR5 B51 EXP/NO DL/ID
PA6 N06 FY 2 OVT VEH VR6 Not new ACD Code
ER Not new ACD Code
ER1 E01 OMIT EQUPMNT PO Not new ACD Code VS Not new ACD Code
ER2 Not new ACD Code PO1 A31 POSS ALCOHOL
WW Not new ACD Code
FA U08 V MANSLAUGTR RK M80 IN/CAREL/NEG WW1 N63 WW ON ONEWAY
FA1 U08 V MANSLAUGTR RK1 M84 RECKLESS DRI WW2 N70 DR WRONG SID
FA2 Not new ACD Code RK2 M82 INATTENT DRI WW3 N61 WW AT ROTARY

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Appendix C: CDL DISQUALIFICATION PERIODS FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES

CONVICTION INDICATORS
According to 49 CFR §383.51, jurisdictions must impose a disqualification on a CLP/CDL holder and persons ‘required
to have a CLP/CDL’ who have been convicted of certain offenses. Evaluation of the following indicators on a conviction
determines if the driver is subject to federal regulations:
• CDL Holder
• CMV
• HAZMAT

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
• If all these indicators are set to ‘2’ (‘No’), the conviction is for a non-CLP/CDL holder in a non-CMV (not subject to
federal regulations)
• If any of the fields are unknown (‘9’) or blank (a value that has never been valid for any of the above-listed
indicators), jurisdiction must investigate prior to declaring that a conviction is a for a non-CLP/CDL holder in a
non-CMV. For convictions with a citation date on or after January 1, 2008, jurisdictions are required to use only '1'
or '2' in these fields (see the CDLIS System Specifications for completed details of the validation timelines).

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C.1 TABLE 12 -- MAJOR OFFENSES

FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description
Code

Major Offenses

1st conviction = 1 yr; if while operating a CMV transporting hazardous materials as defined in § 383.5 = 3 yrs.
2nd conviction = life

Notes:
Disqualification period must be in addition to any other previous period of disqualification (run consecutively) [49 CFR
§383.51(a)(5)])
Applicable for CLP or CDL holder in any type of vehicle and non-CLP/CDL holders operating a CMV - except if the
offense stipulates operation of a CMV only)
For 1st conviction – ACD Code of withdrawal is same as ACD Code of conviction; see W40 and A50 in Withdrawal
section for further details

Exception: A50 and U11 = life for 1st conviction without possibility of reinstatement
Retention Period: 55 years from conviction date
383.51(b)(1) Operating motor vehicle under influence A08 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the
as prescribed by State Law influence of alcohol with BAC at or over .08
A10 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of alcohol with BAC at or over .10
A11 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of alcohol with BAC at __ (detail required)
– where the BAC is ≥ 0.08
A20 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of alcohol or drugs
A21 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of alcohol
A23 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of alcohol and drugs
A90 Administrative per se for BAC at or over .10

A91 Administrative Per Se for BAC at _ _ (detail

required) – where the BAC is ≥ 0.08
A98 Administrative per se for BAC at or over .08

383.51(b)(2) Operating motor vehicle being under the A20 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of controlled substance influence of alcohol or drugs
A22 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of drugs
A23 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of alcohol and drugs
A95 Administrative Per Se for Drugs

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FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description

Code

383.51(b)(3) Operating CMV while having an alcohol A04 Driving or operating a CMV under the influence of
concentration of 0.04 or greater alcohol with BAC of at least .04 but not greater
than .079
A11 Driving or operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of alcohol with BAC at __ (detail field
required)
A91 Administrative Per Se for BAC at _ _ (detail
required) – where the BAC is ≥ 0.04
A94 Administrative Per Se for BAC of at least .04 but not
greater than .079 while driving or operating a CMV
383.51(b)(4) Refusing to take alcohol test as required A12 Refusal to submit to test for alcohol – Implied
by a State of jurisdiction under its Consent Law
Implied consent laws or regulations as
defined in 383.72
383.51(b)(5) Leaving scene of a crash B01 Hit and run-failure to stop and render aid after
crash
B02 Hit and run-failure to stop and render aid after
crash – Fatal crash
B03 Hit and run-failure to stop and render aid after
crash-Personal injury crash
B04 Hit and run-failure to stop and render aid after
crash-Property damage crash
B05 Leaving scene before police arrive

B06 Leaving scene before police arrive– Fatal crash

B07 Leaving scene before police arrive-Personal injury

crash
B08 Leaving scene before police arrive– Property
damage crash
383.51(b)(6) Using vehicle to commit felony (not a U03 Using a motor vehicle in connection with a felony
traffic offense) (not traffic offense)
383.51(b)(7) Driving a CMV when, as a result of prior B20 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license
violations committed operating a CMV, withdrawn (MCSIA)
the driver’s CLP or CDL is revoked, B21 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license
suspended, or canceled, or the driver is barred (MCSIA)
disqualified from operating a CMV
B22 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license
canceled (MCSIA)
B23 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license
denied (MCSIA)
B24 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license
disqualified (MCSIA)
B25 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license
revoked (MCSIA)
B26 Driving or operating a motor vehicle while license
suspended (MCSIA)

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FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description

Code

383.51(b)(8) Causing a fatality through negligent U07 Vehicular homicide

operation of a CMV, including but not
limited to the crimes of motor vehicle U08 Vehicular manslaughter
manslaughter, homicide by motor vehicle
and negligent homicide U09 Negligent homicide while diving or operating a CMV
(MCSIA)
U10 Causing a fatality through the negligent drving or
operation of a CMV (MCSIA)
49 CFR Using the vehicle in the commission of a U11 Using a CMV in the commission of severe forms of
383.51(b)(10 felony involving an act or practice of trafficking in persons.
) severe forms of trafficking in persons, as
defined and described in 22 U.S.C.
7102(11).
383.51(b)(9) Using the vehicle in commission of a A50 Motor vehicle used in commission of a felony
felony involving manufacturing, involving manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing
distributing, or dispensing a controlled a controlled substance
substance

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C.2 TABLE 13 -- SERIOUS OFFENSES

FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description
Code

Serious Offenses

1st conviction = None

2nd conviction w/in 3 yrs.= 60 days
3rd conviction w/in 3 yrs.= 120 days

Notes:
Disqualification period must be in addition to any other previous period of disqualification (run consecutively)[49 CFR
§383.51(a)(5)])
Applicable for CLP or CDL holder in any type of vehicle and non-CLP/CDL holders operating a CMV - except if the
offense stipulates operation of a CMV only

Exception: For a CLP or CDL holder, offenses while operating a non-CMV must result in the revocation, cancellation or
suspension of the CLP/CDL holder’s permit/license or non-CMV driving privileges in state statute)
Retention Period: 4 years from the conviction date or for as long as any resulting withdrawal is retained, whichever is
longer.
383.51(c)(1) Speeding excessively, involving any S15 Speeding 15 mph or more above regulated or
speed of 24.1 Km/h (15 mph) or more posted speed limit
above the regulated or posted speed limit S16 16-20 > Regulated or posted speed limit

S21 21-25 > Regulated or posted speed limit

S26 26-30 > Regulated or posted speed limit

S31 31-35 > Regulated or posted speed limit

S36 36-40 > Regulated or posted speed limit

S41 41+ > Regulated or posted speed limit

S71 21-30 > Regulated or posted speed limit

S81 31-40 > Regulated or posted speed limit

S91 41+ > Regulated or posted speed limit

S92 Speeding (detail required to analyze speed)

383.51(c)(2) Driving recklessly, as defined by State or M84 Reckless driving or operating a motor vehicle
local law or regulation, including but, not
limited to, offenses of driving a motor
vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for
the safety of persons or property
383.51(c)(3) Making improper or erratic traffic lane M42 Improper or erratic (unsafe) lane changes
changes

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FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description

Code

383.51(c)(4) Following the vehicle ahead too closely M34 Following too closely

383.51(c)(5) Violating state or local law relating to U31 Violation resulting in fatal crash
motor vehicle traffic control (other than a
parking violation) arising in connection
with a fatal crash

383.51(c)(6) Driving a CMV without obtaining a CLP or B56 Driving or operating a CMV without obtaining a CLP
CDL or CDL (MCSIA)
383.51(c)(7) Driving a CMV without a CLP or CDL in B57 Driving or operating a CMV without a CLP or CDL in
the driver’s possession the driver’s possession (MCSIA)
B57 replaces the B51 effective August 1, 2011

383.51(c)(8) Driving a CMV without the proper class of B91 Driving or operating without the proper class
CLP or CDL and/or endorsements for the and/or endorsement on commercial or non-
specific vehicle group being operated or commercial permit or license for the specific vehicle
for the passengers or type of cargo being group being operated or driven, or for the
transported passengers or type of cargo being transported
(MCSIA)

Note: ‘Serious’ violation only the offense

occurred while in a CMV.

383.51(c)(9) Violating a State or local law or ordinance M85 Texting While Driving or Operating a Motor Vehicle
on motor vehicle traffic control Effective August 1, 2011 for convictions with a
prohibiting texting while driving a CMV1 citation date on or after October 27, 2010
(depending on jurisdiction laws; compliance
required by October 27, 2013)

Note: ‘Serious’ violation only the offense

occurred while in a CMV.

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FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description

Code

383.51(c)(10) Violating a State or local law or ordinance M86 Violating prohibition on using a hand-held mobile
on motor vehicle traffic control telephone or other electronic mobile device while
restricting or prohibiting the use of a driving or operating a motor vehicle
hand-held mobile telephone while
driving a CMV1
Effective August 1, 2011

Note: ‘Serious’ violation only the offense

occurred while in a CMV and if the citation date is
on or after January 3, 2012 (depending on
jurisdiction laws; compliance required by January 3,
2015)

1Driving, for the purpose of this disqualification, means operating a commercial motor vehicle on a highway,
including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays. Driving
does not include operating a commercial motor vehicle when the driver has moved the vehicle to the side of, or off, a
highway and has halted in a location where the vehicle can safely remain stationary.

C.3 TABLE 14 -- RAILROAD-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING OFFENSES

FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description
Code

Railroad-highway Grade Crossing Offenses

1st conviction = no less than 60 days

2nd conviction w/in 3 yrs.= no less than 120 days
3rd conviction w/in 3 yrs.= no less than 1 yr

Notes:
Disqualification period must be in addition to any other previous period of disqualification (run consecutively)[49 CFR
§383.51(a)(5)]
Only applicable when offense occurred in a CMV

For 1st conviction – ACD Code of withdrawal is same as ACD Code of conviction;
Retention Period: 4 years from the conviction date or for as long as any resulting withdrawal is retained, whichever is
longer.
383.51(d)(1) Not required to always stop, but fails to M20 For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are
slow down and check that tracks are not required to always stop, failure to slow down at
clear of an approaching train a railroad-highway grade crossing and check that
tracks are clear of approaching train

383.51(d)(2) Not required to always stop, but fails to M21 For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are
stop before reaching the crossing, if the not required to always stop, failure to stop before
tracks are not clear reaching tracks at a railroad-highway grade
crossing when the tracks are not clear

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FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description

Code

383.51(d)(3) Always required to stop, but fails to stop M22 For individuals driving or operating a CMV who are
before driving onto the crossing always required to stop, failure to stop as required
before driving onto railroad-highway grade
crossing
383.51(d)(4) Fails to have sufficient space to drive M23 For all individuals driving or operating a CMV,
completely through the crossing without failing to have sufficient space to drive completely
stopping through the railroad-highway grade crossing
without stopping
383.51(d)(5) Fails to obey a traffic control device or M10 For all individuals driving or operating a CMV,
the directions of an enforcement official failure to obey a traffic control device or the
at the crossing directions of an enforcement official at a railroad-
highway grade crossing

383.51(d)(6) Fails to negotiate a crossing because of M24 For all individuals driving or operating a CMV,
insufficient undercarriage clearance failing to negotiate a railroad-highway grade
crossing because of insufficient undercarriage
clearance

C.4 TABLE 15 -- VIOLATING OUT-OF-SERVICE ORDER OFFENSES

FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description
Code

Violating Out-of-Service Orders

1st conviction = no less than 180 days or more than 1 yr

1st conviction w/hazmat or in vehicle designed to transport 16+ passenger = no less than 180 days or more than 2 yrs
2nd conviction w/in 10 yr = no less than 2 yrs.or more than 5 yrs.
2nd conviction w/hazmat or in vehicle designed to transport 16+ passenger = no less than 3 yrs.or more than 5 yrs
3rd conviction w/in 10 yr (no distinction for hazmat or number of passengers) = no less than 3 yrs.or more than 5 yrs

Notes:
Disqualification period must be in addition to any other previous period of disqualification (run consecutively)[49 CFR
§383.51(a)(5)]
(Only applicable when offense occurred in a CMV)

For 1st conviction – ACD Code of withdrawal is same as ACD Code of conviction;
Retention Period: 15 years from the conviction date or for as long as any resulting withdrawal is retained, whichever
is longer.
383.51(e)(1) Violating a driver or vehicle out-of- B27 Driving or operating a CMV in violation of a driver
service order while transporting or vehicle out-of-service order (for violations not
nonhazardous materials covered by B19)

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FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description

Code

383.51(e)(2) Violating a driver or vehicle out-of- B19 Driving or operating a CMV in violation of a driver
service order while transporting or vehicle out-of-service order while transporting
hazardous materials as defined in § 383.5 hazardous materials as defined in §383.5, or while
or while operating a vehicle designed to driving or operating a vehicle designed to transport
transport 16 or more passengers, 16 or more passengers, including the driver
including the driver

C.5 TABLE 16 -- FALSIFY OFFENSES

FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description
Code

Falsify/Fraud Offenses

Each conviction = D30 – no less than 60 days; D31 – no less than 1 year

For each conviction – ACD Code of withdrawal is same as ACD Code of conviction;
Retention Period: 3 years from the conviction date or for as long as any resulting withdrawal is retained, whichever is
longer.
383.73(j) Penalties for false information. If a State D30 Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on
determines, in its check of an applicant’s application, including required self-certifications,
license status and record prior to issuing for CLP or CDL
a CLP or CDL, or at any time after the CLP
or CDL is issued, that the applicant has
falsified information contained in subpart
J of this part, in any of the certifications
required in §383.71(b) or (g), or in any of
the documents required to be submitted
by §383.71(h), the State must at a
minimum disqualify the person’s CLP or
CDL or his/her pending application, or
disqualify the person from operating a
commercial motor vehicle for a period of
at least 60 consecutive days.
383.73(k)(1) The State must have policies in effect that D31 Fraud related to the issuance of a CLP or CDL
result, at a minimum, in the
disqualification of the CLP or CDL of a
person who has been convicted of fraud
related to the issuance of that CLP or
CDL. The application of a person so
convicted who seeks to renew, transfer,
or upgrade the fraudulently obtained CLP
or CDL must also, at a minimum, be
disqualified. The State must record any
such withdrawal in the person’s driving
record. The person may not reapply for a
new CDL for at least 1 year.

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C.6 TABLE 17 -- USA PATRIOT ACT OFFENSES

FMCSR FMCSR Description ACD ACD Description
Code

USA PATRIOT Act Offense

1st conviction = INDEF

2nd conviction = N/A
3rd conviction = N/A

Retention Period: 3 years from the conviction date or for as long as any resulting withdrawal is retained, whichever is
longer.
383.141(c) Disqualification not required – removal W09 Failure to surrender hazmat endorsement as
of hazmat endorsement only. required by USA PATRIOT Act (not a withdrawal of
privilege)

C.7 TABLE 18 -- WITHDRAWAL DISQUALIFICATION PERIODS

FMCSR FMCSR Disqualification Period ACD ACD Code Description FMCSR
Category

Withdrawal Disqualification Periods

Note: disqualification period must be in addition to any other previous period of disqualification (run
consecutively)[49 CFR §383.51(a)(5)]

381.51(b)(9) Lifetime A50 First violation of using a motor vehicle in Major

the commission of a felony involving
manufacturing, distributing, or
dispensing a controlled substance.
(ineligible for reinstatement)
383.73(k)(2) Indefinite; driver must reapply for W27 Failure to make an appointment within Falsify
a CLP or CDL under State 30 days of receiving notification that re-
procedures applicable to all CLP testing is necessary [when fraud is
and CDL applicants suspected]
383.73(k)(2) Indefinite; driver must reapply for W28 Failure to retest or failure of scheduled Falsify
a CLP or CDL under State test(s) [when fraud is suspected]
procedures applicable to all CLP
and CDL applicants
383.51(c) 60 days for second serious offense W30 Two serious violations within three years Serious
w/in 3 yr

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FMCSR FMCSR Disqualification Period ACD ACD Code Description FMCSR

Category

383.51(c) 120 days for third or subsequent W31 Three or more serious violations within Serious
serious offense w/in 3 yr three years
383.51(b)(1) - Lifetime for 2nd major offense W401 The accumulation of two or more major Major
(8) offenses
383.51(b)(1) - Lifetime after reinstatement W412 An additional major offense after Major
(8) reinstatement (ineligible for further
reinstatement)
383.51(b)(7) 1 year minimum W45 Suspended for driving or operating a Major
CMV while disqualified for previous
violations in a CMV

(Used as first withdrawal conviction for

driving a CMV while suspended for
violations in a CMV with only one
underlying conviction which must be
B20-B26)
383.51(e) No less than 2 years or more than W50 The accumulation of two out-of-service OOSO
5 years order general violations (violations not
covered by W51) within 10 years

Note: applies if the 2nd conviction is

a B27

383.51(e) No less than 3 years or more than W51 The accumulation of two out-of-service OOSO
5 years order violations where the second is
within ten years while transporting
hazardous materials as defined in § 383.5
or operating a vehicle designed to
transport 16 or more passengers,
including the driver

Note: applies if the 2nd conviction is

a B19

383.51(e) No less than 3 years or more than W52 The accumulation of three or more out- OOSO
5 years of-service order violations within 10
years
383.51(d) No less than 120 days W60 The accumulation of two RRGC violations RRGC
within 3 years
383.51(d) No less than 1 year W61 The accumulation of three or more RRGC RRGC
violations within 3 years
383.52 Up to 1 year W70 Imminent hazard (MCSIA) IH

1A W40 disqualification is by default a lifetime disqualification. Any driver disqualified because of two or more
convictions for an offense in Groups 1-8 above, who has both voluntarily enrolled in and successfully completed, an
appropriate rehabilitation program that meets the standards of his/her Jurisdiction’s driver licensing agency may
apply to the licensing agency for reinstatement of his/her commercial driver's license. Such applicants shall not be
eligible for reinstatement from the Jurisdiction unless and until he/she has first served a minimum disqualification
period of 10 years. If a reinstated driver is subsequently convicted of another disqualifying offense, as specified
above, he/she must be permanently disqualified for life, and shall be ineligible to again apply for a reduction of the
lifetime disqualification.

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2The 'W41' is used exclusively for a conviction of a major offense after reinstatement for a driver disqualified for life.
Even if a jurisdiction will never reinstate after a second conviction for a major offense, it cannot use ‘W41’ except in
the specific case for which the ‘W41’ was created.

C.8 TABLE 19 -- WITHDRAWAL RETENTION PERIODS

Withdrawal Retention Periods

Retain for the length of time the record of any underlying conviction is retained (specified above) and for a minimum
of 3 years from the effective date, eligibility date, or reinstatement date, whichever is later. Federal regulations require
that jurisdictions be able to tie their withdrawals to the underlying conviction(s) (where the withdrawal effective date
is on or after November 1, 2005), so the same mechanism may be used for determining retention periods of the
withdrawals and will ensure that a new SOR will not impose a second withdrawal on an underlying conviction.
For withdrawals that have underlying convictions, the withdrawal must be retained for 3 years (as specified above) or
for as long as any underlying convictions are retained, whichever period is longer. Withdrawals which cannot have
underlying convictions (e.g., W72 [(Suspended pending final disposition)] and W00 [(Withdrawal for non-ACD
reasons)]) must also be maintained for a minimum of 3 years.

C.9 TABLE 20 -- CODES COVERED BY FMCSA POLICY MEMORANDUM CDL-04-001

Other ACD Codes Not Disqualifying But Pursuant to Memorandum CDL-04-001

(January 16, 2004) Require Licensing State to Take Action Against Licensee for FTA/FTP/FTC as if Offense
Occurred In-state
383.5 Definition of conviction: “…an unvacated forfeiture D45 Failure to appear for trial or court appearance
of bail or collateral deposited to secure the person’s
appearance in court……the payment of a fine or court D53 Failure to make required payment of fine and
cost….….or violation of a condition of release without bail” costs
D56 Failure to answer a citation, pay fines, penalties
and/or costs related to the original violation

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Appendix D: FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND UNIFORM VEHICLE CODE MODEL LAWS

(REMOVED)
Appendix D: Federal Regulations and Uniform Vehicle Code Model Laws has been removed. The Federal Regulations
and Uniform Vehicle Code Model Laws have been added to ACD Codes Used in CDLIS and PDPS with Mappings to
Federal Regulations and Model Laws (on page 57).

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Appendix E: ACD CODES USED IN CDLIS AND PDPS WITH MAPPINGS TO FEDERAL
REGULATIONS AND MODEL LAWS
This section lists the ACD codes used to communicate convictions and withdrawals in CDLIS and PDPS. The codes
that require additional details to fully convey the conviction are identified and a description of the additional details
is included. The ACD codes that require detail are listed in 2.2 CONVICTION OFFENSE DETAIL CODE. Notes have also
been incorporated into this section to assist jurisdictions mapping the ACD codes to their statutes.
Column Headings:
• ACD Code and Description – Three character ACD code and corresponding short explanation of its meaning
• FMCSR Category – Indication of whether the code may map to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSRs). Jurisdictions must look at the CMV and/or CDL-Holder indicators to determine if a conviction maps to
a federal regulation. Values and meaning are:
o 'Major' means the code maps to Table 1, 49 CFR §383.51 (Disqualification for major offenses)
o 'Ser.' means the code maps to Table 2, 49 CFR §383.51 (Disqualification for serious traffic violations)
o 'RRGC' means the code maps to Table 3, 49 CFR §383.51 (Disqualification for railroad-highway grade
crossing offenses)
o 'OOSO' means the code maps to Table 4, 49 CFR §383.51 (Disqualification for violating out-of-service
orders)
o 'Falsify' means the code maps to 49 CFR §383.73(j) (Penalties for false information) or 49 CFR §383.73(k)
(Drivers convicted of fraud related to the testing and issuance of a CLP or CDL)
o 'IH' means the code maps to 49 CFR §383.52 (Disqualification of drivers determined to constitute an
imminent hazard)
o 'Var.' means the withdrawal code maps to the same category as the conviction code
o '--' means code does not map to an FMCSR category
• NDR Reg. Category – The code may require a pointer on the National Driver Register. Values and meaning are:
o MaW – Major Withdrawal
o MaC – Major Conviction
o MaWC – Major Withdrawal or Conviction
o MnrW – Minor Withdrawal
o MnrC – Minor Conviction
o MnrWC – Minor Withdrawal or Conviction
o VAR – withdrawal code maps to the same category as the conviction code
o '--' – code does not map to any NDR category

Note: The definition of ‘Major’ is different between FMCSA and NDR. FMCSA’s major offenses map to Table 1, 49 CFR
§383.51 (Disqualification for Major Offenses); NDR lists major convictions and withdrawals in Appendix A to 23 CFR
§1327.

• Notes – Explanation of usage rules.

• Federal Regulation(s) and Uniform Vehicle Code Model Law(s) – identifies the federal regulations and
model laws that the ACD codes support. Some of the ACD codes shown do not have a matching regulation listed
because they are codes for safety issues or because the Uniform Vehicle Code (UVC) has no comparable rule. The
Federal Regulations and Model Laws referenced below are:
o CFR: Code of Federal Regulation. The regulations referenced are:
• Procedures for Participating in and Receiving Information from the National Driver Register Problem
Driver Pointer System (23 CFR §1327)
• Conditions for Becoming a Participating State (23 CFR §1327.5)
• Abridged Listing of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Violations Exchange
Code, Used by the NDR for Recording Driver License Denials, Withdrawals, and Convictions of Motor
Vehicle-Related Offenses (Appendix A to 23 CFR §1327)

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• COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE STANDARDS; REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES (49 CFR §383)
Disqualification of drivers (49 CFR §383.51)

Penalties (49 CFR §383.53)

State Procedures; Penalties for false information (49 CFR §383.73(j)) or Drivers convicted of fraud related to the testing and issuance of a CLP or CDL (49
CFR §383.73(k))

General; Individual notification (49 CFR §383.141(c))

• Driving Of Commercial Motor Vehicles (49 CFR §392)

Drugs and other substances (49 CFR §392.4)

Alcohol prohibition (49 CFR §392.5)

o UVC: Uniform Vehicle Code – The UVC is a product of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and
Ordinances. The descriptions of the codes are the same as the descriptions of the ACD codes, unless noted
otherwise below.

E.1 CATEGORY: ALCOHOL AND DRUGS (CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES) VIOLATIONS (A CODES)

The codes in this category enable jurisdictions to report convictions for alcohol or drug related violations.

E.1.1 Driving Under the Influence over Specified BAC levels (BAC Group)
The BAC shown in codes A04, A08, and A10 and the BAC in the Conviction ACD Detail Code for code A11 represent
the statutory presumptive level of intoxication, which is equal to or lower than the tested, actual BAC. For example,
in a conviction case where a jurisdiction’s presumptive BAC level is 0.10 and the BAC test indicated an actual BAC of
0.16, the Conviction ACD Code is set to ‘A10’.
ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and
Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
A04 Driving or operating Major MaWC Used when the jurisdiction’s 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a CMV under the presumptive BAC level of 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
influence of alcohol intoxication is between 0.04 and 49 CFR §383.51(b)(3),
with BAC of at least .079. UVC §6-517
.04 but not greater
than .079 Note: Admin Per Se convictions and
withdrawals (those based solely on
an administrative action based on a
breath, blood, or urine test) must be
reported with the A90, A91, A94,
and A98 codes; A04, A08, A10, and
A11 must not be used for admin per
se convictions and withdrawals.

A08 Driving or operating Major MaWC Used when the jurisdiction’s 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle presumptive BAC level of 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
under the influence intoxication is 0.08 or greater. 49 CFR §383.51(b)(1),
of alcohol with BAC UVC §11-902(a)
at or over .08 Note: Admin Per Se convictions and
withdrawals (those based solely on
an administrative action based on a
breath, blood, or urine test) must be
reported with the A90, A91, A94,
and A98 codes; A04, A08, A10, and
A11 must not be used for admin per
se convictions and withdrawals.

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
A10 Driving or operating Major MaWC Used when the jurisdiction’s 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle presumptive BAC level of 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
under the influence intoxication is 0.10 or greater. 49 CFR §383.51(b)(1)
of alcohol with BAC
at or over .10 Note: Admin Per Se convictions and
withdrawals (those based solely on
an administrative action based on a
breath, blood, or urine test) must be
reported with the A90, A91, A94,
and A98 codes; A04, A08, A10, and
A11 must not be used for admin per
se convictions and withdrawals.

A11 Driving or operating Major MaWC Used when the jurisdiction’s 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle presumptive BAC level of 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
under the influence intoxication is not 0.04 or 0.08 or 49 CFR §383.51(b)(1 and
of alcohol with BAC 0.10. 3), UVC §11-902(a) (.08)
at _ _ or (b) (.16)
Note: Admin Per Se convictions and
withdrawals (those based solely on
an administrative action based on a
breath, blood, or urine test) must be
reported with the A90, A91, A94,
and A98 codes; A04, A08, A10, and
A11 must not be used for admin per
se convictions and withdrawals.

A12 Refused to submit to Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,

test for alcohol – 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
Implied Consent Law 49 CFR §383.51(b)(4),
UVC §11-904(d)
See also UVC §6-517
relating to Commercial
Motor vehicle drivers

E.1.2 General Driving Under the Influence (DUI Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
A20 Driving or operating Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
under the influence 49 CFR §383.51(b)(1) and
of alcohol or drugs (2), UVC §11-902(a)

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
A21 Driving or operating Major MaWC Used when a person is convicted of 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle driving under the influence where 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
under the influence no BAC test is used (i.e., observed 49 CFR §383.51(b)(1), ,
of alcohol weaving or other conditions UVC §11-902(a) or (b)
indicating driving under the
influence such as inability to walk
straight line, etc.)
A22 Driving or operating Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
under the influence 49 CFR §383.51(b)(2),
of drugs UVC §11-902(a) 4

A23 Driving or operating Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,

a motor vehicle 49 CFR §383.51(b)(2),
under the influence UVC §11-902
of alcohol and drugs
A24 Driving or operating -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
under the influence UVC §11-902(a) 4. (UVC
of medication not §11-902(g) provides that a
intended to person is legally entitled
intoxicate to use alcohol or any drug
is not a defense.)
A25 Driving or operating -- MaWC Code A25 is not a Major offense, so 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle while when the BAC is known, a more 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A)
impaired specific code must be used (i.e., code
A04 when a BAC at or over .04 is
recorded on a driver operating a
CMV).
A26 Drinking alcohol -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
while driving or 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
operating a motor UVC §11-901
vehicle

E.1.3 Possession Offenses (POS Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
A31 Illegal possession of -- MaWC Use A31 for someone operating a 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
alcohol vehicle. Do not use for someone 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
who is walking or sitting in a parked UVC §11-901
car.
A33 Illegal possession of -- MaWC Do not map possession of drug 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
drugs (controlled paraphernalia to A33, unless 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
substances) possession of drugs and 49 CFR §392.4
paraphernalia are inseparable.

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
A35 Possession of open -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
alcohol container 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
while driving or 49 CFR §392.4, UVC §11-
operating a motor 901
vehicle

E.1.4 Ignition Interlock Devices (IID Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
A41 Driver violation of -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
ignition interlock or 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
immobilization UVC §11-902 allows a
device and/or lease judge to require an alcohol
agreement interlock device

E.1.5 Transporting a Controlled Substance (TCS Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
A50 Motor vehicle used in Major MaWC Code A50 is similar to U03 "Using a 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
the commission of a motor vehicle in connection with a 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
felony involving the felony", however A50 has a more 49 CFR §383.51(b)(9),
manufacturing, serious penalty because it is for a UVC – None; however, UVC
distributing, or drug felony. §6-206 2 mandates
dispensing a revocation for conviction
controlled substance of any felony in the
commission of which a
motor vehicle is used

E.1.6 Underage Drinking Group (UDG Group)

The federal zero tolerance legislation requires enforcement action on all underage individuals who are operating a
motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .02 or greater.
ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and
Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
A60 Underage convicted -- MnrWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
of drinking, and 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
driving or operating UVC §11-905(a)
a motor vehicle over
the lowest BAC level
limit allowed by the
jurisdiction

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
A61 Underage -- MnrWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
Administrative Per Se 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
– drinking, and UVC §11-905(e)
driving or operating
a motor vehicle over
the lowest BAC level
limit allowed by the
jurisdiction

E.1.7 Administrative Per Se

Admin Per Se convictions and withdrawals (those based solely on an administrative action based on a breath, blood,
or urine test) must be reported with the A90, A91, A94, and A98 codes; A04, A08, A10, and A11 must not be used for
admin per se convictions and withdrawals.
Because "9" (Admin Per Se) exists as a valid value for the Driver License Withdrawal Basis (position 2 of the
withdrawal detail composite field), some jurisdictions have used codes A04, A08, A10, and A11 to report an "Admin
Per Se" withdrawal in the past.
ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and
Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
A90 Administrative Per Se Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
for BAC at or over .10 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
49 CFR §383.51(b)(1)
A91 Administrative Per Se Major -- Code A91 is not valid for 49 CFR §383.51(b)(3),
for BAC at _ _ (detail • Convictions with a citation UVC §11-902(a) (.08) or
field required) date before November 8, 2010 (b) (.16)
• Withdrawals with an effective
date before November 8, 2010
A94 Administrative Per Se Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
for BAC of at least .04 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
but not greater than 49 CFR §383.51(b)(3),
.079 while driving or UVC §6-516(c)
operating a CMV
A95 Administrative Per Se Major -- 49 CFR §383.51(b)(2)
for Drugs
A98 Administrative Per Se Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
for BAC at or Over 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(A),
.08 49 CFR §383.51(b)(3),
UVC §11-904

E.2 CATEGORY: DUTIES FAILED – REQUIREMENTS NOT MET – IMPROPER BEHAVIOR (B AND D CODES)
Many groups in this category have a generic code at the beginning of the group. In the event that the detailed
information is not known or not defined as a code, the generic code should be selected, if applicable.

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E.2.1 Hit & Run; Behaviors after Crashes (HRB Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
B01 Hit and run – failure Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
to stop and render 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(C),
aid after crash 49 CFR §383.51(b)(5),
UVC §10-102 (injury or
death)
UVC §10-103 (property
damage only)
B02 Hit and run – failure Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
to stop and render 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(C),
aid after crash – Fatal 49 CFR §383.51(b)(5),
crash UVC §10-102
B03 Hit and run – failure Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
to stop and render 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(C),
aid after crash – 49 CFR §383.51(b)(5),
Personal injury crash UVC §10-102
B04 Hit and run – failure Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
to stop and render 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(C),
aid after crash – 49 CFR §383.51(b)(5),
Property damage UVC §10-102
crash
B05 Leaving crash scene Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
before police arrive 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(C),
49 CFR §383.51(b)(5);
UVC §§ 10-104 and 10-107
B06 Leaving crash scene Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
before police arrive – 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(C),
Fatal crash 49 CFR §383.51(b)(5);
UVC §§ 10-104 and 10-107
B07 Leaving crash scene Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
before police arrive – 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(C),
Personal injury crash 49 CFR §383.51(b)(5);
UVC §§ 10-104 and 10-107
B08 Leaving crash scene Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
before police arrive – 49 CFR §383.51(b)(5);
Property damage UVC §§ 10-104 and 10-107
crash
B14 Failure to reveal -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
identity after fatal or 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(D);
personal injury crash UVC §§ 10-104 and 10-107

E.2.2 Driving After Withdrawal (DAW Group)

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
B19 Driving or operating OOSO MaWC B19 is for convictions for OOSO 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a CMV in violation of violations in a passenger CMV or 49 CFR §383.51(e)(2),
a driver or vehicle hazmat CMV. B27 is for convictions UVC §6-521
out-of-service order for OOSO violations in other CMVs 49 USC §31310
while transporting
hazardous materials
as defined in §383.5,
or while driving or
operating a vehicle
designed to transport
16 or more
passengers, including
the driver
B20 Driving or operating Major* MaWC B20 falls into the FMCSA ‘Major’ 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle while category only under specific 49 CFR §383.51(b)(7), the
license withdrawn circumstances; see section 3.1.5.2. UVC does not has this
Not a major violations for drivers violation as such; it should
that hold a CLP but not a CDL. probably be considered
driving without a license
in violation of UVC §6-101
B21 Driving or operating Major* MaWC B21 falls into the FMCSA ‘Major’ 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle while category only under specific 49 CFR §383.51(b)(7), the
license barred circumstances; see section 3.1.5.2. UVC does not has this
Not a major violations for drivers violation as such; it should
that hold a CLP but not a CDL. probably be considered
driving without a license
in violation of UVC §6-101
B22 Driving or operating Major* MaWC B22 falls into the FMCSA ‘Major’ 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle while category only under specific 49 CFR §383.51(b)(7), the
license canceled circumstances; see section 3.1.5.2. UVC does not has this
Not a major violations for drivers violation as such; it should
that hold a CLP but not a CDL. probably be considered
driving without a license
in violation of UVC §6-101
B23 Driving or operating Major* MaWC B23 falls into the FMCSA ‘Major’ 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle while category only under specific 49 CFR §383.51(b)(7), the
license denied circumstances; see section 3.1.5.2. UVC does not has this
Not a major violations for drivers violation as such; it should
that hold a CLP but not a CDL. probably be considered
driving without a license
in violation of UVC §6-101
B24 Driving or operating Major* MaWC B24 falls into the FMCSA ‘Major’ 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle while category only under specific 49 CFR §383.51(b)(7), the
license disqualified circumstances; see section 3.1.5.2. UVC does not has this
Not a major violations for drivers violation as such; it should
that hold a CLP but not a CDL. probably be considered
driving without a license
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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
B25 Driving or operating Major* MaWC B25 falls into the FMCSA ‘Major’ 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle while category only under specific 49 CFR §383.51(b)(7),
license revoked circumstances; see section 3.1.5.2. UVC §6-303
Not a major violations for drivers
that hold a CLP but not a CDL.
B26 Driving or operating Major* MaWC B26 falls into the FMCSA ‘Major’ 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle while category only under specific 49 CFR §383.51(b)(7),
license suspended circumstances; see section 3.1.5.2. UVC §6-303
Not a major violations for drivers
that hold a CLP but not a CDL.
B27 Driving or operating OOSO MaWC B27 is for convictions for OOSO 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a CMV in violation of violations not covered by B19. 49 CFR §383.51(e)(1),
a driver or vehicle UVC §6-521
out-of-service order
(for violations not
covered by B19)

E.2.3 Driver License/Vehicle Reg. & Title, Miscellaneous Duties (DRM Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
B41 Possess or provide -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
counterfeit or altered 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(D);
driver license UVC §6-301(a)1
(includes DL, CDL,
and Instruction
Permit) or ID
B51 Expired or no driver -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
license (includes DL, UVC §6-101
CDL, and Instruction
Permit)
B56 Driving or operating Ser. MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a CMV without 49 USC §383.51(c)(6);
obtaining a CLP or UVC §6-508
CDL
B57 Driving or operating Ser. -- Not valid for 49 CFR §383.51(c)(7), UVC
a CMV without a CLP • Convictions with a citation §6-508
or CDL in the driver’s date before August 1, 2011
possession
• Withdrawals with an effective
date before August 1, 2011
B61 Failed to file crash -- -- UVC §10-107
report
B63 Failed to file future -- MnrW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
proof of financial UVC §7-304
responsibility

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
B64 Failed to file -- -- UVC §7-102
insurance UVC §6-207(a) 9
certification
B65 Failed to file medical -- -- UVC § 6-110(c)
certification/disabilit
y information
B78 Failed to show non- -- -- Not valid for UVC §6-508
commercial driver • Convictions with a citation
license (includes date before November 9, 2009
Instruction Permit)
• Withdrawals with an effective
date before November 9, 2009
B91 Driving or operating Ser. MnrWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
without the proper 49 CFR §383.51(c)(8), UVC
class and/or §6-101 for DL
endorsement on UVC §6-508 for CDL
commercial or non- UVC §6-508 for CDL
commercial permit Instruction Permit
or license for the
specific vehicle group
being operated or
driven, or for the
passengers or type of
cargo being
transported

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E.2.4 Misrepresentations (MIS Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
D02 Misrepresentation of -- MaWC UVC §6-201
identity or other facts UVC §6-206 4
on application,
including required
self-certifications, for
non-commercial
permit or license
D06 Misrepresentation of -- MnrWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A;
identity or other facts UVC §6-508
to obtain alcohol
D07 Possess multiple -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
driver licenses UVC §6-502 (for CDL)
(includes DL, CDL,
and Instruction
Permit)
D10 Manufacture or make -- -- UVC § 6-301(a)1
false driver license
(includes DL, CDL,
and Instruction
Permit)
D16 Show or use -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
improperly – Driver 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(D),
license (includes DL, UVC §6-301
CDL, and Instruction
Permit) while driving
or operating a motor
vehicle
D27 Violate limited -- MaWC Code D27 pertains to a limited 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
license conditions license (i.e., occupational license, UVC §6-211 Limited
hardship license, work license, etc.) license
D29 Violate restrictions of -- MaWC Code D29 pertains to the regular 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
driver license restrictions on a license (i.e., glasses UVC §6-114(d) for DL
(includes DL, CDL, required, automatic transmission, UVC §6-508 for CDL
and Instruction etc.). UVC §6-510 for CDL
Permit) instruction permit
D30 Misrepresentation of Falsify -- Not valid for 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
identity or other facts • Convictions with a citation 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(D),
on application for, date before July 8, 2011 49 CFR §383.73(j), UVC
including required §6-201
• Withdrawals with an effective
self-certifications, for UVC §6-206 4
date before July 8, 2011
CLP or CDL
D31 Fraud related to the Falsify -- Not valid for 49 CFR §383.73(k)(1),
issuance of a CLP or • Convictions with a citation UVC §6-511(b)
CDL date before July 8, 2011
• Withdrawals with an effective
date before July 8, 2011

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E.2.5 Financial Responsibility and Insurance Other than Filing (FRI Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
D35 Failure to comply -- MnrW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
with financial UVC §7-203 Failure to
responsibility law deposit security-
suspensions
D36 Failure to maintain -- -- UVC §7-101 Vehicles must
required liability be insured
insurance
D37 Failure to pay for -- -- UVC §7-210 Suspension of
damages or make license and registration;
installment payment UVC §7-409 Installment
payment of judgments;
default
D38 Failure to post -- MnrW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A;
security or obtain UVC §7-210 Suspension of
release from liability license and registration;
UVC §7-409 Installment
payment of judgments;
default
D39 Unsatisfied judgment -- MnrW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A;
UVC §7-404 Suspension
for non-payment of
judgments

E.2.6 Failure to Appear or Pay (FTAP Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
D45 Failure to appear for -- MnrW Detail: 'AAA__': For code D45, set 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
trial or court the first three characters of the ACD 49 CFR §383.5 Definition
appearance. Detail Code to the ACD code of the of "Conviction" –also see
underlying citation or conviction FMCSA Policy
offense for which the Driver failed Memorandum CDL-04-
to appear or pay. The final two 001, UVC §16-210 Failure
characters are space filled. For to obey citation
example, if the conviction is D45
'Failure to Appear' and the citation
is 'Driving While Impaired', set the
detail to 'A25__'.
D51 Failure to make -- -- 42 USC §666 (a) 16
required payment of
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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
D53 Failure to make -- MnrW Detail: 'AAA__': For code D53, set 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
required payment of the first three characters of the ACD 49 CFR §383.5 Definition
fine and costs Detail Code to the ACD code of the of "Conviction" –also see
underlying citation or conviction FMCSA Policy
offense for which the Driver failed Memorandum CDL-04-
to appear or pay. The final two 001, UVC §17-102 Inability
characters are space filled. For to pay fine
example, if the conviction is D45
'Failure to Appear' and the citation
is 'Driving While Impaired', set the
detail to 'A25__'.
D56 Failure to answer a -- MnrW Detail: 'AAA__': For code D56, set 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
citation, pay fines, the first three characters of the ACD 49 CFR §383.5 Definition
penalties and/or cost Detail Code to the ACD code of the of "Conviction" –also see
related to the original underlying citation or conviction FMCSA Policy
violation offense for which the Driver failed Memorandum CDL-04-
to appear or pay. The final two 001; UVC §§16-210 and
characters are space filled. For 16-213
example, if the conviction is D45
'Failure to Appear' and the citation
is 'Driving While Impaired', set the
detail to 'A25__'.

E.2.7 Miscellaneous Duty Failure (MDF Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
D70 Driver’s view -- -- UVC §11-1104 Obstruction
obstructed to driver’s view or driving
mechanism
D72 Inability to control -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A;
vehicle UVC §11-102

D74 Driving or operating -- MnrW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A

a motor vehicle
improperly because
of drowsiness
D75 Driving or operating -- MnrW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A;
a motor vehicle UVC §6-114
improperly due to
physical or mental
disability
D78 Perjury about the -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
operation of a motor 23 CFR 1327.5(a)(iii)(D),
vehicle 49 USC 30304 (a)(3)(D);
UVC §6-302

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E.3 EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES – REGULATIONS, DEFECTS, AND MISUSE (E AND F CODES)

Many groups in this category have a generic code at the beginning of the group. In the event that the detailed
information is not known or not defined as a code, the generic code should be selected, if applicable.

E.3.1 Equipment Required by Law (RBL Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
E01 Operating without -- -- UVC §12-101
equipment as
required by law
E02 Operating without -- -- UVC §12-301 Brake
brakes as required by equipment required
law
E03 Operating without -- MnrWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
hazmat safety UVC §12-408
equipment as
required by law
E04 Operating without -- -- UVC §12-408
hazmat
placards/markings as
required by law
E05 Operating without -- -- UVC §12-201
lights as required by
law
E06 Operating without -- -- UVC §12-222
school bus
equipment as
required by law

E.3.2 Defective Equipment (DE Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)

E.3.3 Failure to Use Equipment (FTU Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
E50 Failure to use -- -- UVC §12-101
equipment as
required
E51 Failure to use brakes -- -- UVC §11-1108 (Coasting
prohibited)

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
E53 Failure to use hazmat -- -- UVC §12-408
safety devices as
required
E54 Failure to use -- -- UVC §12-217
headlight dimmer as
required
E55 Failure to use lights -- -- UVC §12-201
as required
E56 Failure to use school -- -- UVC §12-222
bus safety equipment
as required
E57 Failure to use snow -- -- UVC §12-404 allows
tires or chains as chains on any vehicle
required when required for safety
in snow, ice, or similarly
unsafe condition.
E70 Equipment used -- -- UVC §12-101
improperly or
obstructed
E71 Brakes used -- -- UVC §11-1108 (Coasting
improperly prohibited)

E.3.4 Restraints and Protective Equipment (RPE)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
F02 Child or youth -- MnrW Code F02 may be used for 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
restraint not used convictions where specific UVC §12-412
properly as required equipment wasn’t installed, because
if it wasn’t installed, it was also 'not
used properly as required.'
F03 Motorcycle safety -- MnrW Code F03 may be used for 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A;
equipment not used convictions where specific UVC §1306
properly as required equipment wasn’t installed, because
if it wasn’t installed, it was also 'not
used properly as required.'
F04 Seat belt not used -- MnrW Code F04 may be used for 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
properly as required convictions where specific UVC §12-412
equipment wasn’t installed, because
if it wasn’t installed, it was also 'not
used properly as required.'
F05 Carrying unsecured -- MnrW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A;
passengers in open UVC §11-1118
area of vehicle
F06 Improper operation -- MnrW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A;
of or riding on a UVC §11-1302
motorcycle

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E.3.5 Stopping, Standing & Parking (SSP Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
F34 Stopping, standing, -- -- UVC §§11-1001, 1003,
or parking: 1112
obstructing or
impeding traffic with
a motor vehicle

E.3.6 Miscellaneous Equipment Violations (MEV Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)

E.4 CATEGORY: MANEUVERS – ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER (M AND N CODES)

Many groups in this category have a generic code at the beginning of the group. In the event that the detailed
information is not known or not defined as a code, the generic code should be selected, if applicable.

E.4.1 Failure to Obey (FTO Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
M02 Failure to obey -- -- UVC §11-201
barrier
M03 Failure to obey -- -- UVC §11-406
construction or
maintenance zone
markers
M04 Failure to obey -- -- UVC §11-103(a)
flagger
M05 Failure to obey lane -- -- UVC §11-201(a)
markings or signal UVC §11-307(a)(b)
M08 Failure to obey police -- -- UVC §11-103(a)
or peace officer

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
M09 For all individuals -- MnrWC Code M09 is only used for RRGC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
driving or operating offenses that are not federally UVC §11-701 (a)(b)
a motor vehicle, mandated by the ICCTA (see codes UVC §11-702 (a) specific
failure to obey M10 and M20 to M24). vehicles must stop at all
railroad-highway railway crossings
grade crossing 49 CFR §383, 49 CFR §384
restrictions not
specifically noted in
other railroad-
highway grade
crossing related
codes.
M10 For all individuals RRGC MnrWC Codes M10 and M20-M24 are the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
driving or operating RRGC codes mandated by the UVC §11-701(b)
a CMV, failure to obey ICCTA. 49 CFR §383.51(d)(5)
a traffic control *Violations of these codes are
device or the subject to the penalties in the
directions of an federal regulations only if they
enforcement official occur in a CMV.
at a railroad-highway
grade crossing.
M11 Failure to obey -- -- UVC §11-309(c)(d)
restricted lane
M12 Failure to obey safety -- -- UVC §11-201
zone
M13 Failure to obey -- -- UVC §11-103(a)
school crossing guard
M14 Failure to obey sign -- -- UVC §11-201(a)
or traffic control
device
M15 Failure to obey stop -- -- UVC §11-403(b)
sign
M16 Failure to obey traffic -- -- UVC §11-201 (a)
signal or light UVC §11-204 (a)
M17 Failure to obey traffic -- -- UVC §11-201(a)
sign
M18 Failure to obey -- -- UVC §11-201(a)
warning light or UVC §11-204(a)
flasher
M19 Failure to obey yield -- -- UVC §11-403(c)
sign

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
M20 For individuals RRGC* MnrWC Codes M10 and M20-M24 are the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
driving or operating RRGC codes mandated by the 49 CFR §383.51(d)(1)
a CMV who are not ICCTA.
required to always *Violations of these codes are
stop, failure to slow subject to the penalties in the
down at a railroad- federal regulations only if they
highway grade occur in a CMV.
crossing and check
that tracks are clear
of approaching train.
M21 For individuals RRGC* MnrWC Codes M10 and M20-M24 are the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
driving or operating RRGC codes mandated by the 49 CFR §383.51(d)(2),
a CMV who are not ICCTA. UVC §11-701
required to always *Violations of these codes are
stop, failure to stop subject to the penalties in the
before reaching federal regulations only if they
tracks at a railroad- occur in a CMV.
highway grade
crossing when the
tracks are not clear.
M22 For individuals RRGC* MnrWC Codes M10 and M20-M24 are the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
driving or operating RRGC codes mandated by the 49 CFR §383.51(d)(3),
a CMV who are ICCTA. UVC §11-702
always required to *Violations of these codes are
stop, failure to stop subject to the penalties in the
as required before federal regulations only if they
driving onto railroad- occur in a CMV.
highway grade
crossing.
M23 For all individuals RRGC* MnrWC Codes M10 and M20-M24 are the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
driving or operating RRGC codes mandated by the 49 CFR §383.51(d)(4)
a CMV, failing to have ICCTA.
sufficient space to *Violations of these codes are
drive completely subject to the penalties in the
through the railroad- federal regulations only if they
highway grade occur in a CMV.
crossing without
stopping.
M24 For all individuals RRGC* MnrWC Codes M10 and M20-M24 are the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
driving or operating RRGC codes mandated by the 49 CFR §383.51(d)(6)
a CMV, failing to ICCTA.
negotiate a railroad- *Violations of these codes are
highway grade subject to the penalties in the
crossing because of federal regulations only if they
insufficient occur in a CMV.
undercarriage
clearance.

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
M25 Failure to stop – -- -- UVC §11-401(a)
basic rule at UVC §11-404
unsigned intersection
or when entering
roadway from
private driveway,
alley, etc.

E.4.2 Following Improperly (FOL Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
M30 Following -- -- UVC §11-310(a)(b)(c)
improperly
M31 Failure to leave -- -- UVC §11-310(b)(c)
sufficient distance for
overtaking by other
vehicles
M32 Following emergency -- -- UVC §11-405(a)
vehicle unlawfully UVC §11-1109
M33 Following fire -- -- UVC §11-405(a)
equipment UVC §11-1109
unlawfully
M34 Following too closely Ser. -- 49 CFR §383.51(c)(4), UVC
§11-310(a)

E.4.3 Improper Lane or Location (ILL Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
M40 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-309
location UVC §11-311
M41 Failure to keep in -- -- UVC §11-309(a)
proper lane UVC §11-301(b)(c)
M42 Improper or erratic Ser. -- 49 CFR §383.51(c)(3), UVC
(unsafe) lane changes §11-309(a)
UVC §11-909(a) (reckless
driving)
M43 Ran off road -- -- UVC §11-909
M44 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-309
location – crossover
M45 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-309
location – crosswalk

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
M46 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-309
location – UVC §11-312
entrance/exit ramp
or way
M47 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-309(c)
location – in bicycle
lane
M48 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-309(c)(d)
location – in occupied
lane
M49 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-309(c)
location – in HOV or
restricted lane
M50 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-312
location – limited
access highway
M51 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-301
location – median
M55 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-306(a) 2
location – on rail or UVC §11-1404
streetcar tracks
M56 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-1110
location – on fire
hose
M57 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-305
location – oncoming
traffic lane
M58 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-304
location – road
shoulder, ditch or
sidewalk
M60 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-301(b)
location – slower
vehicle lane
M61 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §11-302
location – straddling UVC §11-309(a)
center line(s)
M62 Improper lane or -- -- UVC §§11-309(b) and (c)
location – traveling in
turn (or center) lane

E.4.4 Passing (PAS Group)

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
M70 Improper passing -- -- UVC §11-301
UVC §11-302
UVC §11-303
UVC §11-304(b)
UVC §11-305
UVC §11-1402
UVC §11-1403
M71 Passing in violation -- -- UVC §11-307(a)(b)
of posted sign or
pavement marking
M72 Passing in violation -- -- UVC §11-302
of opposite directions
restriction
M73 Passing on wrong -- -- UVC §11-304(a)(b)
side
M74 Passing on hill or -- -- UVC §11-306(a)
curve
M75 Passing school bus -- -- UVC §11-705(a)
displaying warning
not to pass
M76 Passing where -- -- UVC §11-306(a)
prohibited UVC §11-307(a)(b)
M77 Passing with -- -- UVC §§11-303, 11-305
insufficient distance
or visibility

E.4.5 Reckless, Careless, or Negligent Driving (RCN Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
M80 Inattentive/distracted, -- MnrWC If the conviction involved texting 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
careless, or negligent while driving, the M85 code must UVC §11-909
driving or operating a be used
motor vehicle
M81 Careless driving or -- MnrWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A
operating a motor
vehicle
M82 Inattentive/distracted -- MnrWC If the conviction involved texting 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A
driving or operating a while driving, the M85 code must
motor vehicle be used
M83 Negligent driving or -- MnrWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A
operating a motor
vehicle

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
M84 Reckless driving or Ser. MnrWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
operating a motor 49 CFR §383.51(c)(2), UVC
vehicle §11-909
M85 Texting While Driving or Ser. Not valid for 49 CFR §383.51(c)(9)
Operating a Motor • Convictions with a citation
Vehicle date before October 27, 2010
• Withdrawals with an
effective date before
October 27, 2010
M86 Violating prohibition on Ser. Not valid for 49 CFR §383.51(c)(10)
using a hand-held • Convictions with a citation
mobile telephone or date before August 1, 2011
other electronic mobile
• Withdrawals with an
device while driving or
effective date before August
operating a motor
1, 2011
vehicle
Serious violation if in a CMV for
• Convictions with a citation
date on or after January 3,
2012
• Withdrawals with an
effective date on or after
January 3, 2012

E.4.6 Failure to Yield (FTY Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
N01 Failure to yield right -- -- UVC §11-401
of way (FTY ROW) UVC §11-404
N02 FTY ROW to animal -- -- UVC §11-401
rider or animal- UVC §11-404
drawn vehicle
N03 FTY ROW to cyclist -- -- UVC §11-401
UVC §11-404
N04 FTY ROW to -- -- UVC §11-405
emergency vehicle
(i.e., ambulance, fire
equipment, police,
etc.)
N05 FTY ROW to funeral -- -- UVC §11-1117
procession,
procession or parade
N06 FTY ROW to other -- -- UVC §11-401
vehicle UVC §11-402
UVC §11-404

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
N07 FTY ROW to -- -- UVC §11-303(b)
overtaking vehicle
N08 FTY ROW to -- -- UVC §11-511
pedestrian (includes
handicapped or
blind)
N09 FTY ROW to school -- -- UVC §11-705
bus
N20 FTY ROW at -- -- UVC §11-503
crosswalk
N21 FTY ROW at -- -- UVC §11-308
rotary/roundabout/c
ircular intersection
N22 FTY ROW at stop sign -- -- UVC §11-403
N23 FTY ROW at traffic -- -- UVC §11-403
sign
N24 FTY ROW at traffic -- -- UVC §11-202
signal
N25 FTY ROW at unsigned -- -- UVC §11-401
intersection
N26 FTY ROW at yield -- -- UVC §11-403
sign
N30 FTY ROW when -- -- UVC §11-405
warning displayed on UVC §11-406
other vehicle
N31 FTY ROW when -- -- UVC §11-402
turning

E.4.7 Failure to Signal (FTS Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
N40 Failure to use or -- -- UVC §11-605
improper signal UVC §11-606
N41 Failure to cancel -- -- UVC §11-605
directional signals
N42 Failure to signal -- -- UVC §11-604
intention to pass
N43 Failure to signal lane -- -- UVC §11-604
change or turn
N44 Giving wrong signal -- -- UVC §11-604
UVC §11-605

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E.4.8 Improper Turns (IMT Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
N50 Improper turn -- -- UVC §11-601
N51 Improper method of -- -- UVC §11-601
turning
N52 Improper position -- -- UVC §11-601
for turning
N53 Making improper left -- -- UVC §11-601(b)
turn
N54 Making improper -- -- UVC §11-601(a)
right turn
N55 Making improper -- -- UVC §11-604
turn around (not U
turn)
N56 Making improper U -- -- UVC §11-602
turn

E.4.9 Wrong Way or Side (WWS Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
N60 Driving wrong way -- -- UVC §11-301
N61 Driving wrong way at -- -- UVC §11-308
rotary/roundabout/c
ircular intersection
N62 Driving wrong way -- -- UVC §11-311
on divided highway
N63 Driving wrong way -- -- UVC §11-308
on one way street or
road
N70 Driving on wrong -- -- UVC §11-301
side
N71 Driving on wrong -- -- UVC §11-311
side of divided
highway
N72 Driving on wrong -- -- UVC §11-301
side of undivided
street or road

E.4.10 Miscellaneous Maneuvers (MMV Group)

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Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
N80 Coasting (operating -- -- UVC §11-1108
with gears
disengaged)
N82 Improper backing -- -- UVC §11-603
N83 Improper start from -- -- Not a problem with starting the UVC §11-603
parked position engine but rather the initial
movement of the vehicle (e.g.,
pulling out when there is on-coming
traffic, spinning the wheels, killing
the engine, etc.)
N84 Unsafe operation -- -- UVC Chapter 11

E.5 CATEGORY: SPEEDING (S CODES)

This category provides a set of codes that enable all jurisdictions to report speeding convictions with the level of
detail that they possess. As a "Best Practice" jurisdictions are strongly encouraged to report speeding with the
speed limit and actual speed (Code S92 with speed limit and actual speed in the ACD Detail Code). However, if a
jurisdiction does not have this data available, the jurisdiction has codes below in 5 mph and 10 mph ranges with
optional use of the conviction detail field to indicate the regulated or posted speed limit, if known.

E.5.1 Speeding Excess in miles per hour (SPE Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
S01 01-05 > Regulated or -- MnrW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit UVC §11-803
violated are optional in the first two UVC §11-804
characters of the ACD Detail Code,
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.
S06 06-10 > Regulated or -- MnrW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit UVC §11-803
violated are optional in the first two UVC §11-804
characters of the ACD Detail Code,
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
S14 11-14 > Regulated or -- -- For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit UVC §11-803
violated are optional in the first two UVC §11-804
characters of the ACD Detail Code,
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.
S14 is not valid for
• Convictions with a citation
date before November 9, 2009
• Withdrawals with an effective
date before November 9, 2009
S15 Speeding 15 mph or Ser. MaW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
more above regulated or posted speed limit 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1), UVC
regulated or posted violated are optional in the first two §11-803
speed limit characters of the ACD Detail Code, UVC §11-804
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.
S16 16-20 > Regulated or Ser. MaW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1), UVC
violated are optional in the first two §11-803
characters of the ACD Detail Code, UVC §11-804
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.
S21 21-25 > Regulated or Ser. MaW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1), UVC
violated are optional in the first two §11-803
characters of the ACD Detail Code, UVC §11-804
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
S26 26-30 > Regulated or Ser. MaW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1);
violated are optional in the first two UVC §11-803
characters of the ACD Detail Code, UVC §11-804
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.
S31 31-35 > Regulated or Ser. MaW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1);
violated are optional in the first two UVC §11-803
characters of the ACD Detail Code, UVC §11-804
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.
S36 36-40 > Regulated or Ser. MaW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1) ;
violated are optional in the first two UVC §11-803
characters of the ACD Detail Code, UVC §11-804
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.
S41 41+ > Regulated Ser. MaW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
or posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1);
violated are optional in the first two UVC §11-803
characters of the ACD Detail Code, UVC §11-804
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.
S51 01-10 > Regulated or -- MnrW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1);
violated are optional in the first two UVC §11-803
characters of the ACD Detail Code, UVC §11-804
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
S71 21-30 > Regulated or Ser. MaW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1);
violated are optional in the first two UVC §11-803
characters of the ACD Detail Code, UVC §11-804
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.
S81 31-40 > Regulated or Ser. MaW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1);
violated are optional in the first two UVC §11-803
characters of the ACD Detail Code, UVC §11-804
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.
S91 41+ > Regulated Ser. MaW For code S01, details of the 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
or posted speed limit regulated or posted speed limit 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1);
violated are optional in the first two UVC §11-803
characters of the ACD Detail Code, UVC §11-804
in the format 'LL___'. For example,
if the Regulated or posted speed
limit was 55 mph, the first two
positions have the speed limit and
the last 3 positions are zero filled or
spaces filled '___' '55000' or '55___'.
S92 Speeding – Speed Ser. MaW Detail is required in the format 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
limit and actual or "LLSSS": The Conviction ACD Detail 49 CFR §383.51(c)(1), UVC
speed – Code must indicate the regulated or §11-808 (a)
posted speed limit in the first two
characters and actual speed in the
other three characters—for
example, for a conviction with a
regulated or posted speed limit of
25 mph and a recorded speed of 45,
the ACD Detail Code is "25045".

E.5.2 Speeding (SPD Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
S93 Speeding -- MaW Where no details are available, code 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
S93 should be used. UVC §11-801

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
S94 Prima Facie speed -- MaW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A;
violation or driving UVC §11-801
too fast for
conditions
S95 Speed contest -- MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
(racing) on road UVC §11-809(a) see also
open to traffic UVC §16-202(a)(6)
concerning arrest, UVC
§17-301(7) concerning
suspension of registration
and UVC §6-
207(8)concerning
authorization to suspend
or revoke license
S96 Speed less than -- -- UVC §11-805 (a)
minimum
S97 Operating or driving -- MaW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
a motor vehicle at UVC §11-909 relating to
erratic or suddenly reckless driving, see also
changing speeds UVC §6-207(3) concerning
authorization to suspend
or revoke license and UVC
§16-202(5) concerning
arrest
S98 Speeding on freeway -- --
("wasting fuel")

E.6 CATEGORY; UNCLASSIFIED OFFENSES (U CODES)

E.6.1 Vehicle Use in Prohibited Actions (VUP Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
U01 Fleeing or evading -- MaW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
police or roadblock UVC §11-911(a) see also
UVC §6-207(a)(7)
concerning authorization
to suspend or revoke a
license, UVC §16-
202(a)(7) concerning
arrest and UVC §17-
301(8) concerning
suspension of registration.

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
U02 Resisting arrest while -- MaW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
driving or operating None as such but UVC §11-
a motor vehicle 911(a) could be
considered as resisting
arrest-"Any driver of a
motor vehicle who
willfully fails or refuses to
bring his or her vehicle to
a stop…."
U03 Using a motor vehicle Major MaW U03 should be used for felonies 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
in connection with a other than those covered by A50. 49 CFR §383.51(b)(6),
felony (not traffic None as such but see UVC
offense) §6-206(2) concerning
mandatory revocation of
license and UVC §17-
301(3) concerning
suspension of registration.
U04 Using a motor vehicle -- -- None as such but see UVC
in connection with a §6-206(5) concerning
misdemeanor (not mandatory revocation of
traffic offense) license-"unauthorized use
of a motor vehicle
belonging to another
which act does not amount
to a felony."
U05 Using a motor vehicle -- MaW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
to aid and abet a UVC §4-109 see also UVC
felon §16-101 concerning
parties to a crime
U06 Vehicular assault -- MaW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A
U07 Vehicular homicide Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
49 CFR §383.51(b)(8),
UVC §11-910 see also UVC
§6-206(1) concerning
mandatory revocation of
license, UVC §16-202(1)
concerning arrest and UVC
§17-301(1) concerning
suspension of registration
U08 Vehicular Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
manslaughter 49 CFR §383.51(b)(8)
U09 Negligent homicide Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
while driving or 49 CFR §383.51(b)(8)
operating a CMV
U10 Causing a fatality Major MaWC 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
through the negligent 49 CFR §383.51(b)(8)
driving or operation
of a CMV

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
U11 Using a CMV in the Major 49 CFR 383.51(b)(10)
commission of severe
forms of trafficking in
persons.
U21 Illegal operation of -- -- UVC §6-101 (a)
emergency vehicle
U27 Vehicular Feticide -- -- Not valid for UVC §11-910 (homicide by
(1st degree) • Convictions with a citation vehicle)
date before November 9,
2009
• Withdrawals with an effective
date before November 9, 2009
U28 Vehicular Feticide -- -- Not valid for UVC §11-910 (homicide by
(2nd degree) • Convictions with a citation vehicle)
date before November 9,
2009
• Withdrawals with an effective
date before November 9, 2009

E.6.2 Unspecified Violations Causing Crashes (VCA Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
U31 Violation resulting in Ser. MaWC 49 CFR §383.51(c)(5); 23
fatal crash CFR 1327 Appendix A

E.7 CATEGORY: WITHDRAWALS (A CODES TO W CODES)

The codes used in the Withdrawal Category require the Withdrawal Type Detail Composite Field besides the
Withdrawal ACD Reason Code to fully describe the withdrawal. See the section "Withdrawal Type ACD Detail
Composite Field" for description of the field.
Federally required withdrawals have minimum disqualification periods. See the Federally Mandated
Disqualifications section of this document for details.
A withdrawal is retained for 3 years or for as long as the underlying convictions are retained, whichever period is
longer—see Section 3.1.5 for rules.

E.7.1 Withdrawal Reasons for Specific Convictions (WRS Group)

This group is for a withdrawal resulting from one underlying conviction.
Use the ACD code of the conviction that resulted in withdrawal for the "Withdrawal resulting from one designated
conviction". This code allows the conviction code described in the prior categories to be used when a single
conviction results in the withdrawal.

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The term conviction in this sense incorporates codes which may or may not represent a conviction, such as B61 –
Failed to file crash report, D36 – Failure to maintain required liability insurance, D53 – Failure to make required
payment of fine and costs, etc. This list is not all-inclusive and numerous other codes could also be included as
examples.
ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and
Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
Withdrawal ACD Var. VAR If a federally required withdrawal is
Reason Code = based on a single underlying
Conviction Offense conviction, the Withdrawal ACD
ACD code of Reason Code must be set equal to
underlying the Conviction ACD Code of the
conviction underlying conviction. If a
withdrawal that is not federally
required is based on a single
underlying conviction, the
Withdrawal ACD Reason Code must
be set either to the Conviction ACD
Code of the underlying conviction or
to ‘W01’.
Withdrawal retained (1) for as long
as underlying conviction retained
(3-55 years) and (2) for at least
three years from withdrawal
effective date—see section 3.1.5 for
rules. The category of the
withdrawal may be "--", "Major",
"OOSO", "Falsify", or "RRGC",
depending on the category of the
underlying conviction.
W45 Suspended for Major -- The W45 ACD code is used 49 CFR 383.51(b)(7)
driving or operating exclusively for identifying
a CMV while withdrawals of drivers convicted of
disqualified for offenses in a CMV while suspended
previous violations in in the SOR for prior violations in a
a CMV CMV.
Not valid for withdrawals with an
effective date before November 9,
2008

E.7.2 Withdrawal Reasons for Specific Convictions (WRS Group)

This group is for a withdrawal required by jurisdiction law and resulting from one or more convictions.

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
W00 Withdrawal, Non- -- -- Code W00 provides a method for a
ACD violation (A jurisdiction to indicate a withdrawal
withdrawal issued by resulting from a conviction for
the State of Record which there is no ACD code (i.e., a
for a single withdrawal resulting from a
conviction which is conviction that is not traffic-safety
neither traffic safety related and not federally mandated,
related, driver- such as "Failure to pay library fines"
control related, or or "Gas pump piracy").
federally mandated)
W01 Accumulation of -- MaW Code W01 is used only for 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
convictions withdrawals that are not federally UVC §6-207(b) concerning
(including point required. authority to suspend or
systems and/or being The W01 withdrawal usually is the revoke license
judged a habitual result of multiple convictions, which
offender or violator) may include convictions from more
or withdrawal for than one FMCSR category. For
single conviction, in federally required withdrawals
accordance with resulting from multiple convictions
jurisdiction’s law in the same FMCSR category, codes
W30 to W61 must be used.
When W01 is used, the Withdrawal
Reason Detail field is used to
provide the details.
W72 Suspended pending -- -- Code W72 is used by all
final disposition jurisdictions any time a driver is
administratively suspended – not
only for alcohol violations
Not valid for withdrawals with an
effective date before November 9,
2008.
W80 Failed employer- -- -- Code W80 is used by those 49 CFR §§382.101 –
directed drug test jurisdictions that have passed 382.501
legislation requiring the results of
employer-directed drug test be
forwarded to the jurisdiction SDLA.
Not valid for withdrawals with an
effective date before November 9,
2009.
W81 Refusal to submit to -- -- Code W81 is used by those 49 CFR §§382.101 –
an employer-directed jurisdictions that have passed 382.301
drug test legislation requiring the results of
employer-directed drug test be
forwarded to the jurisdiction SDLA.
Not valid for withdrawals with an
effective date before November 9,
2009.

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
W82 Failure to surrender -- -- W82 is used any time the
license or permit or jurisdiction places requirements on
otherwise comply a driver to maintain his/her driving
with jurisdiction privileges (e.g., requiring a permit
requirements or license holder to surrender
his/her credential for a
replacement) and the driver fails to
do so
Not valid for withdrawals with an
effective date before September 1,
2013

E.7.3 Ineligibility Withdrawals (WIW Group)

The following codes provide for withdrawals that do not relate to a defined conviction code, or administrative action.
ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and
Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
W09 Failure to surrender -- -- Used if a driver is no longer eligible 49 CFR part 1572, 49 CFR
hazmat endorsement for a hazmat endorsement and has §383.141(c)
as required by the not surrendered his/her license and
USA PATRIOT Act been issued a new license without
the hazmat endorsement.
W13 Parental consent -- -- Codes W13 to W20 provide for UVC §6-109
withdrawn withdrawals that do not relate to a
W14 Physical or mental -- MnrW defined conviction code, or 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
disability administrative action. UVC §6-103(b)(4)(6)
persons not to be licensed
W15 Physicians’ or -- -- UVC §6-120 (a)(b)(c)
specialists’ report reports by physicians and
recommended vision specialists
W20 Unable to pass DL -- MnrW 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
test(s) or meet UVC §6-103(b)(5) persons
qualifications not to be licensed
W27 Failure to make an Falsify -- Not valid for withdrawals with an 49 CFR §383.73(k)(2)
appointment within effective date before July 8, 2011
30 days of receiving
notification that re-
testing is necessary
[when fraud is
suspected]

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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
W28 Failure to retest or Falsify -- Not valid for withdrawals with an 49 CFR §383.73(k)(2)
failure of scheduled effective date before July 8, 2011
test(s) [when fraud is Applies to the specific case where
suspected] the driver is suspected of CLP/CDL
fraud, schedules a test within the
requisite 30 days, and either doesn’t
retest or fails the re-administered
test.
In cases where fraud is not
suspected (or for a non-commercial
driver) and the driver fails a test,
the ‘W20’ (Unable to pass DL test(s)
or meet qualifications) could be
used.

E.7.4 Accumulated Federally Mandated Commercial Violations (WAV Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
W30 Two convictions for Ser. MaW Code W30 is only used for federally 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
serious violations mandated disqualifications UVC §6-514(e)
within three years resulting from multiple serious 49 CFR §383.51(c)
commercial violations.
W31 Three or more Ser. MaW Code W31 is only used for federally 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
convictions for mandated disqualifications UVC §6-514(e)
serious violations resulting from multiple serious 49 CFR §383.51(c)
within three years commercial violations.
W40 The accumulation of Major MaW Code W40 is only used for federally 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
two or more mandated disqualifications 49 CFR §383.51(b), UVC
convictions for major resulting from multiple major §6-514(b)
offenses. commercial violations.
W41 An additional Major MaW Code W41 is only used for federally 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
conviction for a mandated disqualifications 49 CFR §383.51(b)
major offense after resulting from multiple major
reinstatement. commercial violations.
W50 The accumulation of OOSO MaW Code W50 is only used for federally 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
two convictions for mandated disqualifications 49 CFR §383.51(e), UVC
out-of-service order resulting from multiple OOSO §6-514(f)(2)
general violations violations (codes B19 and B27).
(violations not
covered by W51)
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ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
W51 The accumulation of OOSO MaW Code W51 is only used for federally 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
two convictions for mandated disqualifications 49 CFR §383.51(e), UVC
out-of-service order resulting from multiple OOSO §6-514(g)(2)
violations within 10 violations (codes B19 and B27).
years while operating
a vehicle designed to
transport 16 or more
passengers, including
the driver or
transporting
hazardous materials
as defined in § 383.5.
W52 The accumulation of OOSO MaW Code W52 is only used for federally 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
three or more mandated disqualifications 49 CFR §383.51(e), UVC
convictions for out- resulting from multiple OOSO §6-514(f)(3)
of-service order violations (codes B19 and B27).
violations within ten
years.
W60 The accumulation of RRGC MaW Code W60 is only used for federally 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
two convictions for mandated disqualifications 49 CFR §383.51(d)
RRGC violations resulting from multiple RRGC
within three years. violations (see M10, M20-M24).
W61 The accumulation of RRGC MaW Code W61 is only used for federally 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
three or more mandated disqualifications 49 CFR §383.51(d)
convictions for RRGC resulting from multiple RRGC
violations within violations (see M10, M20-M24).
three years.

E.7.5 Imminent Hazard (WIH Group)

ACD Description FMCSR NDR Notes Federal Regulation(s) and

Code Category Category Uniform Vehicle Code
Model Law(s)
W70 Imminent hazard. IH MaW Code W70 is used only for 23 CFR 1327 Appendix A,
disqualifications issued by FMCSA 49 CFR §383.52
in accordance with 49 CFR §383.52.

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Appendix F: EXAMPLES
This section provides examples of ACD usage for various scenarios. The scenarios covered include:
F.1 Administrative per Se (A90, A91, A94, A98)
F.1.1 Administrative Process Only
F.1.2 Court Process only
F.1.3 Administrative and Court Process
F.2 Driving a CMV While Disqualified for Previous Violations in a CMV (B20-B26, W45)
F.2.1 Both offenses in CMV
F.2.2 First offense in non-CMV
F.2.3 Second offense in non-CMV
F.2.4 Multiple B20 Convictions
F.3 Calculating Penalties for Multiple Offenses within a 3- or 10-Year Window (Serious, RRGC, and OOSO)
F.3.1 Convictions Arrive in Order of Conviction Date
F.3.2 Convictions Arrive in Mixed Order (based on Conviction Date)
F.3.3 Convictions Arrive in Order Third > 3 Years from First
F.3.4 Convictions Arrive in Mixed Order Third > 3 Years from First

F.1 ADMINISTRATIVE PER SE (A90, A91, A94, A98)

The examples shown here are for convictions of admin per se. They include jurisdictions that have an
administrative process only, a court process only, or an administrative and court process.
• Assumptions (for all examples):
o Driver holds CLP or CDL
o No other convictions on record when first conviction received at SDLA

F.1.1 Administrative Process Only

This scenario describes how to report alcohol-related convictions by jurisdictions that have only an administrative
process.

SCENARIO:
On Jan 1, 2009, the driver was pulled over and a breathalyzer test was administered. The results of this test indicated
a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .05.
On Jan 4, 2009, the jurisdiction SDLA is notified and, after an administrative hearing. The SDLA
• Posts an A94 (or A91 with ‘05 ’ in the ACD Detail field) conviction to the driver’s record.
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that this is the first conviction for a major violation in Table 1 of 49
CFR §383.51(b)(3) and withdraws the driver’s privileges for a minimum of 1 year.

Date Action Vehicle Conviction Withdrawal Underlying Minimum Federal CDL

Type ACD ACD Convictions Penalty
Jan 1, 2009 Breathalyzer test CMV
administered

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Jan 4, 2009 SDLA Notification A94

Jan 4, 2009 Withdrawal A94 A94 1 Year

Driver’s record after ‘A94’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates
Offense ACD Citation Conviction
Administrative Per Se for .04 BAC A94 Jan 1, 2009 Jan 4, 2009

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Convictions Effective Eligibility
A94 1 year (minimum) A94 Feb 4, 2009 Feb 3, 2010

F.1.2 Court Process Only

This scenario describes how to report alcohol-related convictions by jurisdictions that have only a court process.
On June 10, 2009, the SDLA receives an ‘A04’ conviction from the courts for the driver. The SDLA
• Posts the conviction to the driver’s record
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that this is the first conviction for a major violation in Table 1 of 49
CFR §383.51(b)(3) and withdraws the driver’s privileges for a minimum of 1 year.

Date Action Vehicle Conviction Withdrawa Underlying Minimum Federal CDL

Type ACD l ACD Convictions Penalty
Jan 1, 2009 Citation CMV
Jun 10, 2009 Conviction A04
Jan 10, 2009 Withdrawal A04 A04 1 Year

Driver’s record after ‘A04’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates
Offense ACD Citation Conviction
Having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or A04 Jan 1, 2009 June 10, 2009
greater while operating a CMV

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Convictions Effective Eligibility
A04 1 year (minimum) A04 Jun 20, 2009 Jun 19, 2010

F.1.3 Administrative and Court Process

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This scenario describes how to report alcohol-related convictions by jurisdictions that have both an administrative
and court process.
On Jan 1, 2009, the driver was pulled over and a breathalyzer test was administered. The results of this test indicated
a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .05.
On Jan 10, 2009, the jurisdiction SDLA is notified and, after an administrative hearing:
• Posts an A94 (or A91 with ‘05’ in the ACD Detail field) conviction to the driver’s record.
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that this is the first conviction for a major violation in Table 1 of 49
CFR §383.51(b)(3) and withdraws the driver’s privileges for a minimum of 1 year.
Date Action Vehicle Conviction Withdrawal Underlying Minimum Federal
Type ACD ACD Convictions CDL Penalty
Jan 1, 2009 Breathalyzer test CMV
administered
Jan 10, 2009 SDLA Notification A94
Jan 10, 2009 Withdrawal A94 A94 1 Year

Driver’s record after ‘A94’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates
Offense ACD Citation Conviction
Administrative Per Se for .04 BAC A94 Jan 1, 2009 Jan 10, 2009

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Convictions Effective Eligibility
A94 1 year (minimum) A94 Feb 4, 2009 Feb 3, 2010

On June 10, 2009, the SDLA receives an ‘A04’ conviction from the courts for the driver. The SDLA
• Posts the conviction to the driver’s record
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that this is the second conviction for a major violation in Table 1 of
49 CFR §383.51(b)(3)
o However, it has the same incident date as the previously-posted ‘A94’ conviction
o Therefore, there is no federally-mandated withdrawal action necessary
Driver’s record after ‘A04’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates
Offense ACD Citation Conviction
Administrative Per Se for .04 BAC A94 Jan 1, 2009 Jan 10, 2009
Having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or A04 Jan 1, 2009 June 10, 2009
greater while operating a CMV

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
Jurisdictions have three ways to represent multiple withdrawals from the same incident on the CDLIS Driver Record:

#1 Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Convictions Effective Eligibility
A94 1 year (minimum) A94 Feb 4, 2009 Feb 3, 2010

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#2 Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Convictions Effective Eligibility
A94 1 year (minimum) A94 Feb 4, 2009 Feb 3, 2010
A04 1 year (minimum) A04 Feb 4, 2009 Feb 3, 2010

For jurisdictions to be consistent with the intent of the federal regulations and not penalize the driver twice for same
incident, the effective date and eligibility date of all withdrawals resulting from convictions from the same incident
must be the same.

JURISDICTION SPECIFIC WITHDRAWALS

If jurisdiction laws allow, the jurisdiction may take other, non-federally-mandated withdrawal actions
Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Convictions Effective Eligibility
W01* <jurisdiction laws> A94, A04 Feb 4, 2009 <juris laws>

* The jurisdiction must use a ‘W01’ withdrawal if it withdraws for both convictions from the same incident – not the
‘W40’ (reserved for federally-mandated withdrawals)
For jurisdictions whose laws require a withdrawal for the administrative per se and the court conviction
(jurisdiction counts both convictions when imposing withdrawals, although the administrative and court conviction
are counted as the same incident when assessing the requirement for multiple major convictions):

#3 Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Convictions Effective Eligibility
A94 1 year (minimum) A94 Feb 4, 2009 Feb 3, 2010
A04 <jurisdiction laws> A04 Jun 24, 2009 Jun 23, 2010

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F.2 DRIVING A CMV WHILE DISQUALIFIED FOR PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS IN A CMV (B20-B26, W45)
The examples shown here are for convictions of driving while license withdrawn (barred, canceled, denied,
disqualified, revoked, or suspended) [ACD codes B20-B26]. Jurisdictions must determine whether the W45
(Suspended for driving a CMV while disqualified for previous violations in a CMV) is appropriate.
Assumptions (for all examples):
• Driver holds CLP or CDL
• No other convictions on record when first conviction received at SDLA

F.2.1 Both Offenses in CMV

On June 15, 2009, the SDLA receives an ‘M20’ conviction from the courts for the driver. The SDLA
• Posts the conviction to the driver’s record
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that this is the first conviction for a RRGC violation in Table 3 of 49
CFR §383.51(d)(1)

Date Action Vehicle Conviction Withdrawal Underlying Minimum Federal CDL

Type ACD ACD Convictions Penalty
May 1, 2009 Citation CMV
Jun 15, 2009 Conviction M20
Jun 15, 2009 Withdrawal M20 M20 60 days

Driver’s record after ‘M20’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates
Offense ACD Citation Conviction
For drivers operating a CMV who are not required to always M20 May 1, 2009 Jun 15, 2009
stop, failure to slow down at a railroad-highway grade crossing
and check that tracks are clear of approaching train

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Convictions Effective Eligibility
M20 60 days (minimum) M20 Jun 30, 2009 Aug 28, 2009

On September 15, 2009, the SDLA receives a ‘B20’ conviction from the courts for the driver. The SDLA
• Posts the conviction to the driver’s record
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that the driver was withdrawn for previous violations in a CMV at
the time of the citation; therefore, the conviction results in a withdrawal for a major offense in Table 1 of 49 CFR
§383.51(b)(7)

Date Action Vehicle Type Conviction Withdrawal Underlying Minimum Federal CDL
ACD ACD Convictions Penalty
Aug 1, 2009 Citation CMV

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Sep 15, 2009 Conviction B20

Sep 15, 2009 Withdrawal W45 B20 1 year

Driver’s record after ‘B20’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates

Offense ACD Citation Conviction

For drivers who are not required to always stop, M20 May 1, 2009 Jun 15, 2009
failure to slow down at a railroad-highway grade
crossing and check that tracks are clear of
approaching train
Driving while license withdrawn B20 Aug 1, 2009 Sep 15, 2009

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
Dates

ACD Duration Underlying Convictions Effective Eligibility

M20 60 days (minimum) M20 Jun 30, 2009 Aug 30, 2009

W45 1 Year (minimum) B20 Sep 30, 2009 Sep 29, 2010

Note: If the citation date for all convictions had been after July 11, 2011 (the effective date of the final permit rule;
compliance required by July 8, 2015), the W45 withdrawal would start after the M20 withdrawal [49 CFR
§383.51(a)(5)]

F.2.2 First Offense in Non-CMV

On May 1, 2009, the driver was pulled over in his/her personal vehicle and a breathalyzer test was administered.
The results of this test indicated a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .09.
On June 15, 2009, the driver fails to appear for his/her court date and the SDLA receives a ‘D45’ conviction from the
courts for the driver. The SDLA
• Posts a D45 [or D56] conviction (with ‘A98 ’ [or ‘A08 ’] in the ACD Detail field) to the driver’s record.
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that there is no federal penalty

Date Action Vehicle Conviction Withdrawal Underlying Minimum Federal

Type ACD ACD Convictions CDL Penalty
May 1, 2009 Citation Non-CMV

Jun 15, 2009 Court Date*

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Jun 15, 2009 Conviction D45

Jan 10, 2010 Withdrawal D45 D45 None

* Driver failed to appear for court date

Driver’s record after ‘D45’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates

Offense ACD Citation Conviction

Failure to appear for trial or court appearance D45 Jun 15, 2009 Jun 15, 2009

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
None.

JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC WITHDRAWALS
In this example, jurisdiction laws require a non-federally-mandated withdrawal action
Dates

ACD Duration Underlying Convictions Effective Eligibility

D45 INDEF None Jun 30, 2009 INDEF

On September 15, 2009, the SDLA receives a ‘B20’ conviction from the courts for the driver. The SDLA
• Posts the conviction to the driver’s record
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that the driver was withdrawn but not for previous violations in a
CMV at the time of the citation; therefore, the conviction does not result in a withdrawal for a major offense in
Table 1 of 49 CFR §383.51(b)(7)

Note: Failure to appear/pay/comply is never in a CMV (or any type of vehicle) although the original citation may
have been

Date Action Vehicle Conviction Withdrawal Underlying Minimum Federal

Type ACD ACD Convictions CDL Penalty
Sep 1, 2009 Citation CMV

Sep 15, 2009 Conviction B20

Driver’s record after ‘B20’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates

Offense ACD Citation Conviction

Failure to appear for trial or court appearance D45 Jun 15, 2009 Jun 15, 2009
Driving while license withdrawn B20 Sep 1, 2009 Sep 15, 2009

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FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
None.

F.2.3 Second Offense in Non-CMV

On June, 15, 2009, the SDLA receives an ‘A08’ conviction from the courts for the driver. The SDLA
• Posts the conviction to the driver’s record
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that this is the first conviction for a major violation in Table 1 of 49
CFR §383.51(b)(3) and withdraws the driver’s privileges for a minimum of 1 year.

Date Action Vehicle Conviction Withdrawal Underlying Minimum Federal

Type ACD ACD Convictions CDL Penalty
May 1, 2009 Citation CMV
Jun 15, 2009 Conviction A08
Jun 15, 2009 Withdrawal A08 A08 1 year

Driver’s record after ‘A08’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates
Offense ACD Citation Conviction
Driving under the influence of alcohol with A08 May 1, 2009 Jun 15, 2009
BAC at or over .08

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Effective Eligibility
Convictions
A08 1 year (minimum) A08 Jun 30, 2009 June 29, 2010

On September 15, 2009, the SDLA receives a ‘B20’ conviction from the courts for the driver. The SDLA
• Posts the conviction to the driver’s record
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that the offense was not in a CMV at the time of the citation;
therefore, the conviction does not result in a withdrawal for a major offense in Table 1 of 49 CFR §383.51(b)(7)

Date Action Vehicle Conviction Withdrawal Underlying Minimum Federal

Type ACD ACD Convictions CDL Penalty
Sep 1, 2009 Citation non-CMV
Sep 15, 2009 Conviction B20

Driver’s record after ‘B20’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates
Offense ACD Citation Conviction
Driving under the influence of alcohol with A08 May 1, 2009 Jun 15, 2009
BAC at or over .08

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Driving while license withdrawn B20 Sep 1, 2009 Sep 15, 2009

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Effective Eligibility
Convictions
A08 1 year (minimum) A08 Jun 30, 2009 June 29, 2010

F.2.4 Multiple B20 Convictions

On June, 15, 2009, the SDLA receives a ‘B27’ conviction from the courts for the driver. The SDLA
• Posts the conviction to the driver’s record
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that this is the first conviction for violating an out-of-service order
in Table 4 of 49 CFR §383.51(e)(1) and withdraws the driver’s privileges for a minimum of 180 days and a
maximum of 1 year.

Date Action Vehicle Conviction Withdrawal Underlying Minimum Federal

Type ACD ACD Convictions CDL Penalty
May 1, 2009 Citation CMV
Jun 15, 2009 Conviction B27
Jun 15, 2009 Withdrawal B27 B27 180 days

Driver’s record after ‘B27’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates
Offense ACD Citation Conviction
Operating a CMV in violation of a driver or B27 May 1, 2009 Jun 15, 2009
vehicle out-of-service order (for violations
not covered by B19)

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Effective Eligibility
Convictions
B27 180 days (minimum) B27 Jun 30, 2009 Dec 26, 2009

On September 15, 2009, the SDLA receives a ‘B20’ conviction from the courts for the driver. The SDLA
• Posts the conviction to the driver’s record
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that the driver was withdrawn for previous violations in a CMV at
the time of the citation; therefore, the conviction results in a withdrawal for a major offense in Table 1 of 49 CFR
§383.51(b)(7)

Date Action Vehicle Conviction Withdrawal Underlying Minimum Federal

Type ACD ACD Convictions CDL Penalty
Sep 1, 2009 Citation CMV
Sep 15, 2009 Conviction B20

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Driver’s record after ‘B20’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates
Offense ACD Citation Conviction
Operating a CMV in violation of a driver or B27 May 1, 2009 Jun 15, 2009
vehicle out-of-service order (for violations
not covered by B19)
Driving while license withdrawn B20 Sep 1, 2009 Sep 15, 2009

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Effective Eligibility
Convictions
B27 180 days (minimum) B27 Jun 30, 2009 Dec 26, 2009
W45 1 year (minimum) B20 Sep 30, 2009* Sep 29, 2010

* if the citation date for both convictions had been after July 11, 2011 (the effective date of the final permit rule;
compliance required by July 8, 2015), the W45 withdrawal would start after the B27 withdrawal [49 CFR
§383.51(a)(5)]

On April 15, 2010, the SDLA receives a ‘B20’ conviction from the courts for the driver. The SDLA
• Posts the conviction to the driver’s record
• Evaluates the driver’s record and determines that the driver was withdrawn for previous violations in a CMV at
the time of the citation; therefore, the conviction results in a withdrawal for a major offense in Table 1 of 49 CFR
§383.51(b)(7)

Date Action Vehicle Conviction Withdrawal Underlying Minimum Federal

Type ACD ACD Convictions CDL Penalty
Apr 1, 2010 Citation CMV
May 15, 2010 Conviction B20

Driver’s record after ‘B20’ conviction received

CONVICTIONS
Dates
Offense ACD Citation Conviction
Operating a CMV in violation of a driver or B27 May 1, 2009 Jun 15, 2009
vehicle out-of-service order (for violations
not covered by B19)
Driving while license withdrawn B20 Sep 1, 2009 Sep 15, 2009
Driving while license withdrawn B20 Apr 1, 2010 May 15, 2010

FEDERALLY-MANDATED WITHDRAWALS
Dates
ACD Duration Underlying Effective Eligibility
Convictions
B27 180 days (minimum) B27 Jun 30, 2009 Dec 26, 2009

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W45 1 year (minimum) B20 Dec 27, 2009 Dec 26, 2010
W40 Lifetime (eligible for B20, B20 May 30, 2010* may 29, 2065 or
reinstatement) INDEF

* Note: if the citation date for all convictions had been after July 11, 2011 (the effective date of the final permit rule;
compliance required by July 8, 2015), the W40 withdrawal would start after the W45 withdrawal [49 CFR
§383.51(a)(5)]

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F.3 CALCULATING PENALTIES FOR MULTIPLE OFFENSES WITHIN A 3- OR 10-YEAR WINDOW (SERIOUS, RRGC, AND
OOSO)
Table 2 to 49 CFR §383.51 (Disqualification for serious traffic violations) prescribes penalties for second and third
convictions within 3 years.
Table 3 to 49 CFR §383.51 (Disqualification for railroad-highway grade crossing offenses) prescribes penalties for
second and third convictions within 3 years.
Table 4 to 49 CFR §383.51 (Disqualification for violating out-of-service orders) prescribes penalties for second and
third convictions within 10 years.
The examples shown here are for convictions of serious violations; similar logic applies to convictions for railroad-
highway grade crossing offenses and violating out-of-service orders.
The basic rules for determining penalties for multiple convictions:
• Calculate the 6-year window – 3 years either side of the citation date (less 1 day) for the most recent conviction
received
• Identify the serious convictions on the driver’s record within the 6-year window
• Order the serious convictions within the 6-year window by Citation Date
• Assess convictions to determine penalties starting with the oldest conviction
• Add required withdrawals to the driver’s record
Assumptions (for all examples):
• Driver holds CDL
• All convictions in a CMV
• All convictions for ‘serious’ offenses as defined in Table 2 to 49 CFR §383.51(c)
• No other convictions on record when first conviction received at SDLA

Note: 49 CFR §383.51(a)(5) now requires ‘The disqualification period must be in addition to any other previous
periods of disqualification’ for withdrawals mandated by Tables 1-4 in 49 CFR §383.51.

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F.3.1 Convictions Arrive in Order of Conviction Date

The normal sequence of events is for the convictions to arrive at the MVA in order of conviction date:
Convictions used in this example (letters are for reference only):
Order Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008
2 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Jun 10, 2008
3 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2009
4 D Nov 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2010 Jan 10, 2010

CONVICTION A ARRIVES
Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window
A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 Mar 2, 2005 to Feb 28, 2011

To determine if a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 1 – A (current conviction)
• Disqualification required: None – first conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A
2008

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

Withdrawals
Number Convictio Citation Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
n Date Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A
2008

CONVICTION B ARRIVES
Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window

B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Jun 10, 2008 Apr 2, 2005 to Mar 31, 2011

To determine if a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 2 – A and B (current conviction) [AB]
o Possible combinations of 2 convictions in 6-year window: AB
o Withdrawals already on the driver’s record for any of the combinations: None
• For convictions found (starting with the second – B)
o Evaluation period start date; most current of
• Citation date minus 3 years, less one day: Apr 2, 2005
• Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: Apr 2, 2005
o Evaluation period – Apr 2, 2005 – Apr 1, 2008
o Convictions in evaluation period: 2 – A, B

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o Determine if disqualification already taken for 2 convictions in the window

• No disqualification for 2 convictions on record
• Disqualification required: 60 days – second conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Order Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008
2 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Jun 10, 2008 W30 After Jun 60 days AB
10, 2008*

* Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

Withdrawals
Order Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A
2 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Jun 10, 2008 W30 After Jun 60 days AB
10, 2008*

* Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

CONVICTION C ARRIVES
Citation Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window

C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2009 May 2, 2006 to Apr 30, 2012

To determine if a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found: 3 – A, B, and C (current conviction) [ABC]
o Possible combinations of 2 convictions in 6-year window: AB, AC, BC
o Possible combinations of 3 convictions in 6-year window: ABC
• Withdrawals already on the driver’s record for any of the combinations: AB
• For convictions found (starting with the second – B)
o B
• Citation Date – Apr 1, 2008
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
Citation date minus 3 years, less one day: Apr 2, 2005

Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: May 2, 2006

• Evaluation period – May 2, 2006 – Apr 1, 2008

• Convictions in evaluation period: 2 – A, B
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 2 convictions in the window
Disqualification for convictions AB already on record

No additional disqualification required

o C
• Citation Date – May 1, 2009
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
Citation date minus 3 years, less one day: May 2, 2006

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Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: May 2, 2006

• Evaluation period – May 2, 2006 – May 1, 2009

• Convictions in evaluation period: 3 – A, B, C
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 3 convictions in the window
No disqualification for 3 convictions on record

Disqualification required: 120 days – third conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008
2 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Jun 10, 2008
3 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2009 W31 After Jul 120 days ABC
10, 2009*

* Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

Withdrawals
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Conviction
s
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, N/A
2008
2 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2008 W30 After Jun 60 days AB
10,
2008*
3 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2009 W31 After Jul 120 days ABC
10,
2009*

* Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

CONVICTION D ARRIVES
Citation Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window

D Nov 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2010 Jan 10, 2010 Nov 2, 2006 to Oct 31, 2012

To determine if a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 4 – A, B, C, and current conviction (D) [ABCD]
o Possible combinations of 2 convictions in 6-year window: AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, CD
o Possible combinations of 3 convictions in 6-year window: ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD
o Possible combinations of 4 convictions in 6-year window: ABCD
• Withdrawals already on the driver’s record for any of the combinations: AB, ABC
• For convictions found (starting with the second – B)
o B
• Citation Date – Apr 1, 2008
• Evaluation period start date; most current of

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Citation date minus 3 years, less one day: Apr 2, 2005

Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: Nov 2, 2006

• Evaluation period – Nov 2, 2006 – Apr 1, 2008

• Convictions in evaluation period: 2 – A, B
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 2 convictions in the window
Disqualification for convictions AB already on record

No additional disqualification required

o C
• Citation Date – May 1, 2009
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
citation date minus 3 years, less one day: May 2, 2006

beginning of 6-year window calculated above: Nov 2, 2006

• Evaluation period – Nov 2, 2006 – May 1, 2009

• Convictions in evaluation period: 3 – A, B, C
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 3 convictions in the window
Disqualification for convictions ABC already on record

No additional disqualification required

o D
• Citation Date – Nov 1, 2009
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
Citation date minus 3 yeas, less one day: Nov 2, 2006

Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: Nov 2, 2006

• Evaluation period: Nov 2, 2006 – Nov 1, 2009

• Convictions in evaluation period: 4 – A, B, C, D
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 4 convictions in the window
No disqualification for 4 convictions on record

Disqualification required: 120 days – third conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2009 May 10, 2008
2 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Jun 10, 2008
3 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2009
4 D Nov 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2009 Jan 10, 2010 W31 After Jan 120 days ABCD
10,
2010*

* Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

Withdrawals
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, N/A
2008
2 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Jun 10, 2008 W30 After Jun 60 days AB
10, 2008*

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3 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2009 W31 After Jul 10, 120 days ABC
2009*
4 D Nov 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2009 Jan 10, 2010 W31 After Jan 120 days ABCD
10, 2010*

* Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

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F.3.2 Convictions Arrive in Mixed Order (based on Conviction Date)

Convictions used in this example (letters are for reference only):

Order Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008
2 D Nov 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2010 Jan 10, 2010
3 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Feb 10, 2010
4 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Feb 25, 2010

If the convictions arrive in mixed order:

CONVICTION A ARRIVES
Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window
A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 Mar 2, 2005 to Feb 28, 2011

To determine if a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 1 – A (current conviction)
• Disqualification required: None – first conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

Withdrawals
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimu Underlying
Date SDLA Date m Convictions
Duration
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A

CONVICTION D ARRIVES
Citation Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window
D Nov 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2010 Jan 10, 2010 Nov 2, 2006 to Oct 31, 2012

To determine if a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 2 – A and D (current conviction) [AD]
o Possible combinations of 2 convictions in 6-year window: AD
• Withdrawals already on the driver’s record for any of the combinations: None
• For convictions found (starting with the second – D)
o D
• Citation Date – Nov 1, 2009
• Evaluation period start date; most current of

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Citation date minus 3 years, less one day: Nov 2, 2006

Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: Nov 2, 2006

• Evaluation period – Nov 2, 2006 to Nov 1, 2009

• Convictions in evaluation period: 2 – A, D
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 2 convictions in the window
No disqualification for 2 convictions on record

Disqualification required: 60 days – second conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Number Convictio Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
n Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions

1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008

2 D Nov 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2010 Jan 10, 2010 W30 After Jan 60 days AD
10, 2010*

*Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions

1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10,

2008

2 D Nov 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2010 Jan 10, 2010 W30 After Jan 60 days AD
10, 2010*

*Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

CONVICTION B ARRIVES
Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window

B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Feb 10, 2010 Apr 2, 2005 to Mar 31, 2011

To determine whether a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 3 – A, B (current conviction), and D [ABD]
o Possible combinations of 2 convictions in 6-year window: AB, AD, BD
o Possible combinations of 3 convictions in 6-year window: ABD
• Withdrawals already on the driver’s record for any of the combinations: AD
• For convictions found (starting with the second – B)
o B
• Citation Date – Apr 1, 2008
• Evaluation period start date; most current of

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Citation date minus 3 years, less one day: Apr 2, 2005

Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: Apr 2, 2005

• Evaluation period – Apr 2, 2005 – Apr 1, 2008

• Convictions in evaluation period: 2 – A, B
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 2 convictions in the window
Disqualification for convictions AD already on record

No additional disqualification required

o D
• Citation Date – Nov 1, 2009
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
Citation date minus 3 years, less one day: Nov 2, 2006

Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: Apr 2, 2005

• Evaluation period – Nov 2, 2006 to Nov 1, 2009

• Convictions in evaluation period: 3 – A, B, and D
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 3 convictions in the window
No disqualification for 3 convictions on record

Disqualification required: 120 days – third conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Order Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions

1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A

2 D Nov 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2010 Jan 10, 2010

3 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Feb 10, 2010 W31 After 120 days ABD
Feb 10,
2010*

*Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Order Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions

1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008

2 D Nov 1, 2007 Jan 1, 2008 Jan 10, 2010 W30 After Jan 60 days AD
10, 2008*

3 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Feb 10, 2010 W31 After 120 days ABD
W30

*Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

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CONVICTION C ARRIVES
Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window

C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Feb 25, 2010 May 2, 2006 to Apr 30, 2012

To determine if a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 3 – A, B, C (current conviction), and D [ABD]
o Possible combinations of 2 convictions in 6-year window: AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, CD
o Possible combinations of 3 convictions in 6-year window: ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD
• Withdrawals already on the driver’s record for any of the combinations: ABCD
• For convictions found (starting with the second – B)
o B
• Citation Date – Apr 1, 2008
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
citation date minus 3 years, less one day: Apr 2, 2005

beginning of 6-year window calculated above: Apr 2, 2005

• Evaluation period – Apr 2, 2005 – Apr 1, 2008

• Convictions in evaluation period: 2 – A, B
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 2 convictions in the window
Disqualification for convictions AD already on record

No additional disqualification required

o C
• Citation Date – May 1, 2009
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
citation date minus 3 years, less one day: May 2, 2006

beginning of 6-year window calculated above: May 2, 2006

• Evaluation period – May 2, 2006 to May 1, 2009

• Convictions in evaluation period: 4 – A, B, C, and D
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 3 convictions in the window
Disqualification for convictions ABD already on record

No additional disqualification required

o D
• Citation Date – Nov 1, 2009
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
citation date minus 3 years, less one day: Nov 2, 2006

beginning of 6-year window calculated above: May 2, 2006

• Evaluation period – Nov 2, 2006 to Nov 1, 2009

• Convictions in evaluation period: 4 – A, B, C, and D
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 4 convictions in the window
No disqualification for 4 convictions on record

Disqualification required: 120 days – third conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Order Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions

1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, N/A

2008

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2 D Nov 1, 2009 Jan 1, 2010 Jan 10, 2010

3 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Feb 10, 2010

4 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Feb 25, 2010 W31 After Feb 120 days ABCD
25, 2010*

*Note: the effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATION:

Withdrawal

Order Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions

1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, N/A

2008

2 D Nov 1, 2007 Jan 1, 2008 Jan 10, 2010 W30 After Jan 60 days AD
10, 2008*

3 B Apr 1, 2008 Jun 1, 2008 Feb 10, 2010 W31 After W30 120 days ABD

4 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Feb 25, 2010 W31 After W31 120 days ABCD

*Note: the effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

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F.3.3 Convictions Arrive in Order – Third > 3 Years from First

Convictions used in this example (letters are for reference only):

Order Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008
2 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2009
3 E Apr 1, 2011 May 1, 2011 May10, 2011

CONVICTION A ARRIVES
Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window
A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 Mar 2, 2005 to Feb 28, 2011

To determine if a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 1 – A (current conviction)
• Disqualification required: None – first conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A

CONVICTION C ARRIVES
Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year window
C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2010 May 2, 2006 to Apr 30, 2012

To determine if a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 2 – A and C (current conviction) [AC]
o Possible combinations of 2 convictions in 6-year window: AC
• Withdrawals already on the driver’s record for any of the combinations: None
• For convictions found (starting with the second – C)
o C
• Citation Date – May 1, 2009
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
Citation date minus 3 years, less one day: May 2, 2006

Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: May 2, 2006

• Evaluation period – May 2, 2004 to May 1, 2009

• Convictions in evaluation period: 2 – A, C
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 2 convictions in the window
No disqualification for 2 convictions on record

Disqualification required: 60 days – second conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

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FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A
2008
2 C May 1, Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2010 W30 After Jul 60 days AC
2009 10,
2010*

* Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A
2 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2010 W30 After Jul 60 days AC
10, 2010*

* Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

CONVICTION E ARRIVES
Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window

E Apr 1, 2011 May 1, 2011 May10, 2011 Apr 2, 2008 to May 31, 2014

To determine whether a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 2 – C and E (current conviction) [CE]
o Possible combinations of 2 convictions in 6-year window: CE
• Withdrawals already on the driver’s record for any of the combinations: None
• For convictions found (starting with the second – E)
o E
• Citation Date – Apr 1, 2011
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
Citation date minus 3 years, less one day: Apr 2, 2008

Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: Apr 2, 2008

• Evaluation period – Apr 2, 2008 to Apr 1, 2011

• Convictions in evaluation period: 2 – C and E
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 2 convictions in the window
No disqualification for 2 convictions on record

Disqualification required: 60 days – second conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Order Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2010

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2 E Apr 1, 2011 May 1, 2011 May10, 2011 W30 After May 60 days CE
10, 2011*

* Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, N/A
2008
2 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2010 W30 After Jul 10, 60 days AC
2010*
3 E Apr 1, 2011 May 1, 2011 May10, 2011 W30 After May 60 days CE
10, 2011*

* Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification.

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F.3.4 Convictions Arrive in Mixed Order – Third > 3 Years from First

Convictions used in this example (letters are for reference only):

Order Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008
3 E Apr 1, 2011 May 1, 2011 May10, 2011
2 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2011

CONVICTION A ARRIVES
Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window
A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 Mar 2, 2005 to Feb 28, 2011

To determine whether a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 1 – A (current conviction)
• Disqualification required: None – first conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A

CONVICTION E ARRIVES
Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window
E Apr 1, 2011 May 1, 2011 May10, 2011 Apr 2, 2008 to Mar 31, 2014

To determine whether a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 1 – E (current conviction)
• Disqualification required: None – first conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A

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2 E Apr 1, 2011 May 1, 2011 May10, 2011 N/A

CONVICTION C ARRIVES
Conviction Citation Date Conviction Date Received at SDLA 6-Year Window

C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2011 May 2, 2006 to Apr 30, 2012

To determine if a withdrawal is required:

• Convictions found in 6-year window: 3 – A, C (current conviction), and E [ACE]
o Possible combinations of 2 convictions in 6-year window: AC, AE, CE
o Possible combinations of 3 convictions in 6-year window: ACE
• Withdrawals already on the driver’s record for any of the combinations: None
• For convictions found (starting with the second – C)
o C
• Citation Date – May 1, 2009
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
Citation date minus 3 years, less one day: May 2, 2006

Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: May 2, 2006

• Evaluation period – May 2, 2006 to May 1, 2009

• Convictions in evaluation period: 2 – A and C
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 2 convictions in the window
No disqualification for 2 convictions on record

Disqualification required: 60 days – second conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

o E
• Citation date – Apr 1, 2011
• Evaluation period start date; most current of
Citation date minus 3 years, less one day: Apr 2, 2008

Beginning of 6-year window calculated above: May 2, 2006

• Evaluation period: May 2, 2006 to Apr 1, 2011

• Convictions in evaluation period: 2 – C and E
• Determine if disqualification already taken for 2 convictions in the window
No disqualification for 2 convictions on record (withdrawal for AC identified for inclusion but not yet on driver’s record)

Disqualification required: 60 days – second conviction of a serious offense within 3 years

FOR THIS CALCULATION:

Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008
3 E Apr 1, 2011 May 1, 2011 May10, 2011 W30 After May 60 days C, E
10, 2011*
2 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2011 W30 After Jul 60 days A, C
10, 2011*

*Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification
Note: if the citation date for all convictions had been after July 11, 2011 (the effective date of the final permit rule;
compliance required by July 8, 2015), the second W30 withdrawal would start after the first one [49 CFR
§383.51(a)(5)]

DRIVER RECORD AFTER CALCULATIONS:

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Withdrawal
Number Conviction Citation Date Conviction Received at ACD Effective Minimum Underlying
Date SDLA Date Duration Convictions
1 A Mar 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 May 10, 2008 N/A
3 E Apr 1, 2011 May 1, 2011 May10, 2011 W30 After May 60 days C, E
10, 2011*
2 C May 1, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 Jul 10, 2011 W30 After Jul 60 days A, C
10, 2011*

*Note: The effective date of the withdrawal depends on jurisdiction procedures regarding driver notification
Note: if the citation date for all convictions had been after July 11, 2011 (the effective date of the final permit rule;
compliance required by July 8, 2015), the second W30 withdrawal would start after the first one [49 CFR
§383.51(a)(5)]

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Appendix G: RETIRED ACD CODES

This section lists the ACD codes that have been retired
ACD Change Details Effective Date Release
General Driving Under the Influence
(DUI Group)
A27 Driving after drinking - level of Jurisdictions should also ensure they October 2005 2.1.0
intoxication or impairment not known are mapping these to the correct codes.
Consider using code A20.
Possession Offenses (POS Group)
A30 Possession Consider using codes A31, A33 or A35. October 2005 2.1.0
A32 Illegal possession of alcohol or There is a significant difference in the October 2005 2.1.0
drugs legality between possession of drugs
and possession of alcohol. To be
effective, more specificity is required.
Recommend jurisdictions use A31 or
A33.
A34 Illegal possession of weapon NLETS is available for officers at the October 2005 2.1.0
including firearm roadside.
Ignition Interlock Devices (IID Group)

A40 Aiding in violation of ignition Consider using code A41, if the offense October 2005 2.1.0
interlock or immobilization device involves the driver.
Transporting a Controlled Substance
(TCS) Group
A51 Transporting liquor illegally October 2005 2.1.0

A52 Transporting liquor to a minor October 2005 2.1.0

Hit & Run; Behaviors after Crashes (HRB

Group)
B09 Refusal to reveal identity after October 2005 2.1.0
crash
B10 Refusal to reveal identity after October 2005 2.1.0
crash - Fatal crash
B11 Refusal to reveal identity after October 2005 2.1.0
crash - Personal injury crash
B12 Refusal to reveal identity after October 2005 2.1.0
crash - Property damage crash
B13 Failure of duties upon damaging October 2005 2.1.0
unattended vehicle or injuring animal
Driving After Withdrawal (DAW Group)

B28 Driving while registration October 2005 2.1.0

canceled
B29 Driving while registration October 2005 2.1.0
suspended

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ACD Change Details Effective Date Release

Driver License/Vehicle Reg. & Title, Group not used
Miscellaneous Duties (DRM Group)
B30 Permit unlicensed person to October 2005 2.1.0
drive
Driver License/Vehicle Reg. & Title,
Miscellaneous Duties (DRM Group)
B40 Possess or provide counterfeit Use B41. October 2005 2.1.0
or altered document
B42 Possess or provide counterfeit October 2005 2.1.0
or altered registration or title
B43 Missing, defaced, or obscured October 2005 2.1.0
license plates
B44 Mutilated document October 2005 2.1.0

B45 Mutilated driver license October 2005 2.1.0

(includes DL, CDL, and Instruction
Permit) or ID
B46 Mutilated registration card or October 2005 2.1.0
title
B50 Expired or no document (or Consider using code B51. October 2005 2.1.0
item) which is required
B52 Expired or no emissions October 2005 2.1.0
inspection
B53 Expired or no license plates or October 2005 2.1.0
decal/sticker
B54 Expired or no registration or October 2005 2.1.0
title
B55 Expired or no vehicle safety October 2005 2.1.0
inspection
B60 Failed to file document or October 2005 2.1.0
report as required
B62 Failed to file change of address October 2005 2.1.0
or name
B70 Failed to show document as October 2005 2.1.0
required
B71 Failed to show certificate of October 2005 2.1.0
weight
B72 Failed to show driver license October 2005 2.1.0
(includes DL, CDL, and Instruction
Permit)
B73 Failed to show emissions or October 2005 2.1.0
vehicle (safety) inspection
B74 Failed to show insurance October 2005 2.1.0
certification
B75 Failed to show operator's October 2005 2.1.0
(driver's) log
B76 Failed to show registration October 2005 2.1.0

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ACD Change Details Effective Date Release

B77 Failed to show registration, title October 2005 2.1.0
or driver license (includes DL, CDL, and
Instruction Permit)
B80 Failed to surrender driver October 2005 2.1.0
license (includes DL, CDL, and
Instruction Permit)
B81 Failed to surrender driver October 2005 2.1.0
license, registration, plates, or title
B82 Failed to surrender registration, October 2005 2.1.0
plates, or title
B83 False report October 2005 2.1.0

B84 False report of crash October 2005 2.1.0

B85 False report of emissions October 2005 2.1.0

inspection
B86 False report of odometer October 2005 2.1.0
reading or disclosure
B87 False report of Operator’s October 2005 2.1.0
(driver’s) log
B88 False report of theft October 2005 2.1.0

B89 False report of vehicle (safety) October 2005 2.1.0

inspection
B90 Failed to provide or submit title October 2005 2.1.0
transfer documents
B92 Loan driver license (includes October 2005 2.1.0
DL, CDL, and Instruction Permit) to
another person
B93 Loan registration or plates to October 2005 2.1.0
another person
Misrepresentations (MIS Group) Code D27 pertains to a limited (i.e.
occupational license, hardship license,
work license, etc.) and code D29
pertains to the regular restrictions on a
license (i.e. glasses required, automatic
transmission, etc.)
D01 Misrepresentation of identity or Consider using code D02 October 2005 2.1.0
other facts
D03 Misrepresentation of identity or October 2005 2.1.0
other facts on application for handicap
permit/plates
D04 Misrepresentation of identity or October 2005 2.1.0
other facts on application for
registration or title
D05 Misrepresentation of identity or October 2005 2.1.0
other facts to avoid arrest or
prosecution

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ACD Change Details Effective Date Release

D11 Manufacture or make false October 2005 2.1.0
emissions or vehicle (safety) inspection
certificates
D12 Manufacture or make false October 2005 2.1.0
registration or title
D15 Show or use improperly - October 2005 2.1.0
Document (or item) not specified
D17 Show or use improperly - October 2005 2.1.0
Emissions or vehicle (safety) inspection
D18 Show or use improperly - October 2005 2.1.0
Insurance certification
D19 Show or use improperly - October 2005 2.1.0
Operator’s (driver’s) log
D20 Show or use improperly - October 2005 2.1.0
Registration, plates, or decal/sticker
D21 Show or use improperly - October 2005 2.1.0
Registration or title
D25 Use another's driver license Consider using code D16 October 2005 2.1.0
(includes DL, CDL, and Instruction
Permit)
D26 Use another's registration, October 2005 2.1.0
plates, or title
D28 Violate limits of registration October 2005 2.1.0
(manufacturer, transporter, dealer,
farm, antique, etc.)
D40 Failure to appear Consider using code D56. October 2005 2.1.0

D41 Failure to appear for hearing or October 2005 2.1.0

mandatory appearance
D42 Failure to appear for or October 2005 2.1.0
complete department investigations
D43 Failure to appear for or This is an internal issue for a October 2005 2.1.0
complete exam/re-exam jurisdiction.
D44 Failure to appear for or October 2005 2.1.0
complete required courses

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ACD Change Details Effective Date Release

Failure to Pay (FTP Group) NRVC requires 'failure to appear'
reporting. DLA has been expanded to
include both 'failure to appear and
failure to pay'. Prior to DLA (most
Jurisdictions) did a status check and
required a person to clear regardless of
cause. Jurisdictions can still do a
history check to determine the cause
for the withdrawal. With the revised
ACD codes a Jurisdiction could
specifically indicate failure to appear,
or failure to pay or other withdrawals
being deleted with the W00 code.
Regardless of the specific working of
the W00 codes, the current NRVC
provisions and the future DLA would
be covered in the recommended
changes.
D50 Failure to make required Consider using code D56. October 2005 2.1.0
payment.
D52 Failure to make required October 2005 2.1.0
payment of fee
D54 Failure to make required October 2005 2.1.0
payment of tax
D55 Failure to make required October 2005 2.1.0
payment of toll
Littering (LIT Group)

D65 Depositing harmful (including October 2005 2.1.0

injurious and burning) substance on
traffic way
D66 Failure to remove harmful October 2005 2.1.0
substance from traffic way
D67 Littering from a motor vehicle October 2005 2.1.0

D68 Throwing from vehicle any October 2005 2.1.0

harmful substance
Miscellaneous Duty Failure (MDF
Group)
D71 Exceeding hours on duty October 2005 2.1.0
limitations
D73 Obscuring, tampering with, or October 2005 2.1.0
illegally displaying traffic control
devices, warning, or instructions
D76 Perjury October 2005 2.1.0

D77 Sex offense in a motor vehicle October 2005 2.1.0

Equipment Prohibited by Law (PBL

Group)

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ACD Change Details Effective Date Release

E20 Use of equipment prohibited by October 2005 2.1.0
law
E21 Use of colored lights and/or October 2005 2.1.0
siren prohibited by law
E22 Use of emergency vehicle October 2005 2.1.0
markings prohibited by law
E24 Use of vehicle lights prohibited Other, more specific, code options October 2005 2.1.0
by law available (e.g., E34 or E55).
Defective Equipment (DE Group)

E30 Defective equipment October 2005 2.1.0

E31 Defective brakes September 2013 5.0.0

E32 Defective emissions control October 2005 2.1.0

device
E33 Defective hazmat safety devices September 2013 5.0.0

E34 Defective lights September 2013 5.0.0

E35 Defective or noisy exhaust October 2005 2.1.0

system or muffler
E36 Defective school bus equipment September 2013 5.0.0

E37 Defective tires September 2013 5.0.0

Failure to Use Equipment (FTU Group)

E52 Failure to use disabled vehicle October 2005 2.1.0

lights, reflectors, or flares as required
Improper Equipment Use (IEU Group)

E72 Emissions control device used October 2005 2.1.0

improperly or obstructed
E73 Equipment used improperly - October 2005 2.1.0
making excessive noise
E74 Exhaust system used October 2005 2.1.0
improperly or obstructed
E80 Failure to correct defects after October 2005 2.1.0
inspection failure or notice
Restraints and Protective Equipment For codes F02, F03, and F04 it was
(RPE) intended that in those cases where a
person is convicted of not having a
specific item, these codes would suffice,
since if it was not installed, it was also
"not used properly as required".
F01 Safety equipment not used October 2005 2.1.0
properly as required
Weight, Size, & Load (WSL Group)

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ACD Change Details Effective Date Release

F10 Exceeding or violating size, October 2005 2.1.0
weight, or passenger/cargo limits
F11 Exceeding or violating October 2005 2.1.0
passenger or cargo limits of
vehicle/truck
F12 Exceeding or violating size October 2005 2.1.0
limits of vehicle/truck
F13 Exceeding or violating weight October 2005 2.1.0
limits of vehicle/truck
F14 Exceeding or violating October 2005 2.1.0
passenger or cargo limits of motorcycle
F15 Exceeding or violating size October 2005 2.1.0
limits of road/bridge/tunnel
F16 Exceeding or violating weight October 2005 2.1.0
limits of road/bridge/tunnel
Cartage and Permit Requirements (CPR
Group)
F20 Failure to weigh vehicle or stop October 2005 2.1.0
at weigh station
F21 No or improper trip permit October 2005 2.1.0

F22 No warning for projecting load October 2005 2.1.0

F23 Spilling, dragging, unsecured or October 2005 2.1.0

unsafe load
F24 Violation of excess size/weight October 2005 2.1.0
permit
Stopping, Standing & Parking (SSP
Group)
F30 Failure to place red flags or October 2005 2.1.0
flares
F31 Failure to set brake(s) October 2005 2.1.0

F32 Non emergency stop October 2005 2.1.0

F33 Parking in a handicap zone October 2005 2.1.0

F35 Stopping, standing, or parking October 2005 2.1.0

where prohibited or improper
Improper Vehicle on Road (IVR Group)

F40 Improper vehicle used on October 2005 2.1.0

roadway
F41 Operate or permit vehicle October 2005 2.1.0
where prohibited or not authorized
Miscellaneous Equipment Violations
(MEV Group)
F60 Abandoned vehicle October 2005 2.1.0

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ACD Change Details Effective Date Release

F61 Alteration of emissions control October 2005 2.1.0
device
F62 Failed to get VIN October 2005 2.1.0

F63 Leaving vehicle unattended October 2005 2.1.0

with engine running
F64 Opening vehicle door into October 2005 2.1.0
moving traffic or while vehicle is in
motion
F65 Towing or pushing vehicle October 2005 2.1.0
improperly
F66 Unsafe condition of vehicle September 2013 5.0.0

Maneuvers, Illegal or Improper

Failure to Obey (FTO Group)
M01 Failure to obey October 2005 2.1.0

M06 Failure to obey motor carrier October 2005 2.1.0

rules/regulations
M07 Failure to obey pedestrian October 2005 2.1.0
control device
Improper Lane or Location (ILL Group)

M52 Improper lane or location - not October 2005 2.1.0

on National Network
M53 Improper lane or location - not October 2005 2.1.0
on route authorized by permit
M54 Improper lane or location - not October 2005 2.1.0
on truck route
Miscellaneous Maneuvers (MMV Group)

N81 Clinging to other vehicles October 2005 2.1.0

Speeding The "best practice" for this group is to

Speeding Excess in miles per hour (SPE use code S92 rather than the other
Group) (5-mile range increments) codes.
S11 11-15 > Speed limit If the speed limit and actual speed are October 2005 2.1.0
known, use code S92. If the details are
not known, use code S93.
S50 Speeding in a school zone Consider using S92 or S93. October 2005 2.1.0

Speeding in a school zone should be

reported under the speed limit
violated.

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ACD Change Details Effective Date Release

S61 11-20 > Speed limit If the speed limit and actual speed are October 2005 2.1.0
known, use code S92. If these details
are not known, use code S93.

Note: In retiring S61, some "serious"

convictions may be reclassified as
"non-serious", because the details may
not be available to use "serious" code
S92.
Speeding (SPD Group)

S99 Speeding in a school zone Consider using S92 or S93. October 2005 2.1.0

Speeding in a school zone should be

reported under the speed limit
violated.
Theft and Damage (TAD Group)

U20 Damaging or tampering with October 2005 2.1.0

vehicle
U22 Odometer tampering October 2005 2.1.0

U23 Receiving or disposing of stolen October 2005 2.1.0

vehicle or its parts
U24 Removal, falsification, or October 2005 2.1.0
unauthorized use of VIN on registration
plate
U25 Unauthorized use of a vehicle or October 2005 2.1.0
taking a vehicle without owner consent
U26 Vehicle theft October 2005 2.1.0

Unspecified Violations Causing Crashes

(VCA Group)
U30 Violation resulting in crash Should use the specific violation code. October 2005 2.1.0
(i.e., if the violation was " Reckless
driving", use M84)
U32 Violation resulting in personal Should use the specific violation code. October 2005 2.1.0
injury crash
U33 Violation resulting in property Should use the specific violation code. October 2005 2.1.0
damage crash
WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawal Reasons for Specific
Convictions (WRS Group)

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ACD Change Details Effective Date Release

W10 Withdrawal (reason not A number of jurisdictions use this code October 2005 2.1.0
specified) as a catchall. The working group
recommends informing these
jurisdictions that they can continue to
use this code internally, however, it is
not sufficiently specific to use in the
interstate communication of driver
records. Jurisdictions will be
encouraged to review convictions
assigned this ACD code to see if
another existing ACD code is more
appropriate.

In the event of a court ordered (or

requested) withdrawal where no
reason is given by the court, an internal
W10 code - Withdrawal (reason not
specified) should be used and it should
be marked as "Court ordered or
requested" (which is equivalent to
setting position 2 of the withdrawal
detail field to a value of "6")
W11 Family report recommended Covered by other code (whatever the October 2005 2.1.0
underlying offense is).
W12 Immigration law offender October 2005 2.1.0

W21 Unable to pass re-examination Consider using code W20. October 2005 2.1.0

W22 Under age for license Consider using code W20. October 2005 2.1.0

W23 Under age possession of October 2005 2.1.0

tobacco
W24 Under age school dropout October 2005 2.1.0

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RELEASE HISTORY
Table 1 - History of Changes to the ACD Code Set
Release Date Name Major Changes

1.1.0 April 1997 AAMVA A few corrections and additions were made
1.2.0 January 2002 AAMVA Added and revised a few codes to support the federal regulations requiring
disqualifications for specified Railroad Highway-Grade Crossing (RRGC)
violations, as mandated by the Interstate Commerce Commission
Termination Act (ICCTA) of 1995

2.1.0* April 2005 AAMVA Removed ACD codes that did not map to traffic safety violations or federal
mandates. The revised code set also included the changes required to
implement the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act (MCSIA) of 1999 and
the Driver License Agreement (DLA)
*This release is known as the "revised code set".

2.2.0 September 2007 AAMVA Addressed jurisdictions’ questions raised since the release of the ACD
Manual (Release 2.1.0). This release incorporated the answers to over 30
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) which provided clarifications by
FMCSA to federal regulations and AAMVA documents.
3.0.0 June 2008 AAMVA Incorporated two new ACD codes (W45 [Withdrawal for driving a CMV
while disqualified for previous violations in a CMV] and W72 [Suspended
pending final disposition]), clarified the usage of the B20-B26 [Driving
while license withdrawn, barred, etc.], provided a table of conviction ACD
codes where the CMV indicator must be ‘1’ with acceptable values for the
Hazmat Indicator, added retention periods for three categories (Falsify,
Imminent Hazard, and the USA PATRIOT Act), and eliminated some
redundant material found in other documentation.
Changes were effective November 10, 2008.
3.1.0 May 2009 AAMVA Added five new codes
• S14 [11-14 > Speed limit (detail optional)]
• U27 [Vehicular feticide (1st degree)]
• U28 [Vehicular feticide (2nd degree)]
• W80 [Failed employer-directed drug test]
• W81 [Refusal to submit to an employer-directed drug test]
Revised the definition of four codes:
• M80 [Inattentive, careless, or negligent driving]
• N21 [FTY ROW at rotary/roundabout/circular intersection]
• N61 [Driving wrong way at rotary/roundabout/circular intersection]
• N83 [Improper start from parked position]
Added various clarifications and corrected errata from previous releases
Changes were effective November 9, 2009

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Release Date Name Major Changes

3.2.0 June 2010 AAMVA Added

• A91 [Administrative Per Se for BAC at _ _ (detail field required)’ to
mirror the existing A11]
• definition of a CDL holder
Revised
• definition of A11 [Driving under the influence of alcohol with BAC at _
_ (detail field required)] to indicate it is the exact BAC reported
• definitions of alcohol-related codes A04 and A94 to include the
specific BAC ranges
Added various clarifications and corrected errata from previous releases
Changes were effective November 8, 2010
3.2.1 August 2010 AAMVA Clarification
• Revised the previously-provided guidance on Admin Per Se
convictions and withdrawals (those based solely on an administrative
action) must be reported with the A90, A91, A94, and A98 codes; A04
– A26 must be used for convictions and withdrawals based on court-
adjudicated offenses; further discussions with the ACD Working
Group’s Legal Services liaison revised this: Admin Per Se
convictions and withdrawals (those based solely on an administrative
action based on a breath, blood, or urine test) must be reported with
the A90, A91, A94, and A98 codes; A04, A08, A10, and A11 must not be
used for admin per se convictions and withdrawals; codes A12 – A26
can have whatever withdrawal basis is deemed correct by the SOW
Corrected errata from previous releases.
Changes were effective November 8, 2010

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Release Date Name Major Changes

4.0.0 June 2011 AAMVA Added

• B57 (Driving a CMV without a CDL in the driver’s possession) to
satisfy the requirement in 49 CFR §383.51(c)(7); the B51 (Expired or
no driver license) was incorrectly mapped to 49 CFR §383.51(c)(7) in
Appendix C
• M85 (Texting While Driving) to satisfy the requirement in 49 CFR
§383.51(c)(9)
• M86 (Using a Hand-held Mobile Telephone While Driving)
• Usage rules for both the M85 (Texting While Driving) and M86 (Using
a Hand-held Mobile Telephone While Driving) added to section 3.2.6.6
Revisions
• Added ‘distracted’ to the definitions of M80 (Inattentive/distracted,
careless, or negligent driving) and M82 (Inattentive/distracted
driving)
• Removed guidance for applying penalties for B19 (Driving while out
of service order is in effect and operating a vehicle designed to
transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver and/or
transporting hazardous materials that require a placard) and B27
(Driving while an out of service order is in effect (for violations not
covered by B19)) from section 3.2.6.1; reference to Appendix C
• Consolidated Appendices D and E; the Federal Regulation(s) and
Uniform Vehicle Code Model Law(s) were added to Appendix E; the
ACD Detail field was removed from Appendix E (reference made in
introductory comments to section 2.2); Appendix D is still present
(with a note that the data is in Appendix E) rather than removing
Appendix D and re-designating the remaining appendices.
• Removed references to Appendix D from the Index; changes are not
shown
• Updated references to Appendix E in the Index; changes are not
shown
• Removed E06, E36, and E56 from Table 3
• Added data retention requirements for the SOC and SOW for out-of-
state driver convictions and withdrawals in section 3.2.5
• Added new Appendix F to show examples of ACD Code usage; Glossary
now Appendix G
Added various clarifications and corrected errata from previous releases
Changes were effective August 1, 2011

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5.0.0 February 2013 AAMVA Added

• D30 (Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on application,
including required self-certifications, for CLP or CDL) to satisfy the
provisions of 49 CFR §383.73(j); included in ‘Falsify Offenses’ in
Appendix C
• D31 (Fraud related to the issuance of a CLP or CDL) to satisfy the
provisions of 49 CFR §383.73(k)(1); included in ‘Falsify Offenses’ in
Appendix C
• W27 (Failure to make an appointment within 30 days of receiving
notification that re-testing is necessary [when fraud is suspected]) to
satisfy the provisions of 49 CFR §383.73(k)(2)
• W28 (Failure to retest or failure of scheduled test(s) [when fraud is
suspected]) to satisfy the provisions of 49 CFR §383.73(k)(2)
• W82 (Failure to surrender license or permit or otherwise comply with
jurisdiction requirements)
Revisions
• Retired the following codes:
o E31 (Defective brakes)
o E33 (Defective hazmat safety devices)
o E34 (Defective lights)
o E36 (Defective school bus equipment)
o E37 (Defective tires)
o F66 (Unsafe condition of vehicle)
• Included CLP holders where penalties for CDL holders are stated
throughout the document
• Revised the definition of the F34 to ‘Stopping, standing, or parking:
obstructing or impeding traffic with a motor vehicle’ (addition of the
phrase ‘with a motor vehicle’)
• Revised the definition of the B51 to ‘Expired or no non-commercial
driver license or permit’
• Modified the definition of the D02 to ‘Misrepresentation of identity or
other facts on application, including required self-certifications, for
non-commercial permit or license’; this is to differentiate it from the
new D30 (Misrepresentation of identity or other facts on
application, including required self-certifications, for CLP or CDL)
which has a federally-mandated minimum withdrawal period of 60
days
• Guidance on setting the CDL Holder Indicator modified to include CLP
holders in section 2.4
• M86 (Using a Hand-held Mobile Telephone While Driving) –
description changed to ‘Violating Prohibitions on Using a Hand-held
Mobile Telephone While Driving’ and added as a serious traffic
violation in Table 2 to 49 CFR §383.51(c)
• Added ‘B57’ (Driving a CMV without a CDL in the driver’s possession)
to Table 3 (Rules for Setting the Hazmat Indicator for Conviction ACD
Codes Requiring the CMV Indicator = ‘1)
• Updated definitions of the following ACD codes to indicate that they
must have occurred while operating a motor vehicle
o A35 (Possession of open alcohol container)
o U02 (Resisting arrest)
• Replaced Appendix C with a more consolidated reference to the
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Release Date Name Major Changes

• Added the dates various ACD codes became effective to the ‘Notes’
column in Appendix E.
• Added clarification to Example F1.3 for jurisdictions whose laws
require a withdrawal for the administrative per se and the court
conviction
• Added new example F2.4 to discuss multiple convictions for B20-B26
and the use of the W40 (The accumulation of two or more convictions
for major offenses)
Added missing entries
Added various clarifications and corrected errata from previous releases
Changes were effective August 1, 2011

5.1.0 August 2013 AAMVA Revisions:

• Revised the definition of A41 to ‘Driver violation of ignition interlock
or immobilization device and/or lease agreement’
• Revised the definition of B91 to ‘Driving without the proper class
and/or endorsement on commercial or non-commercial permit or
license for the specific vehicle group being operated or for the
passengers or type of cargo being transported.’
• The final permit rule modified the header material to the tables in 49
CFR §383.51 to include the CLP, the entry in the first column did not.
FMCSA’s release of the ‘Technical, Organizational, and Conforming
Amendments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations’ final
rule on October 1, 2012, rectified this oversight. The following ACD
codes are now applicable to drivers with a CLP and no CDL:
o B20- B26 (‘Driving a CMV when, as a result of prior violations
committed operating a CMV, the driver’s CLP or CDL is revoked,
suspended, or canceled, or the driver is disqualified from operating
a CMV.’)
o B56 (‘Driving a CMV without obtaining a CLP or CDL’)
o B57 (‘Driving a CMV without a CLP or CDL in the driver’s
possession’)
o B91 (‘Driving without the proper class and/or endorsements on
commercial or non-commercial permit or license for the specific
vehicle group being operated or for the passengers or type of cargo
being transported.’)
• FMCSA’s ‘Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Amendments to
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations’ final rule also modified
speeding penalties to apply if the driver is convicted of exceeding the
‘regulated or’ posted speed limit. Some vehicles are limited to a
maximum speed and can be cited even if driving below the posted
speed limit. The words ‘regulated or’ were added to the definitions of
the speeding violations that reference a speed above the posted speed
limit throughout the document.
Clarifications:
• Replaced ‘required to be placarded’ when referring to hazardous
materials with reference to 49 CFR §383.51 throughout the document
Changes were effective September 1, 2013.

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Release Date Name Major Changes

5.2.0 June 2017 AAMVA Updates:

Updated relevant sections to incorporate changes detailed in the following
change proposals:
o ACD001 - Rewording ACD Code A26
o ACD004 - Proposed Modifications to ACD Codes
o CP 342 - Merge Sections 3.2.2 and 3.1.5.12
See AAMVA Code Dictionary (ACD) Change Control Document (reflecting
changes from release 5.1.0 and 5.2.0), which is available on the
Documentation tab of AAMVA Code Dictionary (ACD)
http://www.aamva.org/ACD/.
Changes were effective July 5, 2017.

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Release Date Name Major Changes

5.2.1 July 2017 AAMVA Minor text updates:

• §E1.7 Administrative Per Se—changed description of ACD Code A91
from "Administrative Per Se with BAC..." to "Administrative Per Se for
BAC..."
• §3.1 Using ACD Codes in CDLIS—changed the term "drivers" to
"individuals" in the descriptions for M20, M21, and M22.
• §3.1.3 Assigning the Withdrawal ACD Reason Code for a Withdrawal—
the description for W45 in Table 8 - Withdrawal ACD Codes That Must
Not Be Used For Convictions was changed from “Suspended for driving
or operating a CMV…” to "Withdrawal for driving or operating a
CMV…”
• §3.1.5.1 Using ACD Codes B19 and B27 and §E.2.2 Driving After
Withdrawal (DAW Group)—changed description of B19 from "...while
transporting hazardous materials as defined in §383.5 while driving
or operating a vehicle..." to "...while transporting hazardous materials
as defined in §383.5, or while driving or operating a vehicle ..."
• §C.2 Table 13 -- Serious Offenses—changed description for code M86 to
"Violating Prohibitions on Using a Hand-held Mobile Telephone While
Driving or Operating a Motor Vehicle" to "Violating prohibition on
Using a Hand-held Mobile Telephone or other electronic mobile device
While Driving or Operating a Motor Vehicle."
• §C.3 Table 14 -- Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Offenses— changed
description of M21 from "For all individuals driving or operating a
CMV..." to "For individuals driving or operating a CMV..."
• §E.6.1 Vehicle Use in Prohibited Actions (VUP Group)—changed
description of U09 from "Negligent homicide while driving operating a
CMV" to "Negligent homicide while driving or operating a CMV"
• Updated all instances of A04 description to match definition: "Driving
or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol with BAC
at or over .08."
• Updated all instance of B57 description to match definition: "Driving
or operating a CMV without a CLP or CDL in the driver’s possession."
• Corrected definition of U09 from "Negligent homicide while diving or
operating a motor vehicle a CMV" to "Negligent homicide while diving
or operating a CMV."
• Updated description of M84 in Table 13 - Serious Offenses to match
definition: "Reckless driving or operating a motor vehicle."
• Updated description of U10 in Table 3 -- Rules for Setting the Hazmat
Indicator for Conviction ACD Codes Requiring the CMV Indicator = ‘1’ to
match defintion: "Causing a fatality through the negligent operation of
a CMV."
Changes were effective August 14, 2017.

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Release Date Name Major Changes

5.2.2 November 2018 AAMVA • Modified the description of ACD codes A04, B91, U10 and W45 as
described in change proposal ACD010.
• Added ACD code A95 to typify administrative per se for drugs driver
license suspensions. Detailed explanation of the changes can be found
in change proposal ACD005.
• Added ACD Code U11 - Using a CMV in the commission of severe
forms of trafficking in persons. Detailed explanation of the changes
can be found in change proposal ACD011.
• Removed ACD code B74 from active ACD code tables. ACD code B74
was mistakingly included in those tables as explained in change
proposal ACD012.
Changes are effective November 30, 2018.
5.2.3 10/28/2020 AAMVA • Updated ACD code U11 usage description, as described in change
proposal ACD018. This change is effective November 1, 2020.
Compliance date is September 23, 2022.
• Updated ACD codes U07 AND U08 usage descriptions as described in
change proposal ACD019. This change is effective November 1, 2020.
See the related change proposal documents at AAMVA Code Dictionary
(ACD) http://www.aamva.org/ACD/ (Documents tab) for details.
5.2.4 02/16/2021 AAMVA • Updated Table 3 - Table 3 - Rules for Setting the Hazmat Indicator for
Conviction ACD Codes Requiring the CMV Indicator = ‘1’ as described
in change proposal ACD013 - Add ACD Codes A04 & A94 to Table 3.
• Replaced the term "Accident" by "Crash" throughout the manual,
according to change proposal ACD017 - Change Term 'Accident' by
'Crash.'
• Updated Table 8 -- Withdrawal ACD Codes That Must Not Be Used for
Convictions, Appendix A.7 WITHDRAWALS, Appendix C.7 TABLE 18 --
WITHDRAWAL DISQUALIFICATION PERIODS and Appendix E.7.4
Accumulated Federally Mandated Commercial Violations (WAV Group)
according to change proposal ACD016 - Update W31 Code Use
Description
07/13/2021 • Updated section 3.1.5.8 Using ACD Codes D45, D53, and D56
according to CDLIS change proposal 236 approved by the ACD
working group on 4/22/2020.
07/13/2021 • Updated section 3.1.5.8 Using ACD Codes D45, D53, and D56
according to change proposal ACD014 approved by the ACD working
group on 7/1/2019.
07/14/2021 • Applied changes according to change proposal ACD015 - Allow
Certain Withdrawal ACDs to Be Sent as ROOSW approved by the
ACD working group on 10/23/2019.
o Modified 3.1.5.2 Using ACD Codes B20 though B26 and ACD code
W45
o Modified 3.1.5.19 Using ACD Codes W80 and W81
o Modified E.7.2 Withdrawal Reasons for Specific Convictions (WRS)
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Release Date Name Major Changes

07/14/2021 • Applied changes according to change proposal ACD021 - List ACD

Codes That Require CMV Indicator Equal "1" approved by the ACD
working group on 6/25/2021.
o Modified 2.4 CMV, HAZMAT, AND CDL HOLDER INDICATORS
o Added new table 4: Conviction ACD Codes Requiring the CMV
Indicator = "1"
5.2.4 2/2/2022 AAMVA Document release (published to AAMVA.org).

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(sometimes called administrative law) published in

the Federal Register.
GLOSSARY Change State of Record (CSOR)
A Occurs when a commercial driver's license (CDL)
holder moves from one jurisdiction to another. When
AAMVAnet
this occurs, the CDL and the driver history is
The telecommunication network which electronically transferred from the old SOR to the new SOR.
links all Motor Vehicle Departments, other public and
private sector authorized users and data repositories CMV
(central files). (Also sometimes abbreviated as ANET.) Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) is any motor vehicle
ANSI used to transport passengers or property for
compensation. Many states classify any vehicle titled
American National Standards Institute, is an or registered to a commercial enterprise as being a
organization that oversees the development of CMV. Federal regulations specify different criteria for
voluntary consensus standards for products, services, determining if a vehicle is a CMV in the rules
processes, systems, and personnel in the United governing different functions:
States.
• 49 CFR 350.105 applies to the Commercial Motor
ANSI D20 Carrier Safety Assistance Program
A set of standard terminology and coding instructions • 49 CFR 383.5 applies to Driver License and
designed to facilitate representations of standardized Permit Classes:
data elements communicated between motor vehicle • 49 CFR 390.5 governs: marking vehicles with the
agencies and other users of traffic records systems. USDOT number, driver qualification file, hours of
Since 2016 the standard has been maintained without service, and inspection and maintenance
ANSI accreditation and is now known as D20. requirements.
B CMVSA
BAC Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act (CMVSA) of
Blood Alcohol Content is a measurement of the 1986.
content of alcohol within the blood. D
C DLA
CDL Driver's License Agreement – an interstate compact
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a license issued that combines feature of the DLC and the NRVC.
by a State or other jurisdiction, in accordance with the DLC
standards contained in 49 CFR parts 383 and 384, to
an individual which authorizes the individual to Driver's License Compact – an interstate legal
operate a class of a commercial motor vehicle. agreement that specifies how U.S. Jurisdictions give
reciprocity for drivers with out-of-state driver's
CDLIS licenses.
Commercial Driver's License Information System is an DMV
information system that satisfies the requirement of
the CMVSA and MCSIA by providing identification, Department of Motor Vehicles—A name used by
status, and history information regarding commercial many jurisdictions for their motor vehicle agency
drivers. The legal definition is in 49 CFR 383.5. (MVA). A DMV is a state agency that may manage
driver’s licenses and/or motor vehicle titling.
CDLIS Driver Record
DOT
The electronic record stored by the SDLA and
containing a CDL driver’s status and history located in U.S. Department of Transportation—the agency that
the database of the driver’s State-of Record. oversees FMCSA and NHTSA.

CFR F
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification FMCSA
of U.S. general and permanent rules and regulations

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FMCSA is the lead federal government agency MCSIA

responsible for regulating and providing safety
oversight of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), to Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act (MCSIA) of
include more than 500,000 commercial trucking 1999 (further defined by Title 49 §383-384)
companies, more than 4,000 interstate bus MPR
companies, and more than four million commercial
driver’s license (CDL) holders. FMCSA's mission is to Master Pointer Record. In CDLIS, the CDLIS Central
reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large Site keeps a Master Pointer Record for each driver.
trucks and buses. The record contains driver identification information
and a pointer to the current SOR.
FMCSR
N
A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMCSR) is
issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety NDR
Administration (FMCSA) and found in the Code of National Driver Register—a computerized database of
Federal Regulations (CFR). A FMCSR reference information about problem drivers in the US—i.e.,
number consists of up to five components that those who have had their licenses revoked or
indicate a specific location in the regulations. For suspended, or who have been convicted of serious
details, see FMCSA Rules and Regulations traffic violations such as driving while impaired by
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/rules- alcohol or drugs. The NDR is maintained and managed
regulations.htm. by the US National Highway Transportation Safety
FTA Administration (NHTSA) and is available through the
NHTSA website. U.S. jurisdictions access NDR using
Federation of Tax Administrators PDPS.
FTC NHTSA
Failure to Comply. A failure to answer a citation, pay National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part
fines, penalties and/or costs related to the original of the U.S. Department of Transportation
violation as ordered by a court or administrative
tribunal. NRVC

FTP Non-Resident Violators Compact – an interstate legal

agreement among 45 U.S. jurisdictions that specifies
File Transfer Protocol how the Jurisdictions give reciprocity for out-of-state
drivers cited for violations.
H
HAZMAT O
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) is any material that
OOS
has been designated as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. Out of Service
5103 and is required to be placarded under subpart F
of 49 CFR Part 172 or any quantity of a material listed OOSO
as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR Part 73. Out-of-Service Order. A declaration by an authorized
HME enforcement officer of a Federal, State, Canadian,
Mexican, or local jurisdiction that a driver, a
Hazardous Material Endorsement commercial motor vehicle, or a motor carrier
operation, is out-of-service pursuant to §§ 386.72 ,
I 392.5 , 395.13 , 396.9 , or compatible laws, or the
ICCTA North American Uniform Out-of-Service Criteria.
Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of
1995
P
ID
PDPS
1. Identifier. Normally an element used to uniquely
Problem Driver Pointer System is a "Pointer" system
identify an object.
for the National Driver Registry's (NDR) central
2. Identification. repository of information about problem drivers in
the United States.
M

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Pointer (on CDLIS) The State of Withdrawal – the jurisdiction in which a

person's driving privilege is withdrawn. If the SOR is
A term that indicates that the driver has a Master the SOW, the withdrawal is effective nation-wide.
Pointer Record (MPR) on the CDLIS Central Site. The
pointer record identifies the current SOR. To identify T
the driver, the pointer holds the driver's personal
identification information and license information.
TEA-21
The pointer also holds record maintenance Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
information
U
POV
USA PATRIOT Act
Privately (or personally) owned vehicle.
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing
R Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct
Terrorism Act of 2001.
ROW
Right of Way
UVC
Uniform Vehicle Code
RRGC
Railroad Grade Crossing (synonymous terms are
"Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing" and "Highway-
Rail Grade Crossing")
S
S2S
State-to-State (see SPEXS)
SAFETEA-LU
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation
Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) gives
FMCSA the discretion to withhold any amount of
highway construction funds up to maximums of 5%
the first year or 10% in succeeding years.
SDLA
State driver license agency (SDLA) is an agency that
oversees the CDL Program in the State and issues
driver licenses. An SDLA is also referred to as Motor
Vehicle Administration (MVA) or Department of
Motor Vehicles (DMV).
SOC
The State of Conviction is the jurisdiction in which the
driver is adjudicated guilty of a violation.
SOI
State of Inquiry – a State seeking information which
initiates an injury transaction.
SOR
The state of record for a driver—i.e., the state that
holds information for a driver. This is usually the
driver's state of residence, and is typically the
jurisdiction that issued the driver's latest driver's
license.
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B65 • 11, 15, 19, 26, 32, 65

B74 • 11, 32, 65
INDEX B78 • 15, 18, 32, 65
B91 • 29, 32, 48, 65
A D02 • 11, 15, 19, 29, 32, 42, 67, 121
Alcohol and Drug (Controlled Substances) Violations, D06 • 29, 32, 67
Codes for D07 • 29, 32, 67
A04 • 10, 19, 26, 29, 31, 45, 58, 62, 94, 98 D10 • 32, 67
A08 • 6, 10, 26, 29, 31, 45, 58, 62, 100 D16 • 29, 32, 67, 121
A10 • 10, 26, 29, 31, 45, 58, 62 D27 • 29, 32, 42, 67, 121
A11 • 2, 10, 26, 29, 31, 58, 62 D29 • 29, 32, 42, 67, 121
A12 • 29, 31, 42, 45, 58 D30 • 9, 11, 15, 19, 24, 32, 52, 67
A20 • 29, 31, 42, 45, 59, 121 D31 • 15, 19, 32, 52, 67
A22 • 29, 31, 42, 45, 59 D35 • 11, 29, 32, 42, 68
A23 • 29, 31, 45, 59 D36 • 11, 32, 42, 68, 87
A24 • 29, 31, 42, 59 D37 • 11, 32, 68
A25 • 2, 29, 31, 42, 59 D38 • 11, 29, 32, 42, 68
A26 • 29, 31, 59 D39 • 11, 29, 32, 42, 68
A31 • 29, 31, 42, 60, 121 D45 • 2, 8, 15, 16, 19, 29, 32, 42, 55, 68, 98
A33 • 29, 31, 42, 60, 121 D51 • 11, 15, 19, 32, 68
A35 • 29, 31, 60, 121 D53 • 2, 8, 15, 16, 19, 29, 32, 55, 68, 87
A41 • 11, 29, 31, 61, 121 D56 • 2, 8, 15, 16, 19, 29, 32, 55, 68, 98, 121
A50 • 10, 25, 29, 31, 42, 45, 53, 61 D70 • 32, 69
A60 • 29, 31, 61 D72 • 29, 32, 69
A61 • 29, 31, 61 D74 • 29, 32, 42, 69
A90 • 10, 31, 45, 58, 62, 93 D75 • 29, 32, 42, 69
A91 • 10, 31, 45, 58, 62, 93, 94 D78 • 29, 32, 69
A94 • 10, 31, 45, 58, 62, 93, 94, 98 E
A98 • 10, 31, 45, 58, 59, 62, 93
Equipment/Vehicles — Regulations, Defects, and Misuse,
D Codes for
Duties Failed - Requirements Not Met - Improper E01 • 34, 42, 70
Behavior, Codes for E02 • 34, 70
B01 • 29, 32, 42, 45, 63 E03 • 4, 29, 34, 42, 70
B02 • 29, 32, 45, 63 E04 • 4, 34, 70
B03 • 29, 32, 42, 45, 63 E05 • 34, 70
B04 • 29, 32, 45, 63 E06 • 34, 70
B05 • 29, 32, 42, 45, 63 E23 • 34
B06 • 29, 32, 45, 63 E50 • 34, 70
B07 • 29, 32, 45, 63 E51 • 34, 70
B08 • 29, 32, 45, 63 E53 • 4, 34, 70
B14 • 29, 32, 63 E54 • 34, 42, 70
B19 • 4, 9, 15, 16, 24, 29, 32, 51, 53, 63, 101 E55 • 34, 70, 121
B20 • 15, 16, 29, 32, 45, 53, 63, 93, 97, 98, 100, 101 E56 • 34, 70
B21 • 29, 32, 45, 63 E57 • 34, 70
B22 • 29, 32, 45, 63 E70 • 34, 42
B23 • 29, 32, 42, 45, 63 E71 • 34
B24 • 29, 32, 45, 63 F02 • 29, 34, 71, 121
B25 • 29, 32, 42, 45, 63 F03 • 29, 34, 71, 121
B26 • 15, 16, 29, 32, 42, 45, 53, 63, 93, 97 F04 • 29, 34, 71, 121
B27 • 4, 9, 15, 16, 24, 29, 32, 51, 53, 63, 101 F05 • 29, 34, 71
B41 • 29, 32, 42, 65, 121 F06 • 29, 34, 71
B51 • 15, 18, 29, 32, 42, 48, 65, 121 F34 • 34, 72
B56 • 4, 29, 32, 48, 65 M
B57 • 15, 18, 32, 48, 65
B61 • 11, 32, 42, 65, 87 Maneuvers, Illegal or Improper
B63 • 11, 29, 32, 42, 65 M02 • 35, 42, 72
B64 • 11, 32, 65 M03 • 35, 72

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M04 • 35, 72 N01 • 35, 42, 78

M05 • 35, 72 N02 • 35, 78
M08 • 35, 42, 72 N03 • 35, 78
M09 • 29, 35, 72 N04 • 35, 42, 78
M10 • 9, 29, 35, 50, 72 N05 • 35, 78
M11 • 35, 72 N06 • 35, 42, 78
M12 • 35, 42, 72 N07 • 35, 78
M13 • 35, 72 N08 • 35, 42, 78
M14 • 35, 42, 72 N09 • 35, 42, 78
M15 • 35, 72 N20 • 35, 78
M16 • 35, 72 N21 • 35, 78
M17 • 35, 72 N22 • 35, 78
M18 • 35, 42, 72 N23 • 35, 78
M19 • 35, 72 N24 • 35, 78
M20 • 7, 8, 9, 29, 35, 50, 72, 97 N25 • 35, 42, 78
M21 • 1, 7, 8, 9, 29, 35, 50, 72 N26 • 35, 42, 78
M22 • 7, 8, 9, 29, 35, 50, 72 N30 • 35, 78
M23 • 9, 29, 35, 50, 72 N31 • 35, 78
M24 • 9, 29, 35, 50, 72 N40 • 35, 42, 79
M25 • 35, 72 N41 • 35, 42, 79
M30 • 35, 42, 75 N42 • 35, 42, 79
M31 • 35, 42, 75 N43 • 35, 42, 79
M32 • 35, 42, 75 N44 • 35, 42, 79
M33 • 35, 75 N50 • 35, 42, 80
M34 • 35, 42, 48, 75 N51 • 35, 80
M40 • 35, 42, 75 N52 • 35, 80
M41 • 35, 42, 75 N53 • 35, 42, 80
M42 • 35, 42, 48, 75 N54 • 35, 42, 80
M43 • 35, 42, 75 N55 • 35, 80
M44 • 35, 75 N56 • 35, 80
M45 • 35, 75 N60 • 35, 80
M46 • 35, 42, 75 N61 • 35, 42, 80
M47 • 35, 75 N62 • 35, 80
M48 • 35, 75 N63 • 35, 42, 80
M49 • 35, 75 N70 • 35, 42, 80
M50 • 35, 75 N71 • 35, 80
M51 • 35, 75 N72 • 35, 80
M55 • 35, 75 N80 • 35, 42, 80
M56 • 35, 42, 75 N82 • 35, 42, 80
M57 • 35, 75 N83 • 35, 42, 80
M58 • 35, 42, 75 N84 • 35, 42, 80
M60 • 35, 75
M61 • 35, 75 S
M62 • 35, 75 Speeding, Codes for
M70 • 35, 42, 76 S01 • 2, 29, 38, 81
M71 • 35, 42, 76 S06 • 2, 29, 38, 81
M72 • 35, 76 S14 • 2, 38, 81
M73 • 35, 42, 76 S15 • 2, 19, 29, 38, 42, 48, 81
M74 • 35, 76 S16 • 2, 29, 38, 48, 81
M75 • 35, 42, 76 S21 • 2, 29, 38, 48, 81
M76 • 35, 76 S26 • 2, 29, 38, 48, 81
M77 • 35, 42, 76 S31 • 2, 29, 38, 48, 81
M80 • 29, 35, 42, 77 S36 • 2, 29, 38, 48, 81
M81 • 29, 35, 77 S41 • 2, 29, 38, 48, 81
M82 • 29, 35, 42, 77 S51 • 2, 29, 38, 81
M83 • 29, 35, 77 S71 • 2, 29, 38, 48, 81
M84 • 29, 35, 42, 48, 77, 121 S81 • 2, 29, 38, 48, 81
M85 • 15, 22, 35, 48, 77 S91 • 2, 29, 38, 48, 81
M86 • 22, 35, 48, 77

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S92 • 2, 15, 23, 29, 38, 42, 48, 81, 121

S93 • 15, 23, 29, 38, 42, 84, 121
S94 • 29, 38, 42, 84
S95 • 29, 38, 42, 84
S96 • 38, 42, 84
S97 • 29, 38, 42, 84
S98 • 38, 84
U
Unclassified Offenses, Codes for
U01 • 29, 39, 42, 85
U02 • 29, 39, 85
U03 • 29, 39, 42, 45, 85
U04 • 39, 42, 85
U05 • 29, 39, 42, 85
U06 • 29, 39, 85
U07 • 15, 23, 29, 39, 45, 85
U08 • 23, 29, 39, 42, 45, 85
U09 • 4, 23, 29, 39, 45, 85
U10 • 4, 15, 23, 29, 39, 45, 85
U21 • 39, 85
U27 • 15, 23, 39, 85
U28 • 15, 23, 39, 85
U31 • 15, 23, 29, 39, 42, 48, 87
W
Withdrawals, Codes for
W00 • 11, 14, 15, 19, 24, 40, 55, 88, 121
W01 • 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 24, 29, 40, 42, 87, 88, 94
W09 • 11, 15, 25, 26, 40, 53, 90
W13 • 11, 40, 90
W14 • 11, 29, 40, 42, 90
W15 • 11, 40, 90
W20 • 11, 29, 40, 42, 90, 121
W27 • 11, 15, 25, 40, 53, 90
W28 • 11, 15, 25, 40, 53, 90
W30 • 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 29, 40, 53, 91, 105, 110, 115,
118
W31 • 9, 11, 12, 18, 29, 40, 53, 91, 105, 110
W40 • 9, 11, 15, 16, 25, 29, 40, 45, 53, 91, 94, 101
W41 • 9, 11, 15, 25, 29, 40, 53, 91
W45 • 9, 11, 15, 16, 40, 53, 87, 93, 97, 101
W50 • 9, 11, 29, 40, 53, 91
W51 • 9, 11, 29, 40, 53, 91
W52 • 9, 11, 29, 40, 53, 91
W60 • 8, 9, 11, 29, 40, 53, 91
W61 • 8, 9, 11, 29, 40, 53, 91
W70 • 11, 15, 26, 29, 40, 53, 92
W72 • 11, 14, 15, 26, 40, 55, 88
W80 • 11, 15, 26, 40, 88
W81 • 11, 15, 26, 40, 88
W82 • 11, 15, 19, 26, 40, 88

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